Russell Crowe Reportedly in Talks to Play Superman’s Father

Diane Lane Henry Cavill Kevin Costner Man of Steel Marlon Brando Russell Crowe Zack Snyder

5:27 pm, June 15th, 2011

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Russell Crowe is reportedly in negotiations join Man of Steel as Superman’s father Jor-El.

The role was famously played by Marlon Brando in the classic 1978 Superman.

It’s not been confirmed that Crowe will appear in Man of Steel, but multiple reports say a deal is close.

Henry Cavill stars as the title character in the new film, directed by Zack Snyder.

Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are set to play Clark Kent’s human “parents.”

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