Jude Law is Zod?!

*Raph's Girl* · 08-10-2006, 12:13 PM

Jude Law is in talks to appear in the Superman Returns sequel as the Man of Steel’s arch enemy General Zod. The role was made famous by Terence Stamp opposite Christopher Reeve in Superman 2 in 1980.

Law, 33, who resembles the younger Stamp, has so far resisted appearing in big screen action franchises but is a comic book fan.

A Warner Brothers source says: "Zod is going to be the main bad guy in the second film. Some say they should use an unknown but the director Bryan Singer is looking at Jude. The similarities between him and Stamp are clear."

Law turned down an offer to fill Superman’s Lycra catsuit two years ago, admitting: "My greatest fear is that a role like that would define me. Do I want to be known from here on in as Superman?

"I’d feel the same way about being James Bond. They are iconic characters and there is also pressure in stepping into someone else’s tights."

Brandon Routh will again don the cape and Y-fronts as Superman, with Kevin Spacey returning as Lex Luther.

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=21381

Raph's Girl note: Beware Zod...again!

*DrSpengler* · 08-10-2006, 12:30 PM

Superman 1: Superman must stop Lex Luthor's evil plot to sink part of the United States.

Superman 2: Superman must defeat General Zod.

Superman Returns: Superman must stop Lex Luthor's evil plot to sink most of the United States.

Superman Returns Sequel: Superman must defeat General Zod.

Anybody noticing a pattern, here? So what's the third installment in the Superman Returns franchise going to be? Superman teaming up with an uppity black comedian to save the day? Dave Chappelle, maybe?

*Mecha Cow* · 08-10-2006, 12:49 PM

Didn't Law already decline the part a million times? Oh well, I don't really care for most Superman villains so I wouldn't mind seeing the character again.

*The Stryker* · 08-10-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Anybody noticing a pattern, here? So what's the third installment in the Superman Returns franchise going to be? Superman teaming up with an uppity black comedian to save the day? Dave Chappelle, maybe?

I would see that movie 14 times if Chappelle had a part.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-10-2006, 01:22 PM

If it means more Nuclear Man and Wall of China repair-o-vision, bring it on

*KROW* · 08-11-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by King Stryker

I would see that movie 14 times if Chappelle had a part.

Pretty good replacement for Richard Pryor...

08-10-2006, 12:13 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Jude Law is Zod?! Jude Law is in talks to appear in the Superman Returns sequel as the Man of Steel’s arch enemy General Zod. The role was made famous by Terence Stamp opposite Christopher Reeve in Superman 2 in 1980. Law, 33, who resembles the younger Stamp, has so far resisted appearing in big screen action franchises but is a comic book fan. A Warner Brothers source says: "Zod is going to be the main bad guy in the second film. Some say they should use an unknown but the director Bryan Singer is looking at Jude. The similarities between him and Stamp are clear." Law turned down an offer to fill Superman’s Lycra catsuit two years ago, admitting: "My greatest fear is that a role like that would define me. Do I want to be known from here on in as Superman? "I’d feel the same way about being James Bond. They are iconic characters and there is also pressure in stepping into someone else’s tights." Brandon Routh will again don the cape and Y-fronts as Superman, with Kevin Spacey returning as Lex Luther. http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=21381 Raph's Girl note: Beware Zod...again! __________________

08-10-2006, 12:49 PM	#3
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Didn't Law already decline the part a million times? Oh well, I don't really care for most Superman villains so I wouldn't mind seeing the character again. __________________

08-10-2006, 01:22 PM	#5
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08-10-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Superman 1: Superman must stop Lex Luthor's evil plot to sink part of the United States. Superman 2: Superman must defeat General Zod. Superman Returns: Superman must stop Lex Luthor's evil plot to sink most of the United States. Superman Returns Sequel: Superman must defeat General Zod. Anybody noticing a pattern, here? So what's the third installment in the Superman Returns franchise going to be? Superman teaming up with an uppity black comedian to save the day? Dave Chappelle, maybe?