Superman Reboot Writers Workshop

[Matt]

Here is an early version of the opening scene that Metropolisman and I wrote for our Superman script. The opening scene has changed a bit going forward, but this is what we are going for, so you get an idea. We include this short view into an origin during the opening credits.

Not bad at all my friend I can't wait to read the rest.

 

[Showtime]

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If you read one of my previous posts I think we are on the same page, at least I think I was in the ballpark. You know alot though man. I might have to turn to you to represent me.

 

[Showtime]

Not bad at all my friend I can't wait to read the rest.

We'll see how it goes.

 

[matthooper]

If you read one of my previous posts I think we are on the same page, at least I think I was in the ballpark. You know alot though man. I might have to turn to you to represent me.

Thanks. I spent a lot of time on them so I better know them inside and out.

Anyway, I'm looking foward to your continuing story.

 

[Matt]

We'll see how it goes.

Thats ominious

 

[Showtime]

Thats ominious

No it will be completed. We are working off an old draft that I had from years ago and updating it. Metropolisman just wrote a fantastic action sequence last night.

 

[Showtime]

Here is an early version of the opening scene that Metropolisman and I wrote for our Superman script. The opening scene has changed a bit going forward, but this is what we are going for, so you get an idea. We include this short view into an origin during the opening credits.

FADE IN

ON PLANET EARTH

It looks diminutive against the vast expanse of space but as we get closer, it grows bigger and bigger until it fills up the entire screen.

BLACKOUT!

(OS) A FAMILIAR HEROIC THEME BLARES TRIUMPHANTLY

ROLL CREDITS

JOR-EL (VO)
If he remains here with us, he will die
as surely as we will.​

Suddenly we are thrust downward at lightning speeds and burst through a barrier of clouds.

LARA (VO)
Why Earth Jor-El? Their primitives,
thousands of years behind us.

The sun shines down upon a large stretch of lush green farmland as it rapidly passes underneath.

JOR-EL (VO)
He will need that advantage to survive.
Their atmosphere will sustain him.

EXT. KENT FARM – DAY

A rustic farmhouse stands proudly next to a large red barn. The topmost window of the house is wide open.

Through the window we find a young Clark Kent sleeping, FLOATING A FOOT ABOVE HIS BED.

LARA (VO)
He will defy their gravity.

INT. BATHROOM – CONT.

A teenage Clark Kent stares at himself in the mirror before placing a thick pair of black-framed glasses on.

JOR-EL (VO)
He will look like one of them

EXT. SMALLVILLE – CONT.

A “Welcome to Smallville” sign is surrounded by cornfields as far as the eye can see, the corn is violently swaying and then...

A TORNADO

rips the sign from the ground and tosses into the distance.

LARA (VO)
He won’t be one of them.

CUT TO:

The force of the tornado pushes a car into a telephone poll. A man stumbles from the vehicle as the Tornado gaines on him.

JOR-EL (VO)
No. His dense molecular structure will
make him strong.

BACK TO:

The man cowers against a brick wall as a tornado flips his car into the air and right at him. A twenty-something Clark Kent catches the car in mid air and places it gently at his feet. The man flees in panic.

LARA (VO)
He’ll be odd. Different.

CUT TO:

ClarkKent is jogging down a dirt road as a car packed with cheerleaders driven by Lana Lang motors by. Clark and Lana share a smile. As the car clears a hill Clark dashes into a cornfield at super speed.

JOR-EL (VO)
He’ll be fast. Virtually invulnerable.

CUT TO:

A pair of hunters take aim from the shelter of the forest and the gun fires. THE BULLLET zips out of the group of trees and connects with Clark’s chest bounces off and into the dirt in front of him.

LARA (VO)
Isolated. Alone.

CUT TO:

Clark is in the middle of a field, miles from the Kent Farm embracing Ma & Pa Kent before he takes off his glasses and looks skyward.

JOR-EL (VO)
He will not be alone.

BACK TO:

Clark shoots upward into the sky zooming through the clouds.

JOR-EL (VO)
He will never be alone.

We are taken on a tour of the skies as we see a futuristic city spread out before us.

