The Official Choose A Director Thread

[Sentinel X]

^I think he would do a great job and I'd be a happy camper if he decided to do it.

My choices so far:
- Steven Speilberg
- Peter Jackson
- Robert Zemeckis
- James Cameron
- Ridley Scott
- Wachowski Bros.

I am open to any of those choices.

 

[BATZARRO WWD]

1)Wachouski Brother's
2)Spieldberg
3)Michael Bay
4)George Miller
5)Peter Jackson

 

[Superman2007]

Danny Boyle....after watching "Sunshine", I think he'd do quite well adapting Morrison's All-Star: Superman.

I suggested this before Slumdog-mania. I still think he would be great. Does anyone else agree, or disagree?

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

• Basically one of the main idea's that sound like a driving force in creation of the next film.

What would sell me on the next director is if they are interested in tackling the mythology.

That to me would key in on how and why he became Superman, and of course ultimately what he does as Superman to be a hero.

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Is there any single idea that would stand out in what you want for another Superman film?

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i agree who ever ends up directing the next film (reboot/requel/sequel) needs to be a fan of the comics, and fully understand and know who and what the character is and all the mythos of the past 70 yrs.

As for ideas i cant think of anything good right now.

 

[GreenKToo]

That he gets Superman is about Truth, Justice, AND the American way and he won't apologize for it.

He promises to fix the suit.

He'll give us a villain thats worthy of Superman plus the fights to go along with it.

When and if he says ''EPIC'', he means it.

He hires CB writers to consult.

 

[DChero]

I really think cameos would be help add that dimension to a movie. J'onn may be a good addition into a Superman movie, adding more diversity to the alien aspects of the mythos. Even a mention of the Green Lantern Corps could help fill that part of the universe in as well.

This is the major issue I take with Nolan's Batman, he couldn't make a superhero movie. I'd like to see a writing team show that it can be done with tremendous commercial value.

 

[BestGirl]

I'd like to see him say that he's going to ditch the Donnerverse and consult all the various incarnations of Superman, like the comics (both early and more recent) and the cartoon.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I'd like to see him say that he's going to ditch the Donnerverse and consult all the various incarnations of Superman, like the comics (both early and more recent) and the cartoon.

That would be good. I actually would love to hear a director state elements of TAS would serve as part of the template. *drools*

Every fanboy's dream.

 

[Superman2007]

yea i agree who ever ends up directing the next film (reboot/requel/sequel) needs to be a fan of the comics, and fully understand and know who and what the character is and all the mythos of the past 70 yrs.

As for ideas i cant think of anything good right now.

The part I highlighted in bold is what I agree with, I also think the director should respect the character. I don't think being a "fan" of the comics or knowing every little detail is a pre-requisite. Nolan respects and understands Batman, but he's not a Batman fanboy. We need a director with that sort of approach for Superman. I think Danny Boyle could do it.

 

[Webhead2006]

that would be great, though it wouldnt hurt to be a fan of the comics too. But yea we need someone who understands all the traits of the character. Hopefully wb can find the right people to take over the reigns of superman.

 

[Superman2007]

that would be great, though it wouldnt hurt to be a fan of the comics too. But yea we need someone who understands all the traits of the character. Hopefully wb can find the right people to take over the reigns of superman.

I just don't want him to be a fan of Superman comics on the level Snyder was for Watchmen...that could back-fire with general audiences.

 

[Nightwing1977]

I'd like to see him say that he's going to ditch the Donnerverse and consult all the various incarnations of Superman, like the comics (both early and more recent) and the cartoon.

There you go. I'm all for that.

 

[Lex Luthor]

I'd like to see him say that he's going to ditch the Donnerverse and consult all the various incarnations of Superman, like the comics (both early and more recent) and the cartoon.

Spoken like a true prodigy.

 

[BestGirl]

Spoken like a true prodigy.

I started as a Superman know-nothing and have blossomed into a prodigy. Thank you Lex Luthor.

 

[Webhead2006]

Yea i guess you are right, we just need a knowledgeable guy who knows the mythos good and has alot of help from dc folks and all that.

 

[Christmas]

I'd like to see him say that he's going to ditch the Donnerverse and consult all the various incarnations of Superman, like the comics (both early and more recent) and the cartoon.

I get what you're saying and agree with the spirit of it, but imagine if McG got the gig and said "Yeah I'm gonna ignore the old movies altogether and do my own thing with it."

I highly doubt any filmmaker would so forcefully say he or she would totally ignore Donner's films.

They could say they're doing things we haven't seen in a Superman film and taking it new places, but dissing Donner's work even in the slightest way wouldn't sit well with a lot of people.

Singer was too reliant on Donner's work, true, but that work deserves the respect, imo, of any serious filmmaker attempting a new Superman film.

And when I say respect, I mean moving on. Admiring what the original Superman accomplished in the history of cinema and the pop culture impact it had, but respectfully moving on from it. Sort of like Nolan and Bale respectfully moving on from Burton and Keaton.

 

[mythicalheroes]

I choose Peter Jackson who directed "Lord of the Rings" and "King Kong" to direct the next Superman sequel for Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, and Kevin Spacey ? If Bryan Singer changes his mind.

