There's A Little Superman in Everyone - at least there should be

I have long been of the opinion that most movie characters would be improved if they were played by Tom Welling.  In fact let's be honest - everyone, everywhere should be played by Tom Welling (*sigh*)  Well someone else had similar ideas and did something about it...  Here is Tom as - Green Lantern - please god, let this be a series of Youtube vids.

Tom Welling Sighting

It's not much but in the world of Tom Welling it is a lot more than we usually get.  Tom is renowned for going under the radar so this glimpse is much appreciated.

OMG OMG - Tom's Got A Movie

Well this has made my week... not only are we going to see Erica Durance back soon but Tom Welling has been cast to play the lead in Ben Affleck's adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel "A Dog's Ransom".  Ahhh Tom, it will be good to see you again.

Ben Affleck will be directing from a script by Justin Theroux based on the novel, and Tom will be starring alongside Leighton Meester and Hugh Laurie.

Here's a bit of an idea of what it's about -

"One day, publishing house executive Ed Reynolds finds a disturbing ransom note in the Manhattan apartment he shares with his wife: "Dear sir: I have your dog, Lisa. She is well and happy... I gather she is important to you? We'll see." As the couple slowly realise the predicament they're in, it becomes painfully clear that an ambitious kidnapper really has hit them where it hurts..."

Apparently Tom is not playing the publishing executive but a young police officer who becomes obsessed with rescuing the kidnapped dog and bringing justice to the kidnapper.

The Boys

The Supernatural boys hanging with the Smallville boys.  Before Jensen was a Winchester he lived in Smallville so I'm sure they had a lot to catch up on.

(The fact that Jared lived in Stars Hollow wins out every time though.)

Oh Yes!

It might be worth watching The Fog (apparently pretty bad) just to see Tom in this jumper! Agree??

Ashton & Tom

How great is this photo - Ashton Kutcher and Tom Welling modelled together back inthe day and both appeared in 'Cheaper By The Dozen'.  wonder if they're still mates?

10 Days Of Smallville - Day 9

I thought it was about time we had a look at the man of steel himself.  We have headed in to the past to see who has brought Lois to life over the years and now it is Superman's turn in the spotlight.....

In 1948 the first TV version of Superman appeared - aptly titled Superman. It ran for 15 episodes in total and starred actor Kirk Alyn.

Kirk was the first man to don the suit on screen and had the pleasure of teaming up with Noel Neill as Lois Lane. 

               

Next up was George Reeves who played Superman/Clark Kent in the 1951 Adventures Of Superman.  


George shares a surname with another famous Superman but they never knew each other and rumours of them being related are unfortunately false.
George was a man who personified many of Clark Kent's traits - he insisted on equal billing for his Lois Lane - Phylis Coates, and later, Noel Neill. - and stood by fellow actors when they were harshly treated.  He tried to live up to his status as a role model even quitting smoking so as to not influence his fans.

              

Christopher Reeve was Superman in 4 feature films and his is possibly the most enduring portrayal of the Man Of Steel.

Superman - 1978
Superman II - 1980
Superman III - 1983
Superman IV, The Quest For Peace - 1987

The movies spanned from 1978 through to 1987  and interestingly Christopher was not chosen because of his resemblance to Superman but to Clark Kent.  At 6'4" and only 86kgs, Christopher Reeve started a hard workout schedule and doubled his food intake to bulk up another 14kgs because he didn't want to wear the padding under his suit.

One of Smallville's greatest moments was when Christopher Reeve agreed to join the show.  He played Dr Virgil Swann in season 2 and gave Smallville the seal of approval it needed.  to this day Tom Welling says that meeting and working with Christopher was the greatest moment of his career.

         

Back to the small screen and Dean Cain took on the role in 'Lois and Clark', from 1993 - 1997.
He and Terri Hatcher as Lois Lane brought us a more lighthearted view of the Superman story.
Dean also graced the set of Smallville in the seventh season playing  Dr. Curtis Knox.

Dean Cain's portrayal of Superman was also notable for having the reverse of the traditional distinction in hairstyles between Clark Kent and Superman; here, it is Superman who has the slicked-back hair, and Clark whose fringe falls more naturally, perhaps to reinforce the notion that Kent is the 'genuine' personality whereas Superman is the artificial disguise.



               

And although I'd love to save him until last, in chronological order the next man to play Clark Kent was Tom Welling.
Before Superman, there was just Clark Kent. teenage boy from Smallville, Kansas and this is the Superman that Tom took on in 2001.
Smallville is the longest running science fiction show ever with 10 season completed in 2011, due in large part to Tom's portrayal.


