Director Zack Snyder continues to fill out the cast for Man of Steel, and it looks like heâs found Supermanâs mom. Deadline reports that Julia Ormond is in talks to star as Supermanâs Kryptonian mother Lara Lor-Van, opposite Russell Crowe who was recently cast as father Jor-El. Their counterparts, Clark Kentâs adoptive Earth parents, will be played by Kevin Costner and Diane Lane.Henry Cavill is set to play the titular Man of Steel, with Amy Adams poised to play Lois Lane and, in an inspired bit of casting, Michael Shannon will be taking on the role of General Zod. Antje Traue will play villain/Zodâs partner Faora. Details on David Goyerâs script are mum, but production is set to get underway next month in Vancouver. Produced by Christopher Nolan, Man of Steel is currently eying a holiday 2012 release.
Julia Ormond in Talks to Play Superman’s Mom in MAN OF STEEL
Julia Ormond in Talks to Play Superman’s Mom in MAN OF STEEL. MAN OF STEEL movie stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon.