Christopher Nolan Meeting With Directorial Candidates

Project862006 · 09-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Nolan has a Choice to pick for director

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EXCLUSIVE: Superman producers Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas are getting serious about resuscitating the Man of Steel. I'm told they have begun meeting with a short list of directors for the job of directing Superman, the picture which will be financed by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. On the list: Unstoppable's Tony Scott, Let Me In's Matt Reeves,Battle: Los Angeles helmer Jonathan Liebesman (who just got the Warner Bros/Legendary job of directing Clash of the Titans 2), Duncan Jones, who just directed Source Code, and Sucker Punch helmer Zack Snyder. director Matt Reeves, As Deadline first revealed, Nolan came up with an idea that put the Batman director in a godfather position on Superman, which besides from the Batfranchise is the linchpin of DC Comics franchise characters. David Goyer wrote a script. Several of these directors have movie commitments like Liebesman, which make then unlikely. Nolan has already started meeting with candidates and will submit his choice to the studio within the next few weeks. Warner Bros and Legendary have to get the picture made by 2012, because the studio stands to lose certain rights to the iconic character in 2013 after a judge ruled favorably on behalf of the heirs of Superman creator Jerry Siegel. Will tell you more when I hear it.

Blackman · 09-23-2010, 07:33 PM

LEt's go Duncan Jones

SuperAl · 09-23-2010, 07:56 PM

Synder!

Sawyer · 09-23-2010, 07:59 PM

Jones. I like Reeves too, but not for this.

batman44 · 09-23-2010, 08:02 PM

Pretty good list imo. I like Jones the best.

Aesop Rocks · 09-23-2010, 08:03 PM

LOL!!!!! SNYDER??????? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

To be honest, Reeves is such a talented film director. Let Me In is getting nothing but positive buzz, and everyone would be lying to themselves if they said they weren't excited for him in the directors seat.

To be honest, Jones is such a talented film director. Moon got nothing but positive buzz, and everyone would be lying to themselves if they said they weren't excited for him in the directors seat.

Sawyer · 09-23-2010, 08:04 PM

Yeah, Snyder even being on a short list is just absurd to me.

J.Howlett · 09-23-2010, 08:07 PM

Matt Reeves is the most intriguing name on the list. Between Cloverfield and the serious buzz of Let Me In (in terms of vision), I would definitely entertain the idea of Reeves directing Superman.

Aesop Rocks · 09-23-2010, 08:07 PM

To be completely honest, this just screams Reeves. Reeves is the kind of guy that'd go out of his way to make a movie like this. Sure Jones' Moon was an amazing, wonderful film, but I have to admit that I liked Cloverfield better, and I'm going to enjoy Let Me In probably a million times more than I would Source Code.

Oh and, Reeves loves story telling, which is exactly what this movie needs. I want a Superman movie with a lot more drama than action. But I still want the action scenes to be balls to the wall awesome. Which he's proven he can do successfully in Cloverfield.

Motown Marvel · 09-23-2010, 08:08 PM

im very glad to see jonah is not on that list. nothing against jonah, but no ones first stab at directing should be on a film like Superman!

mclay18 · 09-23-2010, 08:09 PM

I'm surprised to see Snyder on the list. I'm happy to see Liesbesman and Reeves on the list, but I'm not pleased with Tony Scott on the short list. I'm 50-50 on Duncan Jones.

batman44 · 09-23-2010, 08:09 PM

Reeves would be my strong second choice and I would guess he would be good with action.

Oh, If Tony is tapped to direct expect Denzel Washington to be Lex lol.

Aesop Rocks · 09-23-2010, 08:10 PM

Batman44, Washington will play an ordinary guy thrown into an extraordinary situation.

"Superman, come on, I'm just an average guy...".

solidsnake86 · 09-23-2010, 08:11 PM

So they basically waited until Nolan was done with press for Inception (which has its last premiere in Italy this weekend). Its about time and I guess that annoucement in 4 weeks will be coming, but something tells me we'll hear about whose chosen before then.

Threshold · 09-23-2010, 08:11 PM

I could really see this going to Reeves.

