Eve, Kruger, & Pike Tug At Superman's Cape
Fri, February 4, 2011 
It's been one news story after another slapping us in the face since Henry Cavill was announced as the new Superman in Zack Snyder's reboot of the franchise, mostly dealing with who will be playing the female lead opposite of Cavill. What's Playing fired the first shot reporting that Kristen Stewart, Malin Akerman, Dianna Argon, Jessica Biel, and Rachel McAdams were fighting it out to cuddle up to Superman as Lois Lane in the next installment. Then Latino Review chimed in with the news that Olivia Wilde was also in the mix for the role of Lois Lane.
Soon after there was a flurry of denials and speculation regarding Kristens Stewart's involvement in the casting process, did she read or didn't she, we ultimately found out her attention was now turned to "Snow White & The Huntsman". Now new information has surfaced regarding additional possibilities for the female lead. Variety is finally making an impact on the Superman news front, they have revealed that Alice Eve, Diane Kruger and Rosamund Pike are also circling the casting couch for the female lead in the Superman flick.
The trade is very clear that that the role is not that of Lois Lane, which has caused some internet chatter. "No LoizLanez! Oh Noes!" Personally, if Lois didn't make an appearance in the film, I would be perfectly fine with it. We've seen Lois enough don't you think? "Superman The Movie", "Superman II", "Superman Returns", not to mention on television with "Smallville" & "Lois & Clark". Lois overload.
All of that that being said, if you think about this situation for a moment, seems like the Nolan Bros & Warner Bros could possibly be casting two female leads. Another possibility is that Lois could have a reduced role in the new Superman film with another character taking the reins as Superman's go to female counterpart in heels.
What other females could possibly be in Superman's life besides Lois and Ma Kent you ask? How about Lana Lang, Clark's childhood sweetheart? We've seen her in "Smallville" and we were treated with her in "Superman III". She would be a welcome addition to the big screen along side Lois or even by her lonesome. Another possibility is Cat Grant. She's played a significant role in the comics working at the Daily Planet, and she always seems to place herself in Clark's field of vision.
I don't know if it is just me, but Alice Eve looks a lot like the comic book version of Cat Grant. You sign her up as Grant, Biel or Wilde as Lois and I am all in. Who knows what is going to happen at this point, but in regards to the casting of the female lead, looks like this will be resolved in the next couple weeks. Just a guess on my part of course, but things are moving FAST. Faster than a speeding bullet even.
Reader Comments (2)
Let's not forget college girlfriend and mermaid, Lori Lemaris. Not that I think that's who they're casting...just sayin'.
Well this is an interesting development. I am curious to see what this character is. Is lois in the film.