Can DC/Warner Brothers release Justice League the movie before 2021?

[psylockolussus]

Right now, I don't think so,

From what I've heard; Ryan Reynolds will appear in the Justice League. But they won't include Christian Bale and the new Superman.

Oh man this is why Marvel is better.

DC should be fast making these movies.

NOTE: Can someone move this thread into the DC Movies section? Thanks

 

[CConn]

Absolutely none of that is true.

 

[psylockolussus]

I wonder if they are gonna add Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern in the Justice League movie.

 

[akfj]

DC should be fast making these movies.

No, they should have a plan first, and there has never been any evidence that they do.

 

[Kyle Rayner]

For them to do that movie, Geoff Johns needs to stop writing comic books and concentrate on making the films or at least how to translate them from book to film. His job is DC Creative Director or some sort of shenanigan b.s. that they made up for him. TDK was amazing, why can't DC/WB push for directors that want an opportunity to direct to take a chance to do other charaters movies? That seems to be fair to me. WB has a montain of money thanks to TDK, put it to use dammit!

 

[Kyle Rayner]

For them to do that movie, Geoff Johns needs to stop writing comic books and concentrate on making the films or at least how to translate them from book to film. His job is DC Creative Director or some sort of shenanigan b.s. that they made up for him. TDK was amazing, why can't DC/WB push for directors that want an opportunity to direct to take a chance to do other charaters movies? That seems to be fair to me. WB has a montain of money thanks to TDK, put it to use dammit!

Also it doesn't help that you put crappy games with the movies, it doesn't do any justice at all. Batman gets amazing games and the DC universe is only on PS3 and PC? That's a load of diggle berries.

 

[Airwings]

No, it's not possible.

Or it can come a little earlier than that, but the thing is that there are so much that need to be taken care of before.
We should have a Green Lantern franchise. And the same goes for The Flash. Then we will get a sequel to the Superman reboot. And live action adaptions of Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Green Arrow and Aquaman.
And there can't be too many DC films at the same time either. They said there will be only two per year.

 

[Karelia]

It seems like they might do a Justice League movie, then have spin offs from that, so they can all be in the same cinematic universe. I think that's one way it could work. Especially since GL didn't do too well, but I don't know. Still sad with the end results of the GL film.

 

[Rowsdower!]

I think a JL movie is attainable, they just need to go about it the right way. If that means copying Marvel's Avengers model of introducing characters in solo films and then putting them all in one big picture, so be it. I know they said that a JL film would be "separate" and consists of new actors playing the same roles, but I don't know if I buy that. I think that might be true for Batman, since Nolan's Batman is set in a world (apparently) without superpowered beings. So a more comic book-esque Batman might be appropriate for JL.

GL is also a wild card here, since the first film didn't perform like they'd hoped and the reception was... not the best. However, this could be the perfect opportunity to get people on board with GL. If they include him in a Justice League movie and the response is positive, that might get people excited about a GL sequel where we see Sinestro's downfall and all of that. Of course, they could also decide to either recast the Hal Jordan character (likely with a lesser known but still dependable actor like Nathan Fillion) or move on to John Stewart.

I'm going to say this right here and now: if MOS is a hit, then there is no way in hell Henry Cavill won't be playing Superman in a JL movie. The only way it wouldn't happen is if 1. a JL movie simply isn't made, or 2. WB stupidly decides to leave Supes out of a JL movie. But if it does happen, WB won't be stupid enough to cast yet another actor in a role that is so difficult to cast in the first place, especially if Henry is a hit with fans and critics.

That brings us to other characters. I know there are plans for Hawkman, Flash and maybe Wonder Woman and Aquaman. But these characters, IMO, should be introduced in a JL film. It just feels less risky. After the GA has been properly introduced to them, THEN spin them off into their own movies and see if audiences follow. Why do so many of us that grew up in the 80s know Green Lantern, Hawkman and so many of DC's more obscure characters? We read the comics, sure... but our original introduction to these characters was SUPER FRIENDS. Cheesy? Sure. But there was something cool about seeing ALL of the heroes together. I expect Avengers to be a massive blockbuster, and a Justice League film would be the same.

Some ideas for a JL cast... this is assuming they use a new Batman continuity, separate fron Nolan's. Also, not sure which Flash they'd use, so I posted ideas for both.

Superman: Henry Cavill
Batman: Timothy Olyphant
Wonder Woman: Christina Hendricks
GL Hal Jordan: Ryan Reynolds or Nathan Fillion
GL John Stewart: Shemar Moore
The Flash, Barry Allen: Andrew Lincoln
The Flash, Wally West: Mark Paul Gosselaar
Aquaman: Ryan Phillippe
Martian Manhunter: Lance Reddick
Hawkman: Jason Momoa
Hawkgirl: Diane Kruger
Captain Marvel: Owain Yeoman
Green Arrow: Max Brown
Dr. Fate: Hans Matheson
Amanda Waller: Angela Bassett
Max Lord: Bradley Cooper

 

[Kyle Rayner]

I think a JL movie is attainable, they just need to go about it the right way. If that means copying Marvel's Avengers model of introducing characters in solo films and then putting them all in one big picture, so be it. I know they said that a JL film would be "separate" and consists of new actors playing the same roles, but I don't know if I buy that. I think that might be true for Batman, since Nolan's Batman is set in a world (apparently) without superpowered beings. So a more comic book-esque Batman might be appropriate for JL.

