Fan Casting Idris Elba as Joe-El in Superman: The Man of Steel

mephilesthedark made this fan casting suggestion on July 9, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Idris Elba as Joe-El in Superman: The Man of Steel

Idris ElbaUnited Kingdom

52 years old
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Fa...
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Superman: The Man of Steel

Superman: The Man of Steel

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman
by DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! The amazing stranger from the planet Krypton! The Man of Steel! SUPERMAN! Possessing r...
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Idris Elba is known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Thor. He has been suggested by fans for 22,360 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Jon Hamm, Tom Hardy, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Idris Elba was suggested to play Joe-El in Superman: The Man of Steel by mephilesthedark. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Jeremy Irons, Jamie Glover, and Matthew Wolf. Superman: The Man of Steel has 32 roles, including Kal-El/Clark Kent, Lex Luthor, and Lois Lane.

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