JOR-EL (VO)
Live as one of them Kal-El, to discover
where you strength and power are needed.

Close on the Daily Planet Globe as it spins.

JOR-EL (VO)
Always hold in your heart the pride of your
special heritage.

END CREDITS

BUMPED

 

[TheLongestDay]

good stuff-keep it coming

 

[Super Kal]

awesome job, Showtime

 

[Metropolis_Man]

When the ideas start flowing, the Showtime is an unstoppable force. The things that are shaping up in this film, are some of the best I've known in any live action Superman projects. I'm an avid fan and reader of Superman comics, and Showtime has an extremely vast knowledge of the Man of Steel as well so between us, we promise not to let anyone down. Or so is our hope.

 

[Matt]

Hey Metropolis Man, loved the first part of the script ...NOW BACK TO WORK! DON'T MAKE ME GET OUT THE WHIP!

 

[Metropolis_Man]

Yes sir. I'm back on it right now..............I KID YOU NOT.


(I believe this is the best thing about all three spiderman films.

 

[Matt]

Yes sir. I'm back on it right now..............I KID YOU NOT.


(I believe this is the best thing about all three spiderman films.

In that case your script has my full support

Just let me get my golf buddy Alan Horne on the phone

 

[Metropolis_Man]

Nice! I didn't want to give to much of our little script away, but he shows up and lets just say thwarts another bald man that we know too well. And the days will haunt Superman forever.

 

[Man-E-Toys]

what i really wanted from the beginning was an origin story with routh complete with krypton, smallville etc, but that didn't happen.. soooo i want to see MOS.

 

[Thot]

With all the news I've been reading so far, it looks like they're tactfully(?) shifting attention to the excitement of a JLA movie w/Supes and away from the MOS sequel. With no Routh in JLA and MOS looking to be maybe around 2010,...I'm guessing the powers that be are hoping to sweep Singer out of the picture altogether. My choice would be a total reboot in 2010 or 2011, with a new director. I liked Routh as Superman, but things aren't looking good for him these days. I'm of the opinion that Singer and Routh may be out and a largely or entirely new cast will be in. Please God, let it be!!

 

[Angeloz]

You do know about the legal troubles that may mean no Superman after 2013? So they'd be dumb to delay a Superman picture.

Angeloz

 

[Superman-Prime]

I voted Superman Man of Steel.

 

[El Payaso]

So they'd be dumb

Oh I see no problem there.

 

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

Dont let him and his writers near any superhero movie ever again !!!

 

[Backdrifter]

origin story:

Director: Not Bryan Singer.
Screenplay: Frank Darabont and/or Lawrence Kasdan
Score: Williams or Newton Howard

My only real request casting wise is Rachel McAdams for Lois Lane. Prefer a relative unknown, mid twenties actor for Supes. I would like to see a mid thirties Jor-El. I would like to see them get away from the barren Krypton look. I want to see a futuristic, modern Metropolis and none of that stand in New York City crap. Most importantly I want a super villian. Braniac would be the best choice. Maybe he could even play an "Emperor" like role and be the final villian in some kind of trilogy.

 

[bgshw44]

I voted Superman Man of Steel.

right on

 

[merced]

You do know about the legal troubles that may mean no Superman after 2013? So they'd be dumb to delay a Superman picture.

Angeloz

The legal troubles make JL a better option for WB IMO. Why do another Superman film. Risk and all. If the franchise is over in 2013 indefintely. However long it takes to get to SCOTUS. If TW loses at SCOTUS the franchise may be over for good.

 

[Angeloz]

SCOTUS - Supreme Court Of The United States I take it. There's a possibility of a deal being worked out. Because it'd be dumb for either side to destroy Superman. I'll point to Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling. But I don't know if they'll do it after a court case. It's possible.

Angeloz

 

[That'ssuper!]

Nice! I didn't want to give to much of our little script away, but he shows up and lets just say thwarts another bald man that we know too well. And the days will haunt Superman forever.

Would that bald man, happen to be Brainiac? Not the version from the golden era I hope. Awesome though.