Deadline says:
EXCLUSIVE: I'm told that there is heightened interest in Kevin Costner for a key role in the Superman reboot that is being directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Henry Cavill was recently set in the Man of Steel role. I'm not exactly sure what role Costner is likely to play, but he has certainly been in good guy mode lately. Beyond his performance in the John Wells-directed The Company Men, Costner surfaced as an unlikely hero in aiding the cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. British Petroleum purchased over 30 centrifuge machines which separate oil from water, technology that was developed with a reported $24 million in funding by the actor over 15 years.
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If I were a betting man, I'd say that Costner would be up for the role of Perry White (Editor of the Daily Planet), a rival reporter or Jor-El. Can't really picture him as anything else if this holds out to be true.
First thing that came to mind was Lex Luthor, since he has to be in the movie one way or another. Or the Daily Sun editor.
Could be interesting if true. I still like Costner no matter what popular opinion of him is. I think he still has 'it'. Could be fun.
One would think that there would be a mention of Luthor/Luthor Corp to some degree.
Another good thought for him is to play the role of Pa Kent. I never really thought about that but that would also be a good spot for him in this movie.