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arner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.

The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, "In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield."

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.

Cavill recently wrapped production on "The Cold Light of Day" and stars in the upcoming "Immortals," opening this fall.

Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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Huh, wha....?

They just HAD a new Superman,.... why can't they just stick w/ one actor and be done w/ it ?

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Originally posted by Cybersnark:
I still think Sean Maher would make a better Clark.

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Originally posted by Cybersnark:
(For Rao's sake, stop casting Superman!! "Superman" is just a costume Clark wears, cast the idealistic reporter, not the cardboard standee.)

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Originally posted by singate:
I always thought of Superman as the one superhero who didn't put on a disguise to be extraordinary, he did it in order to fit into society. By that definition Clark is the costume that Kal-El wears.

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