So far, the casting department includes Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, and Michael Shannon. Cavill will star as Clark Kent a.k.a. Superman, with Amy playing Lois Lane. Meanwhile, Diane will take the role of Clark's mother Martha Kent, and Kevin plays Clark's father Jonathan Kent. Michael will portray General Zod.
This "Superman" reboot is expected to hit U.S. theaters in 2012. Zack Snyder sits in the directorial chair, with David S. Goyer providing the script and Christopher Nolan serving as producer.
Crowe's last notable film was "The Next Three Days", which hit cinemas across the United States on November 19, 2010. He will next be seen in "The Man with the Iron Fist", starring opposite Lucy Liu and RZA.
