Richard Schiff Confirms That He's Playing Emil Hamilton, Says He's Already Shot Several Scenes For Zack Snyder's MAN OF STEEL

The venerable Richard Schiff reveals that he's already filmed scenes for Man of Steel with Amy Adams and Christopher Meloni but was sworn to secrecy.

By MarkJulian - Jan 12, 2012 04:01 AM EST

Filed Under: Superman

Source:I Am Rouge

I AM Rouge has a great interview with the recently cast [well, apparently not recently] Richard Schiff, who confirms that he is indeed playing Emil Hamilton in Man of Steel. Here's more of what Schiff had to say:

In response to the opening question about filming Man of Steel:
Schiff: Yes… I am playing Superman.

Interviewer continues the jokes, compliments Schiff on the casting:
Schiff: Yes, I've been working out as much as I can.

How Schiff was cast for the role:
Schiff: It was offered to me quite a while ago. There was a lot of time between when they offered it and when I was actually going to end up shooting, because I'm slated for the last six weeks (of production) and I think they started shooting way back in August. I think it was offered over the summer. It was just offered to me, I had never met Zack before and knew nothing about it actually. They offered it and they were in talks, negotiating or whatever, and they wouldn't send me the script. They were so secretive that I couldn't read the script. So finally when it came close to whether this deal was going to happen or not, I went, well, I think I‘ve got to read the script. So I had to go to their offices on Sunset Boulevard. Virtually under guard I sat down in an office and read a script that had my name ear marked all over it, in case I ripped a page out and released it I guess, or sold it to you for half a million bucks. I thought it was pretty funny. I'm a very, very slow reader. I was like, are you sure you want me to take up your office space? Because this is going to take me hours, I'm really slow. They go, “No, no, no it's fine, it's fine.” So I sat in the conference room and they brought me coffee and donuts, and I read the script. I liked it a lot.

On whether he just read the script for his character or for the entire film:
Schiff: I read the whole script.

On when he begins shooting [apparently he already has]:
Schiff: I’ve already started shooting. I go back again this weekend and shoot for another couple of weeks and then will go elsewhere. So I’ve gotten my feet wet and have worked with Amy Adams, Chris Meloni and a few others. I’ve gotten to know Zack and he is fantastic. That guy is just an upbeat happy guy.

His thoughts on Zack Snyder:
Schiff: I saw 300, which was one of my son’s favorite films and that is always important to me. He is a good barometer of taste, and after he went on about it, I watched and thought it was great. Actually, I was surprised at how good it was because I thought it was going to be just an effects movie, but I thought the acting was really pretty good in that film. I had a good time watching it. I think this is going to be spectacular. There are a lot of effects but I think the story is going to hold its own really well and it has some really good actors in it. Did you know that Amy was on The West Wing years ago? That’s where I first got to work with her. She was in a double episode arc (Season Four: 20 Hours in America Part I & II) where we all got lost in Indiana. She was the local recruiter on the campaign who guided us around the territory. That was Amy! As soon as I started working with that girl I went, oh wow, this young lady is going places. I’ve very happily followed her career. I may have run into her a couple of times and congratulated her but she hasn’t changed a bit. She’s lovely, goofy, and extraordinarily talented. So it was fun reuniting with her. She was a lot of fun and I love working with her a lot.

Does he have any scenes with Henry Cavill:
Schiff: Yes, and that is all I can say.

On if the role he's playing in the film isthe same character as Prof. Emil Hamilton from DC Comics continuity and the Superman mythology?
Schiff: I am not allowed to say but I will allow people to draw their own conclusions. They obviously have the same first and last name, so they can draw their own conclusions. I want to live up to the promise to not reveal anything I’m not allowed to reveal.

Is his character's first name indeed Emil:
Schiff: Yes.

On whether he read any Professor Hamilton stories in the comics for inspiration:
Schiff: Dr. Hamilton came along very late, didn’t he? So I don’t even know if I would be able to find those (comic books). Can you find those online? I don’t know? So not so much, I mean I did some research into who he was and who people interpret him to be. Obviously he has had incarnations on a number of different mediums, on TV and in animation. They always get interpreted differently so you have to go with what the script has to offer and I’ve been very intrigued but what they’ve written. I wouldn’t impose some outside idea on what Zack and the writers want to do with this. But it is fun to know all the various incarnations that he’s had. Obviously he’s been evil in some incarnations, and friendly in other incarnations, and a combination of both in yet other incarnations, so that is fun to have in your mind when you are playing him. But the script goes in certain directions and that is what I will follow.

On if his character is involved with S.T.A.R. Labs at all in the film:
Schiff: Yeah, that I think they don’t want me to say but he’s obviously a scientist and he enjoys his work, let’s put it that way.

There's lost more in IAR's chat with the talented actor over on their site so be sure to click the link underneath the banner to read the full transcript.

Running Time: Unknown
Release Date: 14 June 2013 (USA)
MPAA Rating: Unknown
Starring: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner,Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, Harry Lennix
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Christopher Nolan (story), David S. Goyer screenplay)

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14 Comments

6of13 - 1/12/2012, 4:59 AM

Sounds great.
Methinks he is gonna be a military advisor who helps the military with technology/science to fight Superman and Zod

Jolt17 - 1/12/2012, 5:15 AM

Good. Emil Hamilton would make a nice addition to the movie.

MaddMonkk - 1/12/2012, 5:36 AM

Good choice for Hamilton!! Now we need a Rick Jones in a Marvel movie and everything will be balanced.

CrowPirate1 - 1/12/2012, 5:43 AM

Just as long as there is NOOOOOO super dog and super horse and super... I could go on...

but.. Bizarro would be cool

QuietStorm - 1/12/2012, 6:59 AM

I wonder if Angela Basset will be in the film as Dr Waller?

redleaf - 1/12/2012, 7:37 AM

Terrific casting and great interview! This really might be the movie Superman deserves.

Supersonicboobs - 1/12/2012, 8:51 AM

THERE will always be Haters..bunch of "waste of time" losers!
this movie has the potential to be the best superman movie we ever seen!
Probably one of the best cbm- its a nolan,goyer script with synder visuals and action!

valeriesghost - 1/12/2012, 9:17 AM

@redleaf, agreed!

thewolfx - 1/12/2012, 11:03 AM

MOS >>>>> TDKR

MasterApoc81 - 1/12/2012, 2:35 PM

i think they are gonna tie him in with superman ...like someone he goes to about his abilities .....a confidant....only way i can figure it .....they just neeed to focus less on lex lil less on love with lane .....and more on action .....saving scenes ...and fight scenes ...and superman can be the best comic book movie ....possible hopefully they r doing this

Happy11 - 1/14/2012, 7:14 AM

I can't wait 18month I think this is going to be brilliant, love everything i've seen already and what a great cast, mind you I love cbm's in general lol

Happy11 - 1/14/2012, 7:16 AM

ps has anyone heard whats happening with a justice league movie or even the flash

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