Warner Bros. has released the first official image of Henry Cavill as Superman in Zack Synder‘s Man of Steel. The photo offers our first look at Kal-El in a suit that we may have seen some place else. Cavill certainly looks the part, although I’d like to see a brighter lit image next time around for a better look at the full costume. We’ve included the full, hi-res image below.

Set to release on June 14, 2013, Man of Steel stars Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue, Julia Ormond, Russell Crowe, Chris Meloni, Harry Lennix and Laurence Fishburne.  The film is produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer, from a story by Goyer and Nolan

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How about this latest bit of Man Of Steel news? Russell Crowe is set to play the baby daddy, a.k.a Jor-El. According to Variety, Crowe is currently in talks to take on the role. The piece also notes that he apparently beat out Clive Owen and Sean Penn.

Marlon Brando played the role back in 1978, and he was a big shot. Christopher Nolan wanted someone of that caliber this time as well and, well, Russell Crowe has a few awards and acting acknowledgements under his belt.

So, what say you about this casting call? Ye? Ne? Throw a comment below and let me know what you think! We’ll fill you in with more as we get word.

Source: Variety

Zach Synder’s Superman film officially has a title and a villain for Henry Cavill‘s Superman to face off against. Warner Bros. announced on Sunday that Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon will join the newly coined Man of Steel as General Zod. The Kryptonian general’s last film appearance was in Richard Donner’s Superman II. Since then, he’s had a significant role in Superman comics, recently playing a major role in Geoff Johns‘ Action Comics run.

“Zod is not only one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don’t,” said Synder. ” Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role.”

Shannon’s acting prowess has controlled the screen whenever he appears in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The actor received a Best Supporting Actor nomination in 2008 for his role in Revolution Road alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

Man of Steel is directed by Synder and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane and Kevin Costner with a story written by David Goyer.

I’ve only seen a bit of Boardwalk Empire, but Shannon proved that he’s capable of villainy needed for General Zod. What do you think about Shannon’s casting? Sound off in our comments.

Source: DC Source Blog