by: the Moleman
Spoiler warning- Looks like we may have some evidence as to which major character in Zack Snyder’s upcoming Superman movie won’t have much screen time due to a little thing called death. Photos taken at a cemetery shoot for the Man of Steel reveal that one of the film’s main characters may not be long for the DC Movieverse. If you look at the photo below you will see the headstone for Jonathan Kent in the bottom right. There is also a headstone for a Harry Kent Jr. which leads me to believe that this is a family burial plot likely on/ near the farm given the background to the cemetery. That being said you cannot deny the headstone for Clark Kent’s father. The fact that there is even a need for this scene indicates that they may be going the Donner route and killing off Pa Kent in order to galvanize Clark to move on to his training at the Fortress, from there Metropolis and onto his true calling.
photo by Vija Vitols Twardzik
Official Synopsis:
In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.
“Man of Steel” is currently filming in the Chicago, Illinois area and shooting will move to British Columbia on September 21, 2011. Filming will continue in Vancouver and surrounding areas through January 20, 2012.
In addition to the news above Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Legendary Pictures announced an open casting call seeking local people to work as background artists in scenes to be filmed in early October for Superman: Man of Steel. This is fully paid work. There will be some casting for speaking roles in Vancouver, however this open casting call is for extras only. The director is seeking:
- Males & females of all ages.
- Especially seeking older character faces and those who could be passed off as loggers for Nanaimo and commercial fishermen in Ucluelet.
- No children are required for Nanaimo, some are required for Ucluelet, with accompaniment by a legal guardian.
- All applicants must be legal residents of Canada.
- The time commitment would be a day or two. Nanaimo, BC
- Where:
Coast Bastion Hotel
Benson Room
11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, Canada
Click Here for directions.When:
Saturday August 20, 2011
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Ucluelet, BC - Where:
Black Rock Ocean Front Resort
596 Marine Drive
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada
Click Here for directions.When:
Sunday August 21, 2011
2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Where:
- If you can not attend one of the open casting calls, you can submit a photo and contact information by emailing it to: [email protected]
- Put “Autumn Frost Extras” in the subject line of your email.
- Principal Actor Casting
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles. (Please submit photos and resumes by mail only. No phone calls or personal drop-offs)- Vancouver: Michelle Allen
“Man of Steel” Casting
#4-2485 Cornwall Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1B9 - Los Angeles: Los Angeles principal actor casting has been completed.
“Man of Steel”
Kristy Carlson – VP Feature Casting
Lora Kennedy – EVP Features Casting
Warner Bros. Pictures
Burbank, CA:
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank, CA 91522 - Extras Casting
Vancouver: Andrea Brown Casting
[email protected]
- Vancouver: Michelle Allen
“Man of Steel” is currently filming in the Chicago, Illinois area and shooting will move to British Columbia on September 21, 2011. Filming will continue in Vancouver and surrounding areas through January 20, 2012.
