Julia Ormond in Talks to Play Superman's Mum

Julia Ormond has become the latest star linked to the much-anticipated Superman revamp - reports suggest she's in talks to play the Man of Steel's mother, Lara.

Brit Henry Cavill will play the superhero in director Zach Snyder's film and Russell Crowe has signed on to play his father Jor-El in the blockbuster.

Connie Nielsen was recently linked to the Lara role but now Deadline.com reports Warner Bros. executives are working on a deal with Ormond.

The star-studded cast will also feature Kevin Costner and Diane Lane, as Superman's earth parents the Kents, Amy Adams as Lois Lane and Michael Shannon as villain Zod.