Hayden Christensen Is Superman - Updated!

By Josh Tyler: 2008-03-29 04:22:33

We’ve already heard that the Justice League movie is in all likelihood still happening, and as we predicted way back in November they’re probably abandoning the idea of shooting in Australia in favor of moving production to Canada. In fact, we’re starting to get reports from Canadian readers claiming to have spotted various members of the cast and crew in British Columbia, hanging out while director George Miller scouts locations.

One such report rolled into my inbox tonight from a CB reader named Candace, who says she managed to corner Adam Brody in a BC bar and get him talking about JLA. What he told her is kind of a shocker. Here’s her story: “I asked Brody to sign a napkin, and asked what he/they were doing here. They're in BC to check out locations for their new superhero movie Justice League is Mortal. Brody pointed at Miller and said "George is our director". He said he's playing The Flash, Common is playing Green Arrow (or Lantern, one or the other), Armie Hammer (sounded like Arm and Hammer) is Batman, someone from "mad max" is Martian Man-hunter (didn't catch the name) and Hayden Christensen is Superman. Brody also nodded to the woman to his right and said "she (he said her name but i didnt catch it) is in it too". Oh, and they had lots of drinks.”

Just in case you missed it, you might want to go back and read the part where Adam Brody told her Hayden Christensen is playing Superman. Yeah that Hayden Christensen. Anakin Skywalker Hayden Christensen. Over the past few months a lot of different names have been rumored for the Superman part, but Hayden’s has not been one of them... until now. If this turns out to be true, it’s a pretty big shocker.

In a way though, it make sense to get someone like him on board. One of the big criticisms of this project all along has been the complete lack of star power. Hayden, having starred in two of the biggest box office successes of all time, definitely brings a little of that.

For now though, consider this just a rumor. A rumor which, for reasons I can’t explain, I’m finding myself inclined to believe. If they really are up there scouting out locations, then don’t be surprised of Warner Brothers finally gives us that long promised official cast announcement soon, and clears the whole thing up. It would be nice if we could all just stop guessing. In the meantime, Monday morning I'll start nosing around to see if I can get an official confirmation not only on Hayden, but whether the movie is actually being called Justice League is Mortal. Weird title.

UPDATE! We've been able to get in touch with Hayden Christensen's representation who have affirmed to us that he is in fact not playing Superman in JLA. Details here.

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Dawn
September 25, 2008 at 01:27

he's the best hot guy on earth! i want him as superman

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alaina
August 22, 2008 at 18:08

I think he will make an awesome SUPERMAN!!!!

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Rachel
May 20, 2008 at 18:31

That would be intertesting
he was really good in starwars
he was very physical and athletic
so maybe superman would be another equal

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David B.
March 31, 2008 at 17:43

All around this just show how very, very little Cinema Blend, their sources, and everyone involved in this post knows about the film business. There are NO big budget films scouting in Canada now or in the immediate future - the dollar is trading WAY to low against the Canadian dollar for that to happen - that's the beginning and end of any production rumor you can start!

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Chris
March 30, 2008 at 16:08

Oh, for Godâ€™s sake. I love Hayden in â€˜Star Warsâ€™ but Superman? Come On!!!

What will it take for Warner to get their heads out of their a** and hire for once a fan favoreite like Welling? People are screaming for him all over the net.

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Anony
March 30, 2008 at 05:26

Really? hard to believe.i heard this news times from many friends i did not believe,

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Krish-0
March 30, 2008 at 02:05

You know what bugs me? When people talk about celebrities as if they are their closest friends. I'm glad Nese is here to give us all of this rock solid info about the comings and goings of "Adam". How nice of you to enlighten us.

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doolittle
March 30, 2008 at 02:05

actually they would be lucky to have Hayden. sounds like a dumb movie. I hope he doesn't do it. but I think its BS. Hayden is rumored to be dating Adams EX, so I bet its a joke.

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nese
March 29, 2008 at 16:03

He was only there for like 1 day and 1 night to shoot his cameo. He went back to La after shooting it. George, the producers, writers were all in Australia. Miller doesn't want to move in canada. I think They want the production to move in New Zealand. If I see the napkin then I will believe it. if he really said that LOL he's probably joking about the hayden christensen thing... HAHAHA

There's a history between those two

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JoshT
March 29, 2008 at 16:02

Nese, Candace didn't know the name of the girl. She didn't hear it, and she didn't recognize her.

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nese
March 29, 2008 at 16:01

Can you ask who is the name of this girl?

Brody also nodded to the woman to his right and said "she (he said her name but i didnt catch it) is in it too".

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Ellen
March 29, 2008 at 16:01

Dear God NO!

This cast just keeps getting worse and worse.

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Ben
March 29, 2008 at 16:01

Hayden Christensen is canadian anyway

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Francesca
March 29, 2008 at 15:59

I'm wondering if Brody was just trying to be ironic seeing as Christensen is dating Brody's ex, Rachel Bilson.

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GML
March 29, 2008 at 15:59

Uh uh......not gonna happen. I don't believe it for a minute. I like Hayden a lot and I hope he's got better things to do than JLA.

Who knows? Maybe I'm wrong and it's fantastic script. I don't know everything but I'm highly suspicious of this rumor from an unknown source.

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JoshT
March 29, 2008 at 05:09

Actually nese, you are utterly incorrect. A quick google search will take you to dozens of Paparazzi photos and reports of Adam Brody in Vancouver, BC at various times in the past week.

My understanding is that his primary reason for being there has been to shoot Jennifer's Body, but that doesn't mean he might not be taking time out from that to hook up with the folks from JLA, which multiple sources have already reported is also moving its production to Canada.

As for whether or not he's allowed to talk about it... a little beer sometimes loosens tongues.

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nese
March 29, 2008 at 05:05

sorry but that's a lie. Adam is in LA and George miller is in australia working. they didn 't go there. Plus, Adam can't talk about it with a stranger.

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