The folks over at What’sPlaying are claiming to have a list of actresses who are up for the part of Lois Lane in Zack Snyder’s Superman film. We obviously already have our Superman, but who’s on the list to play the intrepid reporter and love interest of the Man of Steel?
- Rachel McAdams – She had supposedly been on the short-list to be cast in Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. Being that Cavill was supposedly a recommendation to Snyder to be considered for the role of Superman – which worked out well for Cavill – this could maybe bode well for McAdams.
- Dianna Agron – From the hit FOX television show, Glee. She is getting her big screen break in the upcoming I am Number Four and was reportedly in the running for the role of Gwen Stacy in Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot. In my opinion, seems a little young for the role – but who knows.
- Malin Akerman – The Watchmen actress is reportedly in the running. Supposedly there’s some concerns about the age gap here being that she is older than Cavill – but she certainly doesn’t look that old. She has also worked with Snyder before, so there may be some inside tracking there.
- Jessica Biel – Reportedly the “front runner” on this list for the part. For some reason I have a hard time seeing this, but I’m not necessarily opposed to it.
- Kristen Stewart – No. God no.
Personally, none of these actresses get me particularly excited for the role – but then again I’ll defer to Heath Ledger as the Joker. I have plenty of faith in Snyder (and Nolan) and their casting decisions and I’m sure whoever they cast will be right for the role . . . Unless it’s Kristen Stewart (again, No. God no.). This is all coming from What’s Playing, and who knows what their sources are, so as with any rumored “short list” of actors and actresses up for any part, take all rumors with a grain of salt.
Any of these actresses fit the role of Lois Lane for you? Any actresses NOT on this list you think would fill Lois’ shoes better (NOT Erica Durance from Smallville – it’s highly unlikely anyone from that show will be cast in a movie version of Superman, sorry fans)?