GL is also a wild card here, since the first film didn't perform like they'd hoped and the reception was... not the best. However, this could be the perfect opportunity to get people on board with GL. If they include him in a Justice League movie and the response is positive, that might get people excited about a GL sequel where we see Sinestro's downfall and all of that. Of course, they could also decide to either recast the Hal Jordan character (likely with a lesser known but still dependable actor like Nathan Fillion) or move on to John Stewart.

I'm going to say this right here and now: if MOS is a hit, then there is no way in hell Henry Cavill won't be playing Superman in a JL movie. The only way it wouldn't happen is if 1. a JL movie simply isn't made, or 2. WB stupidly decides to leave Supes out of a JL movie. But if it does happen, WB won't be stupid enough to cast yet another actor in a role that is so difficult to cast in the first place, especially if Henry is a hit with fans and critics.

That brings us to other characters. I know there are plans for Hawkman, Flash and maybe Wonder Woman and Aquaman. But these characters, IMO, should be introduced in a JL film. It just feels less risky. After the GA has been properly introduced to them, THEN spin them off into their own movies and see if audiences follow. Why do so many of us that grew up in the 80s know Green Lantern, Hawkman and so many of DC's more obscure characters? We read the comics, sure... but our original introduction to these characters was SUPER FRIENDS. Cheesy? Sure. But there was something cool about seeing ALL of the heroes together. I expect Avengers to be a massive blockbuster, and a Justice League film would be the same.

Some ideas for a JL cast... this is assuming they use a new Batman continuity, separate fron Nolan's. Also, not sure which Flash they'd use, so I posted ideas for both.

Superman: Henry Cavill
Batman: Timothy Olyphant
Wonder Woman: Christina Hendricks
GL Hal Jordan: Ryan Reynolds or Nathan Fillion
GL John Stewart: Shemar Moore
The Flash, Barry Allen: Andrew Lincoln
The Flash, Wally West: Mark Paul Gosselaar
Aquaman: Ryan Phillippe
Martian Manhunter: Lance Reddick
Hawkman: Jason Momoa
Hawkgirl: Diane Kruger
Captain Marvel: Owain Yeoman
Green Arrow: Max Brown
Dr. Fate: Hans Matheson
Amanda Waller: Angela Bassett
Max Lord: Bradley Cooper

Sorry but John Stewart is already taken by a true U.S. Marine. Marine Cpl Nick "Hollywood" Jones played John Stewart in the film but was cut out. GL was supposed to run a little bit longer and Jones' scene was cut out. He signed on for the GL sequel if it happens, which will happen either way.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Sorry but John Stewart is already taken by a true U.S. Marine. Marine Cpl Nick "Hollywood" Jones played John Stewart in the film but was cut out. GL was supposed to run a little bit longer and Jones' scene was cut out. He signed on for the GL sequel if it happens, which will happen either way.

Not true. I thought that's what happened as well, but Poni Boy confirmed that scene was never actually filmed. Nick Jones was just an extra and a few sites jumped the gun and assumed he was playing John Stewart because he's a marine. Apparently he IS in the movie, in the bar scene. I didn't notice him, but other people did.

Anyway, even if there is any truth to him being in consideration to play John Stewart, the character didn't actually appear in the movie, so WB could cast anyone they want if they decide to use the character.

 

[Kyle Rayner]

Not true. I thought that's what happened as well, but Poni Boy confirmed that scene was never actually filmed. Nick Jones was just an extra and a few sites jumped the gun and assumed he was playing John Stewart because he's a marine. Apparently he IS in the movie, in the bar scene. I didn't notice him, but other people did.

Anyway, even if there is any truth to him being in consideration to play John Stewart, the character didn't actually appear in the movie, so WB could cast anyone they want if they decide to use the character.

He's not an extra and it was filmed cause it was in the 4 military newspapers. He auditioned for the part and got it, even if it was for an extra. He was promoting the movie with Ryan and Blake even though he was not during Comic Con.

 

[psylockolussus]

It should be like this!

2011- Green Lantern
2012- Superman (Man of Steel)
2013- Flash
2014- Batman (reboot)
2015- Wonder Woman
2016- Aquaman
2017- Hawkgirl
2018- Martian Manhunter
2020- Justice League

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

No it shouldn't, that plan is too long. Let's say Warner did prioritise a Justice League movie that was also a cinematic universe like with what is happening with the Marvel properties, it would be closer to this:

Green Lantern
*The Dark Knight Rises
Man of Steel
The Flash/ Wonder Woman (2013- fast tracked)
Batman 4/reinvention (2014- introduces a metahuman villain)
Superman 2 (2014- continues with the alien plot thread of Green Lantern, maybe Darkseid set up as JL villain)
Green Lantern 2 (2015- plot tread of a disasters in 2814 revealed to be Mars and Krypton, setting up J'onn, ties to Superman)

Justice League (2015)

Continue with individual franchises.

