Julia Ormond Is in Negotiations to Play Superman's Mom in Man of Steel

Exciting casting news this Thursday: Julia Ormond is reportedly in talks with Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder to play Superman's Kryptonian mother Lara Lor-Van in Man of Steel. The actress could be joining Russell Crowe, who is circling the role of Superman's father Jor-El, and Immortals star Henry Cavill will play the titular superhero. Join us after the jump for a Man of Steel cast gallery.

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[via Deadline]