JmOz Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I think Mandy Moor could do a good Supergirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutant for Hire Posted January 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Originally posted by Doug McCrae Its the bare midriff that does it. That's pretty much what did it for me. And there was something of a Britney/Christine look to her features as well. I think Britney would be perfect to play Supergirl - she's got that all-American spunkiness. SMG is too angsty, at least as Buffy. SMG can do non-angst pretty well. She's done some screamingly funny comedy skits now and then. And Britney's acting abilities are a distinctly unknown quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Originally posted by Mutant for Hire And Britney's acting abilities are a distinctly unknown quantity. She's been in at least a film. I didn't see it and I don't remember how badly the movie got trashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhammeWhamme Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Not SMG. I loved Buffy.. so I never want her to get a job outside the franchise ever, ever again. But seriously? Like Agent Elrond, for me she just doesn't work in any other role. It breaks the cord required for suspension of disbelief (as I then realize "it's just an actor"). Most actors I can appreciate in multiple roles... some are too memorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasNomad Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I have to say that although I do enjoy Buffy a lot, I'd still love to see Sarah Michelle Gellar as Supergirl, nobody else would do the part justice that I can think of. EXACTLY how I picture her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobrunnicles Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I can deal with SMG in different roles much more easily than Agent Elrond, although he got easier to work with mentally after the first LOTR movie. SMG has done quite a few SNL skits (the FOTR one with Jack Black is awesome, the Spiderman one is tantalising to say the least) and other movies like Cruel Intentions, Scooby Doo etc (although I will admit in Scream 2 I kept hoping she would kick ass instead of die) so I could work with her as Supergirl - even as I sit here typing looking at my Buffy calendar on the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starblaze Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Originally posted by wcw43921 While I don't want to see this turned into a BATS Britney thread, I always thought if anyone was a close match for Supergirl, it was Sarah Michelle Gellar--which is why I found it interesting when it was rumored that David Boreanaz might play Superman in an upcoming movie. I said to myself-- "Well, I may not have hit the bullseye, but I did hit the outer rim of the target." Besides, we all know Christina's the model for Sapphire of the Champions. Really? I always thought she looked alot more like Jennifer Lopez to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I don't get any connection with Sarah Michelle Gellar's appearance and the usual depiction of Supergirl. From what I've seen of Supergirl, I think an athletic Bridgette Wilson would be a better visual fit although I don't know if she has the screen presence to pull it off. As far as Superman, I would hope they would move away from having trendy supermodel guys and stick with a guy who actually looks like he's in his 30s, tall, dark, handsome, with very broad shoulder and the pectoral development that is always suggested by Superman art. Lean, wiry guys who appear to be in their early 20s are wrong for the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobrunnicles Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I think Christopher Reeve fitted the bill perfectly for the movies (well the first two especially) as Superman. Loved the fact he was in Smallville. I also like Tom Welling as Clark although he would need to 'fill out' a bit more before putting on the blue suit (not to say he's puny or anything, but like the previous poster mentioned he's perhaps a bit too tall and wiry right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakboy6117 Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 what i loved was teh fact they had teh woman who played lana in superman 3 as martha kent in smallville now thats confusing i wonder if they can get gene hackman in some how as lex's buisness manager or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDaddy Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Given the last two Reeves who have filled the blue tights, I think Keeanu would do best to just say "whoa." Has supergirl ever been anything other than eyecandy, used back in the days of the CC to prove that Jimmy Olsen was in fact NOT Clark's catamite? Not that there's anything wrong with eye candy, but I never gave her much respect to begin with. Abs of steel, buns of steel, etc. Yum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA. Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I think SMG is a good actress, and perhaps even a decent person, but she is not right for Supergirl. The problem is not her acting, it is her size, she is just too darned skinny. I am getting so tired of having these walking toothpicks presented as the paragons of the female (and male) form. I am not advocating Anna Nicole Smith for the role, but I think someone who looks like they have had a decent meal in the last three years would be nice. Buffy is just not "buff" enough to play the part. They left Krypton because it was going to explode, not because of a famine! Buffy was supposed to have strength from a "supernatural" source, so for her the "skinny girl who is super strong" bit worked great, but Supergirl is supposed to be actually filled out and strong looking, and by that I do not mean someone who looks like a skeleton covered with beef jerky (like some of the "fitness" women look). Just my cranky opinion, KA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobrunnicles Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Take another look at the Wizard cover at the top of the thread - Supergirl is not super-buff, from that picture she looks downright skinny. I don't think Supergirl has ever been of Amazonian proportions in the comic books now that I think of it, she's always been small next to Superman (and to reiterate, not especially muscular). Let's not forget we're talking about SuperGIRL here, and not SuperWOMAN. SMG would be just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assault Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by WhammeWhamme But seriously? Like Agent Elrond, for me she just doesn't work in any other role. It breaks the cord required for suspension of disbelief (as I then realize "it's just an actor"). Most actors I can appreciate in multiple roles... some are too memorable. Presumably you haven't ever seen "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". That's the image of Hugo Weaving I took into the Matrix. