"Who is this mystery writer/director that could be coming onto Warner Bros' new-look, Peters lacking Superman? Who is
Mark Millar talking about? We can't say for sure who he meant, but after consulting various sources, only one name came up that wasn't McG... M. Night Shyamalan. "
Ripped from Super-Hero Hype who ripped it from Superman-V.com (http://www.superman-v.com/news1409-mnight.html)
This is probably one of the more far out rumors and pretty unlikely. But it sure is interesting none the less. It sure would be a big change of direction for the WB, going with Nolan in Batman and going with someone like Shyamalan. From the rest of the comments on the site, it sure sounds unlikely, but speculation is fun, no? :)
Kal-El
09-18-03, 01:16 AM
:yack: Please God just let this go already. We don't need the "new Spielberg"'s head getting even bigger than it already is.
Kumar J
09-18-03, 04:16 AM
He does not like to use SFX in his movies, so how can Superman fly?He is lousy at that department
PalmerJoss
09-18-03, 09:02 AM
:hscratch: And when is M. Night going to do this? He's busy with The Woods(or whatever it's going to be called)and will be until next year I believe. Also, I thought that Disney had him locked up for a few movies after this one. Plus, doesn't M. Night prefer to make movies from his own material?
Meatpants
09-18-03, 09:41 AM
On the other hand, we already know Night is interested in comic book heroes..........
LivingINClip
09-18-03, 01:07 PM
If so, count me out. I have hated ever M. Night movie and I would hate to see his big "surprise ending" at the end of Superman.
Pretenious bullsh!t, in my opinion.
Spooky
09-18-03, 01:19 PM
Hey, some of us LIKE M. Night! I enjoy his films because they are far better than the other dreck Hollywood is producing. Plus the citizens of Philadelphia would be happy...since M. Knight always shoots in and around Philly, it would be the new Metropolis! There's plenty of corn country in eastern PA to cover as Smallville, too!
Hokeyboy
09-18-03, 02:06 PM
Shyamalan's films are generally slow, meditative pieces, and I love them for it. I really can't see him doing Superman based on his existing work, but I'd much rather have him on the project than any other of these would-be, yes-men, uber-hack directors du jour (McG, Brett Ratner, etc.). I mean honestly: they were trotting out shitbags like Dominique Sena and David McNally as serious contenders!
I'm still holding out for Ridley Scott, but I might as well try to raise Kurosawa from the dead...
ClarkKentKY
09-18-03, 02:24 PM
I like M Knight. I think it would be a great departure for him. At least he's capable of good storytelling and suspense. I can see him taking a completely different approach to this Movie than he's gone about his other movies, and knocking it out of the park. And shutting a lot of people up at the same time.
Better than McG. What the hell did he ever do that was good? I cringe at the thought of McG coming anywhere near the superman franchise.
PalmerJoss
09-18-03, 02:25 PM
I say try and get Richard Donner behind the camera, but that's probably wishful thinking.
Khalid
09-18-03, 02:45 PM
I'd rather have a good director like Night try his hand at action rather than a bad director continue putting out crap. McG is all gimmick and what's up with his lack of a real name? David McNally: did anybody even see Kangaroo Jack? Domenic Sena's decent though.
Jepthah
09-18-03, 05:16 PM
Night's Superman would be an even bigger disappointment than Lee's Hulk. Mark my words.
reubs82
09-18-03, 05:28 PM
I don't know much about the Superman mythos (at least from a comic book standpoint), but I think I would really enjoy M. Night taking this on. I don't know how realistic this rumor is, but it would certainly peak my interest. I just hope that something comes along soon b/c I think it's been too long since we've seen the REAL Superman.
Kal-El
09-18-03, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by Jepthah
Night's Superman would be an even bigger disappointment than Lee's Hulk. Mark my words.
I know it doesn't happen often, but :thumbsup: from me to you man.
DonnachaOne
09-18-03, 07:13 PM
Why not Tony Scott.
fumanstan
09-18-03, 07:27 PM
And more from Superhero hype...
"Just a few words to confirm the accuracy of your reports that Jon Peters is leaving Superman. I have been on a spying trip at Warners, my friend works there. Anyhow, the name of the producer who is taking over from Peters, is Jerry Weintraub, an older, veteran producer i am told. Cant say the name rings any bells. Also the contracts between Warner Brothers, M Night Shyamalan and Brendan Fraser, are nearly signed and done deals. Thanks, Suzanne."
Looks like it may be more than just a far out rumor.
devilshalo
09-18-03, 08:33 PM
Weintraub? So will Superman get the Karate Kid or Vegas Vacation treatment. ;) Of course, Weintraub was holding on to the Plastic Man rights about 7 years ago. Was an intseresting script to read. And the storyboards back then looked cool, too.