Warner Bros Pictures Presents

A Jon Peters Production

In Association with Legendary Pictures

A Peter Jackson Film

"SUPERMAN FOREVER"

Starring

Brandon Routh as Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent

Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor

Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane

Sam Huntington as Jimmy Olsen

Terry O'Quinn as Brainiac

Eva Marie Saint as Martha Kent

Sally Field as Ellen Lane

Stephen Collins as General Sam Lane

Frank Langella as Perry White

Jennifer Love Hewitt as Lucy Lane

Dianne Wiest as Victoria White (Perry's wife; Richard's Aunt)

James Marsden as Richard White

Parker Posey as Kitty Kowalski

Susannah York as Lara (Special Appearance)

Claire Danes as Lana Lang

Aaron Smolinski as Pete Ross

Stephen Bender as Young Clark Kent (Flashback scene)

James Garner as Jonathan Kent (Flashback scene)

Zac Efron as Patrick White (Richard's younger brother)

Nicole Tom as Catherine "Cat" Grant (Daily Planet News Broadcaster)

Stockard Channing as Captain Maggie Sawyer

Brian Dennehy as Lieutant Daniel Turpin

Jay O'Sanders as Detective James "Jim" Henderson

Richard Dreyfus as Dr. Emil Hamilton (Star Lab Scientist)

Miranda Richardson as Dr. Natasha Anderson (Star Lab Scienstist)

Jackie Cooper as "The President" of the White House (Special Appearance)

Casting Credits

Directed by Peter Jackson

Produced by Peter Jackson, Bryan Singer, and Jon Peters

Story and Screenplay by George Perez, Dan Doughtery and Jon Peters

Executive Producer Robert Zemeckis

Music by James Horner and John Williams

 

[BestGirl]

I get what you're saying and agree with the spirit of it, but imagine if McG got the gig and said "Yeah I'm gonna ignore the old movies altogether and do my own thing with it."

I highly doubt any filmmaker would so forcefully say he or she would totally ignore Donner's films.

They could say they're doing things we haven't seen in a Superman film and taking it new places, but dissing Donner's work even in the slightest way wouldn't sit well with a lot of people.

Singer was too reliant on Donner's work, true, but that work deserves the respect, imo, of any serious filmmaker attempting a new Superman film.

And when I say respect, I mean moving on. Admiring what the original Superman accomplished in the history of cinema and the pop culture impact it had, but respectfully moving on from it. Sort of like Nolan and Bale respectfully moving on from Burton and Keaton.

Yeah, I know how Hollywood works and wouldn't expect a new director to come out and directly say that he was going to "ditch the Donnerverse." I wouldn't even want him to ignore the Donnerverse entirely but rather incorporate the Donner elements that have found their way into comic canon.

 

[Christmas]

Yeah, I know how Hollywood works and wouldn't expect a new director to come out and directly say that he was going to "ditch the Donnerverse." I wouldn't even want him to ignore the Donnerverse entirely but rather incorporate the Donner elements that have found their way into comic canon.

yeah me too, but there's plenty to leave behind for sure though.

 

[Webhead2006]

Yea i am fine with certain donnor elements to be kept like crystal fos,etc.... But i dont want to see another donnor setting film again. I would love to see new ideas and new concepts and more modern 80s/90s/00 mythos and less silver age stuff. Yes i know certain silver age stuff is being used again in the current comics and all that. But i would like to see new film incorp newer mythos stuff.

 

[Nirvana]

I would be happy if the director

- Did an origin story
- Borrowed elements from the Animated Series, Smallville, and of course the comics
- Lexcorp is part of the story
- Actual villain
- Trilogy

 

[Arach Knight]

An origin story for Superman would be too boring on film. It has already been proven with Superman Returns. Yes he wouldn't be on earth if Krypton hadn't exploded. Yes his psychological disposition relates to his loss of his homeworld etc etc. But that stuff is what dragged down Superman Returns and it is also what continues to see Superman have such saggy sales in the comic market. What makes Superman work is not this burden of dour psycho analysis about some complex he has about being lonely. Nobody wants to watch somebody that mighty spend an hour throwing a pity party. On that note, nobody wants to watch him spew out sermons either.

Superman should be moral, upstanding and brave, but not to this over done extent that has ruined the character some what. That is why Smallville and Lois & Clark were such excellent renditions. They captured what mattered without being bogged down by pseudo-psychology. It's lovely in writing but ****** on screen. When people go to see Superman, they want to see amazing feats and fights. This isn't 1978 when technology was limited like back in Donner's day. They can do Superman action sequences without blinking thanks to computer technology.

A new Superman movie needs a director that understands the need to have a powerful villain that operates as a fantastic foil for the character. People keep making Superman so damn introspective these days. That is why his relevance continues to diminish. He can be this moral compass and a boyscout and even a lone man in a crowd, without being a psycho-analytical snooze fest. Superman doesn't need a third introduction on film. Folks have seen the shows and cartoons. You don't have to be a comic fan to know that the guy comes from Krypton, loves Lois Lane and works at the Daily Planet. Whoever takes on the next film better find a way to establish the setting in under 35 minutes (a la Iron Man) and get the ball rolling so that people can have fun seeing this guy do what he does best...save the day.

 

[GreenKToo]

I'd like to see the origin in the opening credits, like pages from a CB but in live action. Show Krypton at its height, show it exploding, The rocket zooming thru space to Earth, the kents finding baby Kal-El and raising him etc..Then, when the opening scene starts, we would have a well established Superman.

I would even go as far to have Supes in a struggle with a Supervillain in the opening scene to really set the tone for the film. Maybe it could be a drone sent by Brainiac, or, maybe a lesser known villain like Metallo or Parasite. I don't really care who, just start it off with a bang..

 

[BATZARRO WWD]

• Basically one of the main idea's that sound like a driving force in creation of the next film.

What would sell me on the next director is if they are interested in tackling the mythology.

That to me would key in on how and why he became Superman, and of course ultimately what he does as Superman to be a hero.

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Is there any single idea that would stand out in what you want for another Superman film?

I think you nailed it right there. Even though this IS a superhero film we're talking about, it's still a long jump from "I wanna help people with my abilities" to "I wanna adopt a secret identity/public persona". If they tackle this well, they could have a classic in their hands.