Following his surprising exit from NBCâs Law and Order: SVU, Christopher Meloni just landed himself a not too shabby gig. Deadline reports that the actor is currently in negotiations to star in Zack Snyderâs Man of Steel. Thereâs no word on what part heâs up for, but the report states that itâs a âmajor roleâ (one hopes it involves fridge-humping). Henry Cavill is set as Superman himself, while Amy Adams will take on Lois Lane. Warner Bros. rounded up some A-list talent for Supermanâs parents: Kevin Costner and Diane Lane will play Clark Kentâs adoptive Earth parents, while Russell Crowe is poised to star as biological father Jor-El and Julia Ormond recently entered talks to play his Kryptonian mother Lara Lor-Van.On the villain side, Michael Shannon will be doing his evil thing as General Zod and Antje Traue is set as Faora. Casting should be close to complete by now, with production set to begin next month in Vancouver. Snyder directs from a script by David Goyer, with Christopher Nolan producing. Man of Steel is eying a holiday 2012 release.
Christopher Meloni Up for MAN OF STEEL
Christopher Meloni in Talks for MAN OF STEEL. MAN OF STEEL movie stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Michael Shannon.