Justice League Status Updates Thread - Part 1

[Donnie Darko]

I like Reynolds and would prefer that he return, but it wouldn't be a deal breaker if he didn't. I do want a differnet costume, though. I'd rather it be a more practical-looking costume with CGI effects/glow/whatever, but not the CGI skin from the GL movie.

 

[BestGirl]

Even if Reynolds wanted to return, which I doubt, WB probably won't ask for him because they wouldn't want their new tentpole to be associated with a massive flop.

 

[Lily Adler]

I'd much rather Hal than John.

John's a boring dog turd.

Well if one were to want a Lantern that adds diversity they could always go with the new version of Alan Scott.

 

[BestGirl]

Come to think of it, they really will need diversity in the JL cast. I'm banking on seeing Jon Stewart, however boring he may or may not be.

 

[shauner111]

I'd much rather Hal than John.

John's a boring dog turd.

 

[Zionite1]

Im all for a gl reboot so i dont want reynolds.There is no valid reason why he should be in the movie other than fans wanting a sense of pseudo-continuity within the DCCU universe.

 

[Lily Adler]

So is it DCCU OR DCMU?

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

Come to think of it, they really will need diversity in the JL cast. I'm banking on seeing Jon Stewart, however boring he may or may not be.

They might just put Cyborg in instead. That, or Martian Manhunter could be the black guy. I'd like that... even though he's actually a Martian.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I can see them going with the New 52 League, so that would mean Cyborg. Then again, the Avengers didn't have diversity. I'm not counting Nick Fury because he, technically, isn't an Avenger.

 

[CConn]

Nick Fury would count.

 

[Baramos]

So I was perfectly right about the rumored directors for this getting exponentially worse and worse as they go.

First we had Ben Affleck.

Then the Wachowskis.

Now...it is Brett Ratner. Yes, that's right. X-Men: The Last Stand Brett Ratner.

EDIT: Ooh, also Rush Hour 1, 2, and 3! Quite the pedigree, here...

 

[protocida]

And Zack Snyder. And Reuben Flescher.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

and McG

 

[Donnie Darko]

how long until Kevin Smith's name is attached, or am I 10-15 years too late on that?

 

[Lily Adler]

They've pretty much hit most of the in-house directors, except Yates... Although, I think he was rumored earlier.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I read that too. It was Yates, Matt Reeves and Jonathan Liebesman. But I don't think it was true.

 

[The Batkilt]

So what's your surname then ?

I'll consider using my middle name as a surname if need be.

 

[HighFivingMF]

There is no valid reason why he should be in the movie other than fans wanting a sense of pseudo-continuity within the DCCU universe.

Or, again, because we liked him. And why would would be a "sense of pseudo-continuity?" It would be regular old continuity.

 

[terry78]

I actually am considering Matt Reeves now. Cloverfield and Let Me In were varied enough that I think it would be an interesting gig for him.

 

[Naked Shia]

People who continue to lobby for something that is never going to happen is also annoying. Pretty simple.

Nobody is lobbying for Reynolds to return. We're merely suggesting he could.

 

[Zionite1]

Or, again, because we liked him. And why would would be a "sense of pseudo-continuity?" It would be regular old continuity.

I dont buy that.An overwhelming number of Reynold fans admit that he wasnt GREAT as Hal-at best "okay".Why would they want settle for an "okay"actor as Hal instead of a phenemonal Actor.It doesnt make sense.The only reason I can think is to maintain the sense of pseudo continuity-to maintain the sense that the GL movie is some how part of the DCCU,thus making the DCCU seem more built than it actually is.

 

[Ultra Nolanite]

I'd much rather Hal than John.

John's a boring dog turd.

Tony Stark is a boring turd in the comics but so entertaining in the IM movies. They could easily change up Stewarts character for the movies. You're not obliged to use all the lesser characteristics of comicbook characters in movies, just make the movie versions interesting and likeable if they're not in the comics. You can still maintain the core essence of the character.

Comicbook Tony and movie Tony are bothe driven by the same goals that define them only one is fun the other is boring, still essentially the same character. Same can be done with Stewart.

Heath Ledger wasn't the Joker from the comics but he was still very enjoyable. What I'm saying is you could easily use john Stewart and not have him be boring.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

anyone seen "speechless" (1994) where wondy i mean gina davis falls for keaton (batman) over reeve (superman)

 

[Rowsdower!]

LOL, yeah. You know, Geena Davis might have made a good Wonder Woman back in the day, now that you mention it.


Then again, her attempts at action movies (Cutthroat Island and The Long Kiss Goodnight) were horrible. But that probably had more to do with Renny "I Directed the Worst Die Hard Movie Before Len Wiseman Came Along" Harlin.

 

[CConn]

Tony Stark is a boring turd in the comics but so entertaining in the IM movies. They could easily change up Stewarts character for the movies. You're not obliged to use all the lesser characteristics of comicbook characters in movies, just make the movie versions interesting and likeable if they're not in the comics. You can still maintain the core essence of the character.

Comicbook Tony and movie Tony are bothe driven by the same goals that define them only one is fun the other is boring, still essentially the same character. Same can be done with Stewart.

Heath Ledger wasn't the Joker from the comics but he was still very enjoyable. What I'm saying is you could easily use john Stewart and not have him be boring.

But why totally rewrite John's character just to be interesting when you have three other human GLs who are already interesting on their own?