BvS The Official Zack Snyder Directs Everything Thread - Part 2

[Poni_Boy]

You are just listing all the directors. Not sure how that is proof of anything.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Those all look like directors for hire to me.

All of them have been quoted as having sought after the property.

 

[OtherwiseKnownAs]

Those all look like directors for hire to me.

Look again.

 

[flickchick85]

You are just listing all the directors. Not sure how that is proof of anything.

Are you even familiar with the story of how the Russo's got hired? They had nothing on their resume suggesting they were up for this gig, it was literally JUST their passion for Cap, particularly Ed Brubaker's version, that convinced Feige to give them a chance.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Who was actually for hire though? Snyder. Nolan went to at least five other directors before going to Snyder because they turned it down. Plus, Snyder was first unsure of even taking it.

 

[Poni_Boy]

Who was actually for hire though? Snyder. Nolan went to at least five other directors before going to Snyder because they turned it down. Plus, Snyder was first unsure of even taking it.

Sounds like Wonder Woman. I MEAN Flash. I MEAN Batman. I MEAN Justice League.

 

[Zero_Effect]

Are you even familiar with the story of how the Russo's got hired? They had nothing on their resume suggesting they were up for this gig, it was literally JUST their passion for Cap, particularly Ed Brubaker's version, that convinced Feige to give them a chance.

Yeah F. Gary Gray dropped out of consideration to do Straight Outta Compton.

 

[Poni_Boy]

Yep. Just being obtuse for the sake of arguing. Nothing to see here

 

[Zero_Effect]

Yep. Just being obtuse for the sake of arguing. Nothing to see here

 

[Kobra]

Just get the people responsible for Daredevil

 

[Zero_Effect]

Just get the people responsible for Daredevil

Steven S. DeKnight could be a good choice for a future DC film. Might need to see him direct a few more things first though.

 

[flickchick85]

Yeah F. Gary Gray dropped out of consideration to do Straight Outta Compton.

Which was followed by what I said, lol.

 

[Zero_Effect]

Which was followed by what I said, lol.

I think it tends to get overblown the comic credentials of directors. Everyone hired has to give a interview were they talk about the love for the characters, what there favorite issues are or have to tweet photos of them in comic book shops.

 

[Logan0327]

whether they were the first choice or not i am confident in majority of the dcu directors

david ayer,patty jenkins and james wan are good storytellers first and foremost

 

[king666]

Who was actually for hire though? Snyder. Nolan went to at least five other directors before going to Snyder because they turned it down. Plus, Snyder was first unsure of even taking it.

I remember Snyder saying some stuff about Superman before getting the job. I can't seem to find it anywhere, though.

 

[king666]

Comic-Con wrap-up: Are superheroes done for?

Of course, as this summer and this comic-book convention have unfolded, it has become clear that no one is Superman anymore. Perhaps, says Watchmen director Zack Snyder, Superman is gone for good.

"They asked me to direct a Superman movie, and I said no," Snyder says. "He's a tricky one nowadays, isn't he? He's the king daddy of all comic-book heroes, but I'm just not sure how you sell that kind of earnestness to a sophisticated audience anymore."

 

[flickchick85]

Comic-Con wrap-up: Are superheroes done for?

That quote, plus that fact that he cited The Dark Knight Returns as his all-time favorite comic before getting the MoS gig, is enough to tell me he was never much of a Superman fan honestly. And it shows, imo.

 

[-Arya-]

Speaking of Comi Con, I wonder how people will react to him. Should be very interesting.

 

[Poni_Boy]

Speaking of Comi Con, I wonder how people will react to him. Should be very interesting.

He ain't gonna show. I doubt they'll have any DC Film stuff this year unless it's something big for SS like a premiere

 

[flickchick85]

You don't think they'll do a WW panel/footage?

 

[spider-neil]

Just get the people responsible for Daredevil

I think Netflix are bringing out the most sophisticated mature superhero drama bar none. Look DC, that is how it is done.
It breaks my heart that my favourite hero of all time wont ever get the 'Netflix' treatment.

 

[TeeKay]

That quote, plus that fact that he cited The Dark Knight Returns as his all-time favorite comic before getting the MoS gig, is enough to tell me he was never much of a Superman fan honestly. And it shows, imo.

This is what he said back in '12

It's funny, when Nolan came to me and said, 'Do you want to do Superman?' I was like 'No!' " Snyder admitted. “That's a difficult one. But I felt like I knew the rules. I understand the rules of Superman -- not necessarily better than anyone else -- but better than a normal filmmaker would. After doing 'Watchmen' and digging that deep into the why of superheroes, when Superman is presented to you, I felt like I was in a unique position to say 'I get this guy. I know what this is.'

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist

 

[Logan0327]

one thing i will say i find it a bit odd that marvel directors are always showing off the comic book research they are doing

james gunn

josh boone director of x men: new mutants
https://***********/JoshBooneMovies/status/600360135274340352

Scott Derrickson director of doctor strange

you get the feeling that they are big fans of the source material

dont get that with DC

 

[Lencho01]

Comic-Con wrap-up: Are superheroes done for?

Clearly you sell it by dropping it altogether.

That quote always made me iffy about him directing Superman in the first place. Same with Goyer writing and then saying he figured it out or whatever.

 

[TeeKay]

I'm sure Snyder does his research. He's a fanboy after all. He just doesn't understand the characters.