Did The Social Network's Armie Hammer Just Reveal Some Big Superman News?

Maybe Jon Hamm will get to play Superman after all. Despite reports that Zack Snyder is planning to focus his Superman reboot on the early stages of the Man of Steel's crime-fighting career, at least one person thinks the film will feature a very adult leading man: The Social Network's Armie Hammer.

Hammer spoke with Vulture at length about his digitally enhanced (and awesome) performance in David Fincher's Oscar contender, but still found time to discuss the possibility of donning the iconic blue tights. "I did talk to my people recently about [Zack Snyder's film] for the first time, and I think they're going a little older with Superman," said Hammer. "I hear they're going 35, 40."

Interesting, Armie. Verrrrry interesting. Of course this flies in the face of the superhero reboot conventions (see: Marc Webb's Spider-Man), but it would certainly please a lot of people, including Jon Hamm himself. When he was asked about playing Superman last month, the actor said, "[I]f the powers that be are thinking that, I'd like them to get in touch with me. Maybe we can discuss it." Perhaps he should be expecting that phone call...if he hasn't gotten it already.

· 'The Social Network's' Armie Hammer Talks Special Effects, Misogyny, and the Downside of Being Tall and Handsome [Vulture]