Sawyer · 09-23-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Motown Marvel

im very glad to see jonah is not on that list. nothing against jonah, but no ones first stab at directing should be on a film like Superman!

Agreed. I never got the desire to see a man who's never directed anything do Superman.

J.Howlett · 09-23-2010, 08:15 PM

Aesop,

Completely agree with you about Reeves. People tend to forget how strong a film, in concept and vision, Cloverfield is.

Personally, I didn't think Let The Right One In needed an American remake, but based on the trailers, it seems Reeves nailed the hell out of it.

Aesop Rocks · 09-23-2010, 08:16 PM

Seriously.

SUPERMAN: Directed by Matt Reeves. Starring Jon Hamm, [female lead here], [Lex Luthor here] WRITTEN BY: John Nolan, and PRODUCED BY: Christopher Nolan.

I'm getting chills...

FilmNerdJamie · 09-23-2010, 08:16 PM

WB/Legendary are aiming for controllable directors? Never heard that before.

Project862006 · 09-23-2010, 08:17 PM

why is snyder on list absurd lol

solid director

great with visuals and sfx and action

great work with comic book movies and very faithful

all films done with WB

Aesop Rocks · 09-23-2010, 08:17 PM

And there goes the fun of this thread.

Project862006 · 09-23-2010, 08:20 PM

whatever

terry78 · 09-23-2010, 08:20 PM

I'd go with Reeves right now, because I think he deserves it after Cloverfield, and Let Me In is getting some good buzz.

Aesop Rocks · 09-23-2010, 08:21 PM

Jones is a talented director too, but this just doesn't seem like something he could do.

Showtime · 09-23-2010, 08:23 PM

I personally would love Jones to get the gig, loved "Moon".

I think that Jonathan Liebesman makes the most sense, however the whole Clash of Titans sequel might get in the way.

Also a big possibility none of these dudes get the gig. However, this is great that there is something to talk about.

09-23-2010, 07:56 PM	#3
SuperAl Superman's back! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,451	Re: Nolan Director List Synder!

09-23-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
Sawyer Officer Friendly Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Doesn't Matter-- City Belongs to the Dead Now Posts: 48,133	Re: Nolan Director List Jones. I like Reeves too, but not for this. __________________ "Listen, Jenna, I didn't mean to steal your thunder--" My whole life is thunder!

09-23-2010, 08:02 PM	#5
batman44 Go Speed GO Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: right here Posts: 5,497	Re: Nolan Director List Pretty good list imo. I like Jones the best. __________________ << Romans 1:16 >> For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Last edited by batman44; 09-23-2010 at 08:05 PM.

09-23-2010, 08:03 PM	#6
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Re: Nolan Director List LOL!!!!! SNYDER??????? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! To be honest, Reeves is such a talented film director. Let Me In is getting nothing but positive buzz, and everyone would be lying to themselves if they said they weren't excited for him in the directors seat. To be honest, Jones is such a talented film director. Moon got nothing but positive buzz, and everyone would be lying to themselves if they said they weren't excited for him in the directors seat. __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

09-23-2010, 08:04 PM	#7
Sawyer Officer Friendly Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Doesn't Matter-- City Belongs to the Dead Now Posts: 48,133	Re: Nolan Director List Yeah, Snyder even being on a short list is just absurd to me. __________________ "Listen, Jenna, I didn't mean to steal your thunder--" My whole life is thunder!

09-23-2010, 08:07 PM	#8
J.Howlett Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 5,725	Re: Nolan Director List Matt Reeves is the most intriguing name on the list. Between Cloverfield and the serious buzz of Let Me In (in terms of vision), I would definitely entertain the idea of Reeves directing Superman. __________________ "Because he's the hero that Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now... and so we'll hunt him... because he can take it... because he's not a hero... he's a silent guardian, a watchful protector... a DARK KNIGHT." *"The Fire Rises"*

09-23-2010, 08:07 PM	#9
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Re: Nolan Director List To be completely honest, this just screams Reeves. Reeves is the kind of guy that'd go out of his way to make a movie like this. Sure Jones' Moon was an amazing, wonderful film, but I have to admit that I liked Cloverfield better, and I'm going to enjoy Let Me In probably a million times more than I would Source Code. Oh and, Reeves loves story telling, which is exactly what this movie needs. I want a Superman movie with a lot more drama than action. But I still want the action scenes to be balls to the wall awesome. Which he's proven he can do successfully in Cloverfield. __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

09-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#10
Motown Marvel Crimson and Clover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 20,204	Re: Nolan Director List im very glad to see jonah is not on that list. nothing against jonah, but no ones first stab at directing should be on a film like Superman! __________________ Dear Prudence, won't you come out and play?