Personally, I still like the Wachowski's directing. Neo flying in Reloaded should seal the deal.
ClarkKentKY
09-18-03, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by fumanstan
Also the contracts between Warner Brothers, M Night Shyamalan and Brendan Fraser, are nearly signed and done deals. "
THAT MOVIE WILL RULE! They picked the right actor for the cape. That's all i care about. M Knight will do a great job i'm sure. He's a lover of comics. Imagine him taking a more action approach to unbreakable... Man i hope this is true!
I doubt this is true. Even if it is true Im not sure if im overjoyed about the decision. Great director for the wrong movie IMO.
PalmerJoss
09-19-03, 07:46 AM
Rather than have Shyamalan do Superman, why doesn't he finish his own superhero series with the sequels to Unbreakable? I'm pretty sure that's what most of us here would like to see him do instead of Superman.
rennervision
09-19-03, 08:27 AM
Although I like Shyamalan, this sounds about as mismatched as asking Ang Lee to direct Hulk.
gmal2003
09-19-03, 01:56 PM
I like what Lee did for Hulk, he definitely took a deifferent approach to comic book movies but did a good job IMO. Night would probably do the same for Superman but he needs to worry about doing another Unbreakable (which I am ironically watching now)
Spooky
09-19-03, 03:03 PM
If Peters is actually OFF the Superman project, it can only be GOOD news for fans...anyone who has seen "An Evening With Kevin Smith" can vouch for this.
Inverse
09-19-03, 03:53 PM
Peters getting the boot, if true, is far more important news than any rumors about a particular director or cast. Peters has been the single biggest obstacle to a Superman flick for, oh, the last decade or so.
Based on what I've read elsewhere, if M. Night is involved, I'd guess it would be only as a writer, not as a director. He has too many other irons in the fire, for one thing. He's too expensive, for another.
isamu
09-19-03, 09:10 PM
They have already debunked the rumor. They are in talks to get Micky Rourke as the director, and Chris Tucker as Superman.
ClarkKentKY
09-19-03, 10:10 PM
Originally posted by isamu
They are in talks to get Micky Rourke as the director, and Chris Tucker as Superman.
:banana:
JordanGLC
09-24-03, 11:38 PM
I count myself as a fan of M. Night. I just don't see his style as a good match for Supes. He'd have to change his style to do it, so why bother. Pick another hero that matches your style more appropriately. Or better yet (as stated by someone earlier in this thread) let's see the second and third act of Unbreakable.
As for Ang Lee's Hulk, I definitely applaud his ambition. Because it is so different, it may end up holding up much better than it's contemporaries. I'll say this. If no one had ever heard of Hulk before this movie it would have been much better received. People's expectations of what a comic movie, and more specifically a Hulk movie, should be affected how they saw this (which is completely understandable). My biggest problem was with The Hulk himself. He looked too much like a pixar character imposed on the film. My willful suspension of disbelief just couldn't bridge the gap. Lastly on this, it should have been released in the Spring or Fall, not the Summer.
So who should direct Supes? My opinion is that is should be a big budget, ultimate thrill ride of a movie. Let the darker, brooding heroes be directed by the Nolan's of the world. Supes is about truth, justice and the American way. What's more American than the ultra deluxe summer blockbuster? Who is the master of that? Michael Bay.
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Look, up in the sky, it's a guy swinging from a tree, it's a guy running from a mummy ... nope, it's Brendan Fraser.
The guy who's played "George of the Jungle," starred in two "Mummy" movies and is about to co-star with Bugs Bunny in the upcoming "Looney Tunes: Back in Action"(opening nationwide Friday, Nov. 14), has confirmed to Zap2it.com that he's up for consideration to play the Man of Steel.
"Yeah, I've been approached, and I'm interested," says Fraser. "It's a possibility."
The actor is eager to play the caped Superman as well as mild-mannered Clark Kent, even though he's already brought to life the iconic "George of the Jungle" and "Dudley Do-Right."
"I mean, it's Superman, after all," Fraser says. "It comes down to a decision made from the studio level way on high, and it's something I have to consider carefully because the actor, whoever it is who plays that role, is historically forever known as that character. He's a superhero with no mask."
After a few false starts, Warner Bros. confirms having a script for the project by J.J. Abrams ("Alias"), which Fraser says he's read and claims, "It's a really good script."
"Charlie's Angels" director McG is attached to the project, now tentatively named "Kal-El: Genesis of Superman."
Fraser claims to know nothing more about the project, but insists, "I'm not trying to be funny, but stay tuned."
