Since we know so little about the story it’s impossible to know who he’s playing for sure, but we can make some pretty educated guesses.
- Pa Kent – I think this might be the most likely choice for Costner. He’d be perfect for that role if there’s a place for him in the script. It wouldn’t surprise me, either, if Pa Kent were already dead in this draft. But if this film is taking place pre-Lois Lane, as has been rumoured, it’s not only entirely possible, but an inspired casting choice.
- Lex Luthor – He’s been in just about every Superman film and I’d love to see Costner play a bad guy. On the other hand, the fact that he’s been in every Superman film you can remember is a good indication that Snyder will avoid the Lex route altogether.
- Perry White – Though I think Frank Langella was the perfect choice for the role with Superman Returns, and remains perfect for the role, Costner could knock this out of the park as well. But with signs pointing to no Lois Lane will the supporting cast of The Daily Planet even factor into the film?
I can’t think of anyone else that would be fitting. The last thing Costner was in that had a high profile in any meaningful sense was Rob Reiner’s defecation of a film “Rumor Has It…” Could a spot in a big time comic-book franchise be exactly what his career needs to come back?
What do you guys think? Who would Costner be perfect to play in the new Superman franchise?