09-23-2010, 08:09 PM	#11
mclay18 Justice is coming Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,516	Re: Nolan Director List I'm surprised to see Snyder on the list. I'm happy to see Liesbesman and Reeves on the list, but I'm not pleased with Tony Scott on the short list. I'm 50-50 on Duncan Jones. __________________ Think McFly Think "Come Think With Us."

09-23-2010, 08:09 PM	#12
batman44 Go Speed GO Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: right here Posts: 5,497	Re: Nolan Director List Reeves would be my strong second choice and I would guess he would be good with action. Oh, If Tony is tapped to direct expect Denzel Washington to be Lex lol. __________________ << Romans 1:16 >> For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

09-23-2010, 08:10 PM	#13
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Re: Nolan Director List Batman44, Washington will play an ordinary guy thrown into an extraordinary situation. "Superman, come on, I'm just an average guy...". __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

09-23-2010, 08:11 PM	#14
solidsnake86 Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,976	Re: Nolan Director List So they basically waited until Nolan was done with press for Inception (which has its last premiere in Italy this weekend). Its about time and I guess that annoucement in 4 weeks will be coming, but something tells me we'll hear about whose chosen before then.

09-23-2010, 08:11 PM	#15
Threshold Simply Amazing Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,913	Re: Nolan Director List I could really see this going to Reeves. __________________ WHISPER NIGHT PRODUCTIONS

09-23-2010, 08:15 PM	#17
J.Howlett Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 5,725	Re: Nolan Director List Aesop, Completely agree with you about Reeves. People tend to forget how strong a film, in concept and vision, Cloverfield is. Personally, I didn't think Let The Right One In needed an American remake, but based on the trailers, it seems Reeves nailed the hell out of it. __________________ "Because he's the hero that Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now... and so we'll hunt him... because he can take it... because he's not a hero... he's a silent guardian, a watchful protector... a DARK KNIGHT." *"The Fire Rises"*

09-23-2010, 08:16 PM	#18
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Re: Nolan Director List Seriously. SUPERMAN: Directed by Matt Reeves. Starring Jon Hamm, [female lead here], [Lex Luthor here] WRITTEN BY: John Nolan, and PRODUCED BY: Christopher Nolan. I'm getting chills... __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

09-23-2010, 08:16 PM	#19
FilmNerdJamie The Mod You Deserve SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Between the Moon, New York City & your sister Posts: 7,591	Re: Nolan Director List WB/Legendary are aiming for controllable directors? Never heard that before. __________________ Think McFly Think

09-23-2010, 08:17 PM	#20
Project862006 Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,784	Re: Nolan Director List why is snyder on list absurd lol solid director great with visuals and sfx and action great work with comic book movies and very faithful all films done with WB

09-23-2010, 08:17 PM	#21
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Re: Nolan Director List And there goes the fun of this thread. __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

09-23-2010, 08:20 PM	#22
Project862006 Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,784	Re: Nolan Director List whatever

09-23-2010, 08:20 PM	#23
terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 53,610	Re: Nolan Director List I'd go with Reeves right now, because I think he deserves it after Cloverfield, and Let Me In is getting some good buzz. __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

09-23-2010, 08:21 PM	#24
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Re: Nolan Director List Jones is a talented director too, but this just doesn't seem like something he could do. __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

09-23-2010, 08:23 PM	#25
Showtime Accomplishing Wonders SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sky Posts: 40,695	Re: Nolan Director List I personally would love Jones to get the gig, loved "Moon". I think that Jonathan Liebesman makes the most sense, however the whole Clash of Titans sequel might get in the way. Also a big possibility none of these dudes get the gig. However, this is great that there is something to talk about. __________________ ThinkMcflyThink.Com

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