Chris
Spooky
11-10-03, 02:37 PM
At least Fraser LOOKS like Superman. I'm hoping he gets the part.
That title though! PLEASE change it Warners!
Patman
11-10-03, 03:24 PM
Can we start casting Elizabeth Hurley as Lois Lane then (reprising their pairing from Bedazzled)? :D
DieselsDen
11-10-03, 05:08 PM
Liz Hurley would be a cool Lois Lane. Though I wouldn't mind seeing Selma Blair or Katie Holmes in that role. The SUPERMAN films need a little more eye candy.
Giantrobo
11-10-03, 10:01 PM
I like M knight. I would interested in seeing his take on Superman.
RocShemp
11-10-03, 10:07 PM
Originally posted by Giantrobo
I like M knight. I would interested in seeing his take on Superman.
It was called Unbreakable and with some polish it could have been perfect.
BlackBeauty92
11-11-03, 02:49 AM
McG??
WTF?!
cruzness
11-11-03, 06:26 AM
I don't understand why the studios would want McSuck to direct this. I hate everything he does. Please let a truck fall on his head so that he can't direct. He will ruin the movie.
mrpayroll
11-11-03, 11:45 AM
Originally posted by BlackBeauty92
McG??
WTF?!
I just saw him last night on Punk'd. I didn't know he was white!!! He did ruin the last Charlie's Angels.
Chris
al_bundy
11-11-03, 12:54 PM
I have a feeling that this is going to turn into 2 hours of boredom with a weird surprise in the last 5 minutes.
Hokeyboy
11-11-03, 01:42 PM
I say it all the time, and I'll keep saying it.
This film should be directed by Ridley Scott, scripted by John Milius, and feature Jason Isaacs as Luthor and Jude Law as Superman.
Knowing Warners, we'll end up with a film directed by the guy who did "Boat Trip" or "Kangaroo Jack", scripted by committee with a re-write by Akiva Goldsman to include lots of hysterical one-liners, and starring Tim Allen as Luthor and Jerry O'Connell as Superman.
RocShemp
11-11-03, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by Matt Millheiser
I say it all the time, and I'll keep saying it.
This film should be directed by Ridley Scott, scripted by John Milius, and feature Jason Isaacs as Luthor and Jude Law as Superman.
Knowing Warners, we'll end up with a film directed by the guy who did "Boat Trip" or "Kangaroo Jack", scripted by committee with a re-write by Akiva Goldsman to include lots of hysterical one-liners, and starring Tim Allen as Luthor and Jerry O'Connell as Superman.
Don't forget it should be scored by Basil Poledouris and co-written by Oliver Stone.
Though I think Jude Law would make a great alien, I feel Brendan Fraser looks more the part of a Superman than Jude Law. Perhaps Law should portray either Jor-El, Zod or the Eradicator (assuming the latter two would even be in the film).
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Katie Holmes digs a man in a cowl.
The 24-year-old "Dawson's Creek" actress is on her way to playing Christian Bale's love interest, Rachel, in the new Warner Bros. "Batman" movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"Batman" will follow the early career of the Caped Crusader (Bale) and his dark past. In November, it was reported that Michael Caine would play Bruce Wayne's trusty butler, Alfred.
The latest of the Dark Knight's adventures is scripted by David Goyer, who also wrote big-screen adaptations for the "Blade" trilogy, and Christopher Nolan, who will also direct.
Holmes got her big break as Joey on the WB's "Dawson's Creek." She moved to films with Ang Lee's "The Ice Storm" (1997) and 2000's "Wonder Boys." She currently stars in the indie "Pieces of April" and will appear in the teen comedy "First Daughter" in 2004.
Chris
Patman
12-10-03, 12:42 PM
Damn, Katie was my pick to play Lois Lane in a Superman film. Oh well.
Kal-El
12-10-03, 12:43 PM
Katie Holmes = :drool:
mrpayroll
12-10-03, 12:47 PM
Sorry I was stupid. I meant to put this in the Batman thread. I hate Monday mornings! ;)
Chris
B.A.
12-10-03, 12:53 PM
Originally posted by mrpayroll
Sorry I was stupid. I meant to put this in the Batman thread. I hate Monday mornings! ;)
Chris since it is good news, we can look past this minor mistake.
devilshalo
12-10-03, 03:22 PM
Originally posted by B.A.hist
since it is good news, we can look past this minor mistake.
NOT WITHOUT PICS! ;)
metaridley
12-10-03, 04:12 PM
Ridley Scott directing the new Superman movie would be awesome (he's my favorite director), but not likely.