Tom has managed to convey the sweetness and integrity of Clark Kent, while allowing the character to grow into his legacy over the 10 years. 

              

In 2006  Brandon Routh donned the red and blue suit for the movie 'Superman Returns' proving an unpopular choice to Smallville viewers who thought Tom Welling should be Superman on the Big Screen as well as the small. 
When Warner Bros went looking for the new Superman, they wanted someone who was more of a no-body rather then a big name star just like it was for the most popular Superman Christopher Reeve and once they met Routh, it was agreed, not only did he resemble Reeve but his personality reminded them of Reeve too.

         

So there you go - 6 Men Of Steel with another one on the way.
Which is your favourite?

Tom On Jimmy Fallon

For those of us who are finding this week particularly sad due to the imminant departure of Smallville from our lives - here is Tom Welling's interview with Jimmy Fallon....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cumyeNFWgUI

Only 1 More Week

I'd Stay Home Too...

This should give you an idea why Tom Welling doesn't leave the house much....
Poor bastard.  Can you hear the girl crying in the background?
This footage is from a couple of hours ago as he left the set of Jimmy Fallon.

Hi Tom - I Think I Love You

It's not often we get a Tom Welling sighting as he is probably one of the most private actors in Hollywood but he was spotted in NYC yesterday  leaving the Pix11 Morning News studios.
Hopefully with the imminent departure of Smallville from our screens we will at least get a small flurry of Tom sightings leading up to the finale.  Fingers crossed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM

Tom Welling turned 34 today and as the newest member of my 'laminated list' I'd like to mark the occassion with a couple of snaps...

Mystery Man Revealed

Yes our mystery actor with the heart of gold (see post) is the gorgeous Mr Tom Welling.  There is nothing better than finding out someone you admire is actually someone worth admiring.  Now, not only do I think he is one of the most beautiful people on the planet... but he might also be one of the nicest. 

Which brings me to my next point - the final episode of Smallville EVER is fast approaching so I thought I might indulge myself and to celebrate 10 seasons I give you 10 days of Smallville! 

Bet you can't wait!

Faces of Smallville

Look who has popped up on Smallville again.  Mr Lucas Grabeel - he of the High School Musical fame where he played the hilarious Ryan Evans.

Lucas appeared in various earlier episodes of Smallville playing the younger Lex Luthor and now here he is again in season 10 playing Connor.  Love a good link between shows.  I'm almost as excited as I was when he appeared in an episode of the amazing 'Veronica Mars'.

While we're on the subject of all things 'Super' indulge me while I sigh over this shot of Lois and Clark.... Aaaahh!

A Father & Son Moment

Nice to see the Kent boys back together again!

Comic Con 2010

saturday is fantasy day - the letter T

I'll see your badassness and raise you one

He's the bald freak who makes Clark's life hell but it turns out Lex Luthor does it for the ladies!!

(including me I'm afraid to say)

Happily in real life it seems as though these guys get along pretty well.

(although do us all a favour and remove the shiny jacket please Michael)

ROOT, SHOOT OR MARRY - superman edition

Haven't done one for awhile, so here's one to get you thinking.J is ensconced in SMALLVILLE at present therefore am pretty sure I know which way she is headed....

1. Christopher Reeve - the delightful gentleman who enthralled us all with his 3 turns as the man in the red cape in the 70's and 80's


2. Brandon Routh - The hot new spunk who was plucked from obscurity to play Superman in 2006, although prior to this, he did appear in one of my all time fave Gilmore Girls eps 'Concert Interruptus' in which the ladies go to a Bangles concert!



3. Tom Welling - who has steamed up the screens as Clark for 10 seasons of Smallville


And well, even though there are only 3 options, I thought I best not leave out Dean Cain.......


Go for it...ROOT, SHOOT OR MARRY

Two Supermen

During the closing credits of tonights episode of Smallville, this popped up and I thought it was worth sharing. Two lovely, lovely men.



What a once in a life time experience for Tom to have the chance of working with The Superman! He is in the next couple of episodes and it is so nice to see him associated with this Superman story.

Tall Dark and Handsome

I'm all about Superman at the moment and following a conversation with K this morning I thought I'd share some Tom Welling love around.
This 6ft 3inch man of steel has a killer smile and the eyes of an angel - enjoy some Clarke Kent!

There's that smile.

Can't you just tell he has ex-ray vision!