The latest gossip rumour on the Superman reboot front is that True Blood heartthrob Joe Manganiello appears to be the lead choice for the role of Clark Kent.

Here’s what we know: At last week’s Academy Bake Off, a celebration of visual effects in film, talk around the room (especially from the team working on the new “Superman”) said Manganiello kept popping up in serious talks about a new face for the franchise.

Its those damned crew workers that just can’t keep their mouth shut.

Of course this might just be talk, and while his name may have come up, there is no confirmation that he is even been considered. Manganiello is reportedly cool with the rumour saying he would be honoured and that he is a fan of Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan.

This would not be Manganiello’s first superhero film, as he did play the bully Flash Thompson in Raimi’s Spider-Man.

Could you see Manganiello as Clark Kent for this reboot?

I am starting to.