I liked M. Night's Unbreakable, I didn't like The Sixth Sense, and I doubt I'd like Signs. Meanwhile, please dear God don't let him near the next Superman movie.
mrpayroll
12-10-03, 05:16 PM
Originally posted by metaridley
Ridley Scott directing the new Superman movie would be awesome (he's my favorite director), but not likely.
I liked M. Night's Unbreakable, I didn't like The Sixth Sense, and I doubt I'd like Signs. Meanwhile, please dear God don't let him near the next Superman movie.
No you got that backwards. Sixth Sense was an incredible movie, Signs was pretty good, but Unbreakable was terrible. ;)
Chris
QuiGonJosh
12-10-03, 06:28 PM
Ridley Scott would be perfect for this movie! PERFECT! A director who truly has control of his craft...
Ralph Wiggum
12-10-03, 07:33 PM
I think Shyamalan absolutely nailed the tone and structure of a comic book on film with Unbreakable. He'd probably be best suited for a Smallville-type Superman origin project.
Re: Ang Lee and Hulk - I thought that the script was far and away the problem with the movie...especially that third act. Ugh.
metaridley
12-10-03, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by mrpayroll
No you got that backwards. Sixth Sense was an incredible movie, Signs was pretty good, but Unbreakable was terrible. ;)
Chris
Hah hah, okay. Well, I still enjoyed Unbreakable and didn't like the over-hyped Sixth Sense. But I haven't seen Signs yet. Based on my feelings towards his previous two movies, do you think I should watch Signs? I've heard yays and nays from my friends.
clarkkent
12-10-03, 09:52 PM
If I believed in god I would definately start praying. They are definately going to screw this up. Brendan Frazier? M. Night? To me this whole thing screams crap.
I will agree that Ridley Scott is a great choice. Id like to see Speilberg or Hanks involved somehow also. They never seem to produce a "bad" movie.
P.S. - Katie Holmes is way too young to play Lois. If Elizabeth Hurley were a good actress she would be perfect for the part.
Patman
12-10-03, 11:09 PM
Liz Hurley is 38 and not getting younger. For a franchise of films, she just isn't young enough. 10 years ago, yes, I'd cast her as Lois Lane.
Katie Holmes is 25 years old, the right age if you wanted to do sequels.
cruzness
12-11-03, 12:14 AM
Does anyone know if McSuck (McG) is still attached to this film?
mrpayroll
12-11-03, 01:29 AM
Originally posted by metaridley
Hah hah, okay. Well, I still enjoyed Unbreakable and didn't like the over-hyped Sixth Sense. But I haven't seen Signs yet. Based on my feelings towards his previous two movies, do you think I should watch Signs? I've heard yays and nays from my friends.
Signs is not a great movie, by any stretch of the imagination. But it has some humor and some good scares.
Chris
QuiGonJosh
12-11-03, 05:44 AM
Well if you want someone young...I think Natalie Portman looks just like Lois and can act...for Supes...GET A UNKNOWN!
LivingINClip
12-11-03, 01:14 PM
If you are casting a hero, then you need to cast an unknown. Christopher was unknown and due to this, you could actually see him as Superman, instead of that actor that was in those other films...Only problem with this is, the actor can end up being typcasted into the role - which is either a curse or blessing, depending on the quality of the movie and the actor's opinion on it. I don't think Reeves ever minded being "Superman" , but there are some actors who would hate that.
Too bad Katie Holmes is in Batman, while I'm happy she is, I think she would of made a better Lois Lane.
While we are on this subject, I for one, hate the Matrix trilogy, but I will give the Was brothers credit. They got the flying down pat and I think whoever directs this next Superman installment should take a note off of Matrix Revolution's flying scenes.
devilshalo
12-11-03, 01:48 PM
Just beef up Tom Welling. He'd be a fine Clark Kent/Superman. Add a few pounds of muscle to make him actually play his age, 26, and trim/style his hair. No problemo.
QuiGonJosh
12-11-03, 07:18 PM
Im glad Katie Holmes isnt in Superman...I dont really care for her at all...I wish she wasnt in Batman either...
Tom Campbell
12-12-03, 08:36 AM
I see that DC finally hired themselves an equivalent to Avi Arad over at Marvel. The question becomes, will he be as successful as Avi Arad is in getting quality deals lined up for DC characters or are we going to see a glut of crap like we got from Marvel films back in the eighties.
(Natalie Portman as Lois Lane? Way too young! But Katie Holmes is a good actress and, given the new Batman film is about a young Bruce Wayne, I can see her as his girlfriend.)
