Man of Steel
You are not alone.
Man of Steel (2013)
Production
Budget
$225 000 000
Revenue
$670 145 518
Director
Scenario
Christopher Nolan
Author
Composer
Producer
Charles Roven
Actors
Henry Cavill
Clark Kent / Kal-El
Amy Adams
Lois Lane
Michael Shannon
General Zod
Diane Lane
Martha Kent
Russell Crowe
Jor-El
Antje Traue
Faora-Ul
Harry Lennix
General Swanwick
Richard Schiff
Dr. Emil Hamilton
Short description
Man of Steel tells the story of Kal-El, a child sent from the dying planet Krypton to Earth by his father, Jor-El. Raised in rural Kansas by Martha and Jonathan Kent under the name Clark, he grows up aware that he is different, possessing powers far beyond those of ordinary people. As an adult he works as a journalist while searching for answers about his origins and the purpose of his journey to Earth. That search is interrupted when General Zod, a Kryptonian military leader, arrives and threatens the planet, forcing Clark to decide what kind of hero he is willing to become.
Zack Snyder directed the film, the sixth of the fifteen features he has directed in chronological order, following Sucker Punch and preceding Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. David S. Goyer wrote the screenplay, and Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas produced. Henry Cavill plays Clark Kent and Kal-El, with Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El and Antje Traue as Faora-Ul. The production involved 87 credited cast members and 82 credited crew members.
Made for a budget of 225 million US dollars, the film took 668 million US dollars worldwide. On IMDb it holds 7.1 out of 10 from 863,000 votes, and on TMDB 6.7 out of 10 from 16,615 votes, against a film critics' rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 342 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Russell Crowe became the second Oscar winner after Marlon Brando to play the role of Jor-El. Crowe once had a song with his band Rus Le Roq titled 'I want to be like Marlon Brando'.
- The character of Whitney Fordman did not appear in the original comics. He was created for the series 'Smallville' (2001–2011), which tells the story of Clark Kent's school years.
- Connie Nielsen was considered for the role of Lara Lor-Van. Julia Ormond was also considered for the role, but declined, and the role ultimately went to Ayelet Zurer.
- Mackenzie Gray, who plays Jax-Ur, previously played an adult clone of Lex Luthor in the television series "Smallville" (2001–2011).
- Amy Adams, who plays Lois Lane, previously appeared in the series about Clark Kent, "Smallville" (2001–2011).
- Antje Traue, who played Faora-Ul, General Zod's assistant, planned to end her acting career and dedicate herself to medicine. This was due to the failure of 'Pandorum' (2009) and the numerous subsequent rejections at auditions for other films, including blockbusters such as 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012) and 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' (2011). Due to a standstill in her acting career, Antje was even forced to take on odd jobs in restaurants and call centers until her agent suggested filming a video for auditions for 'Man of Steel', which the actress herself perceived as her last chance. Just two weeks later, Antje was invited to Los Angeles for further discussion of her participation in the filming. Zack Snyder believed she was perfect for the role of Faora, and despite some studio doubts, approved Antje for the role.
- Ben Affleck stepped down as director of the film due to his lack of experience in visual effects: “The lesson I learned for myself is not to look at films based on the size of the budget, on how much money will be spent on effects, and where the filming will take place. The plot is what matters.”
- According to artist Warren Manser, Zack Snyder reviewed 1,500 costume design options before settling on the outfit without the famous red trunks.
- Russell Crowe and Kevin Costner, who play Superman's fathers, have both portrayed Robin Hood: Costner in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) and Crowe in 'Robin Hood' (2010). Both actors have also played law enforcement officers fighting gangsters: Costner in 'The Untouchables' (1987) and Crowe in 'Gangster Squad' (2007).
- The film is based on the Superman comics created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1932. The character first appeared in Action Comics, #1 (1938). Zack Snyder's film is not based on any specific storyline from the comics.
- Dennis Quaid, Bruce Greenwood, Michael Biehn, and Kurt Russell could have played Jonathan Kent.
- Before Zack Snyder took the director's chair, Darren Aronofsky, Duncan Jones, Ben Affleck, Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, and Jonathan Liebesman were considered for the position.
- Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe had met before playing father and son in this film. Henry was an extra in "Proof of Life" (2000), where he received encouragement to continue his acting career and a signed photograph from Crowe, who was his favorite actor.
- In the scene where the tornado is throwing cars around, and Kal-El's father is saving a dog from a car, there is an inconsistency. The wind is so strong that it lifts cars, yet the protagonist’s father exits the car (with the open car door visible behind him in the frame, inexplicably untouched by the wind) and stands calmly, directing his son what to do.
