Whoa. What?
Helloooo…Ma Kent?
Deadline has reported that Academy Award-nominated actress, Diane Lane has been cast as Martha Kent in the upcoming Superman film. “This was a very important piece of casting for me because Martha Kent is the woman whose values helped shape the man we know as Superman,” stated director Zack Snyder. “We are thrilled to have Diane in the role because she can convey the wisdom and the wonder of a woman whose son has powers beyond her imagination.”
This is definitely a different vision than Phyllis Thaxter, who played Ma Kent in the Richard Donner film, and Eve Marie Saint who portrayed the character in Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns. With the casting of Kevin Costner as the possible Pa Kent, I guess this is a good match, just a bit different from what I’m used to imagining.
What do you think, readers? I love Unfaithful, the movie Lane earned her Oscar nomination for, and she definitely has a range. I’m excited to see what Snyder has up his sleeve.
March 2nd, 2011 at 10:01 pm
If she accepted the role, then I’ll look forward to her playing Martha Kent. She would not have taken it if she didn’t read the script and decided it was right for her.
March 2nd, 2011 at 10:19 pm
If they manage to get Kevin Costner as Pa Kent, they’ll make a great couple.
March 3rd, 2011 at 2:24 am
Well, it’ll get the Smallville fans interested at least. She and Costner will feel very comfortable to fans of O’Toole and Schneider.
March 4th, 2011 at 9:06 am
I agree on this one. Both iconic actors for this movie. Hoping Snyder goes with Viggo for Zod.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
She is sooo hot.
That is all.