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assault Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by BoneDaddy Has supergirl ever been anything other than eyecandy, used back in the days of the CC to prove that Jimmy Olsen was in fact NOT Clark's catamite? Supergirl (the original one) was Superman's cousin. Their relationship was explicitly not sexual. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroTina Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by phydaux Since when is getting drunk and marrying rednecks a superpower? HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEmerged Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by assault Supergirl (the original one) was Superman's cousin. Their relationship was explicitly not sexual. Alan /comicgeek on /comicgeek cranked up to 11 Actually, the ORIGINAL Supergirl was created by a wish of Jimmy Olson's for a mate for Superman. The whole Kara Zor El thing happened later. /comicgeek off As to Supergirl's appearance... I used to be fond of a certain model of Steele for the role but I can't say I still feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assault Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by TheEmerged Actually, the ORIGINAL Supergirl was created by a wish of Jimmy Olson's for a mate for Superman. The whole Kara Zor El thing happened later. There's nothing worse than being out-geeked. To cover my chagrin, I will point out that there were at least two stories where Jimmy Olsen disguised himself as a woman. Then again, Jimmy also turned into a human porcupine at one point, so we probably shouldn't read too much into it. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorsch Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 I thought supergirl was a purple protoplasmic robot created by good/egomaniac lex luthor of an alternate reality dead world, as a replacement for the insanely powerful superboy. Its been a while since i read comics so its all probable changed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhammeWhamme Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by Vorsch I thought supergirl was a purple protoplasmic robot created by good/egomaniac lex luthor of an alternate reality dead world, as a replacement for the insanely powerful superboy. Its been a while since i read comics so its all probable changed now. Yep. Until that comic comes out, there never has been (and still isn't) ANY entity known as Supergirl. 'Leastways, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorsch Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Im sure ive actually got that comic. superman number 30ish, exile in space from 1992ish, Eradicator appears. mongul appears Or maybe im imagining it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by WhammeWhamme Yep. Until that comic comes out, there never has been (and still isn't) ANY entity known as Supergirl. 'Leastways, as far as I know. Sorry but there has been a comic series featuring Supergirl, the Supergirl who was the cousin to Superman. I still have some of the comics from that comic series. So, yes, there was a Supergirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assault Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by Tech Sorry but there has been a comic series featuring Supergirl, the Supergirl who was the cousin to Superman. I still have some of the comics from that comic series. So, yes, there was a Supergirl. Yes, but not in the post-Crisis continuity. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmOz Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Super girl: I: Wished From Jimmy to give Superman a mate II: Superman's Cousin (Kara Zor El) A. Died in the Crisis of Infinite Earths, written out of continuincy III: Supergirl A: Created By Lex Luther of Pocket Universe where Superboy servived the crisis B: Came to earth with Superman, was taken to kent farm to recover C. Assumed ID of Supergirl and started dating Lex Luther (Who was a clone saying he was the son of theo riginal) D. Realised Lex was scumm ball and left E. Merged with Linda Danners and became an "Earth Angel" F: Met an angelic being named Kara (Note so did Deadman) G. Lost most of her powers and started wearing costume from S:TAS H. Met up with Kara Zor El, Via Hyper Time took her place, but in the end had to sacrifive Kara once again to save the universe I. Retired from Heroing (But she is still out there somewhere, THANK YOU PETER DAVID FOR NOT KILLING HER THIS TIME IV: New Supergirl claiming to be Superman's daughter, she was created by some aliens called the "weapons smiths" IIRC V Superwoman: a foot note character from the future who uses advance technology/natural future abilities to fight crime in the present, sufferes from partial amnesia, only about 3 appearences, all Pre Crisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by JmOz V Superwoman: a foot note character from the future who uses advance technology/natural future abilities to fight crime in the present, sufferes from partial amnesia, only about 3 appearences, all Pre Crisis IIRC, there was the evil Superwoman from Earth III? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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