Ok, We have no clue if this is true, but this has come to our doorstep and it comes from a good source and it’s intriguing enough that we thought we’d publish. We don’t know if we want some of it to be true, but OK, read on and treat as a rumor if you like.
Some “Superman: Man of Steel” information passes our desk today; the 2012 Superman reboot that Christopher Nolan is overseeing. it essentially reads like this.
– Despite our massive skepticism, Jonah Nolan is apparently the frontrunner to direct “Superman.” At least right now he is.
– Another name in the mix is “The Dark Knight” co-writer David S. Goyer, and yes, as a director, but he’s potentially busy with another gig/deal for another superhero film (the story and script on “Man Of Steel” is his).
– WB want a writer/director for this “Superman” reboot as it would be cheaper than hiring writers and a director.
– Apparently the film was offered to the Wachowskis, but they balked.
– Some MAJOR Announcements are expected at Comic Con (duh)
– Christopher Nolan is all for his brother Jonah directing “Superman” and him producing the film.
– Apparently a draft of “The Man Of Steel” has come in and WB has been blown away.
– “It’s either going to be Goyer or Nolan directing from the sounds of it.”
– WB will likely be going with an unknown because they’re going to want to sign up that talent for a three picture deal. The Zachary Levi “Chuck” story is BS, however our source says, “there is a list knocking around, but its nothing major and really worth nothing more than a fan wish-list.”
Treat this all as intriguing rumors/take it with a grain of salt for now because that’s how we’re treating it, but we’ll admit, we’re a little taken aback and our interest has been piqued. We expect some major announcements from Comic Con between now and Saturday.
Has Jonah Nolan directed anything, though? That being said, fuck it. Hire Jonah Nolan to direct it. I think Goyer is at his best when he's writing with the Nolan bros, but not at the helm of a movie.
Apparently not.
I have a feeling David Goyer will direct the first and Jonathan will do the next two.
Good for him. I hope no one says that Jonah is simply riding his brother's coattails. Let's not forget it's Jonah's original short story ("Memento Mori") that gave Chris his breakthrough hit. No Jonah, no "Memento."
Ha, if this is true I'd say Chris is paying his brother back in a BIG WAY for giving him Memento.
I wouldn't be surprised if they announced the director at Comic Con, whoever that ends up being. Jonah Nolan is obviously a talented writer and storyteller, so as long as he has a good DP and can relate to actors and convey his story to them effectively, why not let him do it?
On the other hand, I can see the studio wanting someone with experience.
This may be the test of just how much pull Chris Nolan has in his "grandfather" role here. Obviously he's going to nominate his brother to do it, and if the studio is really trusting him then they will listen.
This information was cool back in February when IESB broke it…
Jonah and Goyer wouldn't be bad choices to pen the next Superman film, but they won't be starting from scratch. We've also been told from a studio insider that WB already has a story and a script that they are really hot for. So there IS a story. Now the question is, who wrote it and when can we read it? Maybe after we read the "Batman 3" script.
During the shit-show that followed "Superman Returns" the Wachowskis were in very serious talks with WB to bring Superman back in some capacity. The studio wanted them to direct but the duo only wanted to write and produce a new film and give the camera to James McTeigue. The studio said direct or no deal, so the Wachowskis took their "Speed Racer" Blu-Ray and went home. Well, not all the way home, they still have their helty multi-million dollar first look deal with WB and offices on the lot.
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8358&Itemid=71
Wasn't IESB shut down because the owner raped a kid? Yeah that's what I thought asshole! You're obviously some dickhead that used to write for them, writes for them now, or maybe you're that sick fuck ROB himself.
Do us all a favor and fuck off! NO ONE cares about anything iesb said before or is saying now!
David goyer is the same shit that he directed Blade: Trinity? Jonathan Nolan better here.
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"We don't know if we want some of it to be true, but OK, read on and treat as a rumor if you like."
you can finish writing NOT NEWS, I'd be grateful.