Kevin Costner Joins “Superman” Reboot

Kevin Costner has become the latest addition to the upcoming “Superman: Man of Steel,” director Zack Snyder’s reboot of the superhero character.

Costner will play Jonathan Kent, who, along with his wife, raised Clark Kent. “Jonathan Kent is the only father figure Clark has ever had, the man who was there to help Clark understand what he was meant to do in the world as Superman. Kevin will be able to communicate the quiet strength of this rural American man who raised the greatest superhero of all time,” Warner Brothers said in a statement.

The 56-year-old Costner will be playing opposite Diane Lane, who earlier this year was cast in the role of Martha Kent, Jonathan’s wife. British actor Henry Cavill has been chosen to resurrect Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent.

“Man of Steel,” which is co-produced by Christopher Nolan of “The Dark Knight” and “Inception” fame, is scheduled for a December 2012 release.

Zack Snyder Directing Superman Reboot

Zack Snyder has been chosen to direct  the new installment of Superman for Warner Bros. Snyder was on a short list of directors that Deadline revealed recently, who met with the studio and producers Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas. Other choices at the time included Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman , and Source Codes's Duncan Jones. Snyder is an inspired choice. He is a cornerstone filmmaker for Warner Bros., a visual stylist whose efforts for the studio include 300, Watchmen, and the upcoming Suckerpunch.