Caffeinated Clint
We can confirm the rumours that Australian actor Conrad Coleby is one of a few local actors that are doing a test for "Superman" in the next couple of weeksare true. According to agency-insider ‘Fi’, producers are essentially after an unknown, and if he’s Australian, no probs.
Coleby, 24, best-known here for his role as Scott Zinenko on TV’s "All Saints", is apparently a bit of a fan and is stoked to be testing. "He might not nessarily have the jet-black hair, he’s actually blonde, and nor has he got a Vin Diesel-like frame, but Warner seem to more interested in finding the right Clark Kent, than Superman. I guess they’ll see how the cape looks later?", says our source. Apparently he’s merely one of a string of Australian actors being lined up to test.
"Apparently a few of the actors auditioning aren’t trying on the cape, nor are they being measured from head to toe to see that they’ve got the qualities that embody a Superman. They’re testing as Clark", we’re told.
According to our insider, as far as she knows all of the previously mentioned ‘big names’ being mentioned for the part, including Brendan Fraser, Jim Caviezel and Jake Gyllenhaal, are no longer being considered. They want a "fresh face".
Superman-V.com are reporting that Brandon Routh, who tested for the role in June (when McG was attached), is meeting with new-director Bryan Singer. Apparently he won’t have to read for the part, which is a good sign for him. Second callback sounds promising.
"Superman Returns" – set to lens under the working title of "Unbelievable" – starts filming in Australia later this year.