Kal-El
12-28-03, 01:52 AM
Not really a rumor, but I'd classify it as "thinking in the right direction":
From Superman Homepage (http://www.supermanhomepage.com/)
Tom Welling revealed on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly on Tuesday night, that not only had he been approached about the lead role in the up-coming Superman movie, but that he'd met with then-Director Brett Ratner to talk about it.
"I actually went to Brett's house in Los Angeles and we sat down and talked about it a little bit, both knowing that scheduling would always be an issue," Welling said.
"Basically, if that movie were to happen, the show would pretty much have to go away, and I don't think that's what anybody wants."
"As least they've come to you," Daly said.
"They have, they have. Maybe just as comparison, but they have," Welling said.
Welling also revealed that he met Shaquille O'Neal (a major Superman fan) at the premiere of Welling's new movie "Cheaper By The Dozen".
"He introduced me to his kids as Superman, and that was pretty cool," Welling said.
ClarkKentKY
12-28-03, 02:48 AM
I was watching my Smallville season 1 DVD tonight and was thinking about that. Welling would be great, he's great on the show, but he'd be the only person from the show in the movie, and it would just be too confusing for the audience. I'd rather them just leave Smallville alone in its own little universe. :)
Lately i've been thinking Kristin Davis from Sex and the City would make the perfect Lois Lane. I also think she'd fit nicely opposite Brendan Fraiser.
Now if only WB can get their head out of their ass, get a new director and realize that this is the dicrection the franchise should be going.
B.A.
04-19-04, 08:25 PM
Originally posted by devilshalo
Now if only WB can get their head out of their ass, get a new director and realize that this is the dicrection the franchise should be going. Amen to that. :up:
Get Me Coffee
04-19-04, 08:54 PM
Originally posted by QuiGonJosh
I think Natalie Portman looks just like Lois and can act...
I remember her great acting skills when she fell out of a gunship going full speed. "ouch" :lol:
Dr. DVD
04-19-04, 09:19 PM
devilshalo: is that an Alex Ross original that isn't doctored? If so, me likey! :D
Patman
04-19-04, 10:20 PM
That's a big ass "S"!
Hokeyboy
04-19-04, 10:22 PM
Alex Ross ... GOD!
Get Me Coffee
04-19-04, 11:25 PM
Alex Ross is going to be doing the art of the openning credits to Spider-man 2. A little Alex Ross news
fumanstan
04-19-04, 11:30 PM
Originally posted by Dr. DVD
devilshalo: is that an Alex Ross original that isn't doctored? If so, me likey! :D
I think i read on Superherohype that it was from his own webpage that he pretty much just did for fun.
JBurns24
04-20-04, 03:55 AM
Originally posted by devilshalo
http://alexrossart.com/rossreport/april2004/superman_poster2_lg.jpg
Now if only WB can get their head out of their ass, get a new director and realize that this is the dicrection the franchise should be going.
The problem with that is Tom Welling doesn't want to do it.
fumanstan
04-20-04, 04:22 AM
Originally posted by JBurns24
The problem with that is Tom Welling doesn't want to do it.
When did he say that? As far as i know, he doesn't want to do it right now because it would mean ending Smallville.
From SuperHeroHype:
Back in December, Welling said that he had been approached about the lead role when director Brett Ratner was still on board the project. "I actually went to Brett's house in Los Angeles and we sat down and talked about it a little bit, both knowing that scheduling would always be an issue," Welling said. "Basically, if that movie were to happen, the show would pretty much have to go away, and I don't think that's what anybody wants."
Now, artist Alex Ross has provided Superhero Hype! with an exclusive look at two drawings he did for the possible film, were Welling to play the role. The drawings were not done for the studio, Alex did these on his own to see what Welling might look like. You can view the drawings below, and also be sure to stay tuned to AlexRossArt.com for the latest on his projects
beefjerky
04-20-04, 04:47 AM
That poster looks awkward as hell. His chest is too damn big and juts out at a weird angle.
steebo777
04-20-04, 09:26 AM
Nice looking art :thumbsup:
Fok
04-20-04, 04:15 PM
Once Wellling is a bit older, I think he'll have a better time pulling it off.
devilshalo
04-20-04, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by Fok
Once Wellling is a bit older, I think he'll have a better time pulling it off.
He's 27 now.. how much older should he be? :confused:
If anything, he needs about a year to get ready because he has to bulk up another 30 lbs.
DonnachaOne
04-20-04, 05:13 PM
I hate those drawings... the head and body don't match up at all.
Fok
04-20-04, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by devilshalo
He's 27 now.. how much older should he be? :confused:
If anything, he needs about a year to get ready because he has to bulk up another 30 lbs.
Wow, I thought he was a lot younger than that. But yeah, bulking up wouldn't hurt.
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