*not truly part of universe

 

[Kyle Rayner]

No it shouldn't, that plan is too long. Let's say Warner did prioritise a Justice League movie that was also a cinematic universe like with what is happening with the Marvel properties, it would be closer to this:

Green Lantern
*The Dark Knight Rises
Man of Steel
The Flash/ Wonder Woman (2013- fast tracked)
Batman 4/reinvention (2014- introduces a metahuman villain)
Superman 2 (2014- continues with the alien plot thread of Green Lantern, maybe Darkseid set up as JL villain)
Green Lantern 2 (2015- plot tread of a disasters in 2814 revealed to be Mars and Krypton, setting up J'onn, ties to Superman)


Justice League (2015)

Continue with individual franchises.

*not truly part of universe

I like your train of though, but I much rather they didn't say which cameo is in the film. Surprise, speculations, assumptions whatever you want to call it is much better. How Batman is out of the picture in a different universe is really stupid cause the first interaction occured in Superman Returns when there was a mention of Gotham City. Nolan should just relax, if he really feels that way about it he might as well keep on godfathering the rest of the DC. There'll be 20,000 different universes with only one superhero deadling with the bs.

 

[psylockolussus]

No it shouldn't, that plan is too long. Let's say Warner did prioritise a Justice League movie that was also a cinematic universe like with what is happening with the Marvel properties, it would be closer to this:

Green Lantern
*The Dark Knight Rises
Man of Steel
The Flash/ Wonder Woman (2013- fast tracked)
Batman 4/reinvention (2014- introduces a metahuman villain)
Superman 2 (2014- continues with the alien plot thread of Green Lantern, maybe Darkseid set up as JL villain)
Green Lantern 2 (2015- plot tread of a disasters in 2814 revealed to be Mars and Krypton, setting up J'onn, ties to Superman)

Justice League (2015)

Continue with individual franchises.

*not truly part of universe

There should be a solo film for Aquaman and Martian Manhunter or at least Aquaman before the Justice League movie.

 

[Godzilla2014]

Right now, I don't think so,

From what I've heard; Ryan Reynolds will appear in the Justice League. But they won't include Christian Bale and the new Superman.

Oh man this is why Marvel is better.

DC should be fast making these movies.

NOTE: Can someone move this thread into the DC Movies section? Thanks

Absolutely none of that is true.

I agree wholeheartedly with CCon.

 

[sethypants]

I hope aquaman and martian manhunter never make it as a lead in movie, they'll be aiming for disaster at box office. an aquaman spin off, from the justice league, i can accept. hawkman/hawkgirl movie.... still a little doubtful. but flash and WW need to get the hell outta the shadow and head to big screen

 

[misjuevos]

I hope aquaman and martian manhunter never make it as a lead in movie, they'll be aiming for disaster at box office.

look what marvel did with iron man. all it takes is a good story.

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

There should be a solo film for Aquaman and Martian Manhunter or at least Aquaman before the Justice League movie.

Why should there? Aquaman is generally viewed as an entirely impotent superhero and Martian Manhunter just doesn't have enough good source material to make a movie for and is probably the most unknown character of the Justice League, maybe a little more well known than Hawkman. It would be like making a Beast movie from X-Men. It just doesn't make sense, neither are financially viable and that is why your initial hypothesis flawed, Justice League has a classic lineup that is similar to The Avengers lineup, but Nick Fury, Hawkeye, and Black Widow don't have movies, the big four do, and WB are at a similar stage, with three franchises set up already (Batman, Superman, Green Lantern) which is why I only suggested to do one more movie, Flash could be most viable, due to the possibility of a crossover with Green Lantern, but Wonder Woman could have the advantage of being the first successful live action superheroine.

 

[chiefchirpa]

look what marvel did with iron man. all it takes is a good story.

Iron Man is Batman with a shinier costume and more techie gadgets. That premise never fails.

 

[p4poetic]

It should be like this!

2011- Green Lantern
2012- Superman (Man of Steel)
2013- Flash
2014- Batman (reboot)
2015- Wonder Woman
2016- Aquaman
2017- Hawkgirl
2018- Martian Manhunter
2020- Justice League

Batman does not need is another reboot. Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl having a solo movie?

 

[SuperFerret]

Hawkgirl (or the Hawks in general) should never be allowed near film ever.

And Aquaman has the potential to be one of the best movies ever made if it has the right team behind it.

 

[TheIncredibleSk]

James Cameron would kill a Aquaman movie.

 

[psylockolussus]

look what marvel did with iron man. all it takes is a good story.

I agree!