- Guillermo del Toro, with whom David S. Goyer worked on the film "Blade 2" (2002), declined an offer to direct the reboot due to his commitment to adapting "At the Mountains of Madness".
- Director Zack Snyder used the services of Gym Jones to get Henry Cavill in shape for his role. Snyder first worked with Gym Jones during the filming of "300" (2007), and then collaborated with them during the filming of all his action films to get the actors into the necessary physical condition.
- In most action scenes, Superman's cape was created using computer graphics.
- In the final battle between Superman and General Zod, the latter destroys trucks belonging to LEXCORP, owned by Lex Luthor from the comics, Superman’s antagonist.
- During the fight scene between young Clark and Whitney Fordman, the logo for "Sullivan, Truck and Tractor Repair" is clearly visible on the auto repair shop building. Chloe Sullivan was Clark Kent's best friend and assistant in the "Smallville" series (2001-2011). DC Comics representatives were so impressed with this character that they included her in the official comic book series.
- Filming in the cities of Plano and Chicago (Illinois) took place in August and September 2011 under the project's code name 'Autumn Frost.' It was kept secret so poorly that the Chicago Tribune published a full article about it on September 6, 2011.
- The monologue spoken by Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner) in the trailer is taken entirely from Jeff Johns' comic book "Superman: Secret Origin".
- The idea that the Superman logo represents hope comes from the comic book "Superman: Birthright" by Mark Waid.
- Robert Zemeckis was also considered for the director's position.
- The logo of Wayne Enterprises is clearly visible on one of the space satellites that General Zod destroys.
- Following the success of the Batman franchise, Christopher Nolan was brought on board to assist screenwriter David S. Goyer. Nolan held the position of a kind of creative consultant. When Zack Snyder appeared as the director of the project, Nolan transferred all his creative authority to him and focused on the film 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012).
- British actor Henry Cavill is the first non-American actor to play Clark Kent. Before him, only the late London native Lee Quigley played the role of Superboy in the film 'Superman' (1978).
- Superman's costume in this film is based on the costume from the DC New 52 comic books.
- Natalie Portman, Charlotte Riley, Anne Hathaway, Dianna Agron, Kristen Stewart, Malin Akerman, Rachel McAdams, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kristen Bell, Lake Bell, Olivia Wilde, Mila Kunis, and Jessica Biel were considered for the role of Lois Lane.
- A Wilhelm scream can be heard in the film when Faora throws soldiers from the back of a C-17.
- The word “Superman” is used three times in the film.
- This is the third Superman feature film in which his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor does not appear. The other films are 'Superman III' (1983) and 'Superman and the Mole Men' (1951).
- This is the third time Amy Adams auditioned for the role of Lois Lane. She first tried out for Brett Ratner's film, which was never made, and then for "Superman Returns" (2006).
- Julianna Moore, Lisa Rinna, Jodie Foster, Sela Ward, and Elizabeth Shue were considered for the role of Martha Kent.
- Glenn Ford previously played the role of Kevin Costner's character – Jonathan Kent. Both were involved in competing projects about Wyatt Earp. Glenn got the role in 'Tombstone' (1993), but was forced to leave the project, while Costner played the main role in 'Wyatt Earp' (1994).
- The film features 1,500 shots with visual effects. However, many scenes on Earth utilize real, rather than computer-generated, military equipment.
- Viggo Mortensen was considered for the role of General Zod.
- This is the first Superman film whose title does not include the word "Superman".
- The monologue delivered by Jor-El in the trailer is taken from Grant Morrison's comic 'All-Star Superman,' which is considered one of the best Superman stories ever written.
- Matthew Goode, James Holzer, Armie Hammer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson, Robert Pattinson, Colin O’Donoghue, and Henry Cavill were on the final shortlist for the lead role. Ultimately, the choice fell on Henry Cavill, who almost played Superman in 2006 in Brian Singer's 'Superman Returns,' but the role went to Brandon Routh at that time.
- Amanda Seyfried auditioned for the role, but her candidacy was rejected.
- Director Bryan Singer and actor Brandon Routh expressed their interest in participating in the project. Singer initially planned several sequels as a continuation of the story of 'Superman Returns' (2006), and Routh had a corresponding contract. However, Warner Bros. studio then announced that the film would be a complete reboot of the franchise. Routh continued to express interest in returning to the project until Zack Snyder stated that this film would have no connection to any of the previous cinematic incarnations of his character (Clark Kent).
- Alessandro Giuliani, who plays Sergeant Sedowski, previously played Emil Hamilton in the series 'Smallville' (2001–2011).
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