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Untitled Man of Steel sequel
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Directed byZack Snyder
Screenplay byChris Terrio
David S. Goyer
Story byDavid S. Goyer
Zack Snyder
Based onBatman by
Superman by
Produced byCharles Roven
Deborah Snyder
StarringHenry Cavill
Ben Affleck
Amy Adams
Jesse Eisenberg
Gal Gadot
Diane Lane
Jeremy Irons
Laurence Fishburne
CinematographyLarry Fong
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled Man of Steel sequel is an upcoming American crossover superhero film directed by Zack Snyder, written by David S. Goyer and Chris Terrio with Christopher Nolan returning but as executive producer. Based on the DC Comics characters Superman and Batman, it is a sequel to 2013’s Man of Steel. It also servers as the third reboot to the Batman series and the second installment of the DC Cinematic Universe. Snyder returns as director, with Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne reprising their roles from the first film. While Ben Affleck, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons and Gal Gadot join the cast respectively.

The untitled Man of Steel sequel is scheduled to be released on May 6, 2016.

Cast

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Production

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Early development

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Further information: Superman in film § Batman vs. Superman
Further information: Batman in film § Batman vs. Superman

Warner Bros. abandoned J. J. Abrams' script for Superman: Flyby, which had been greenlighted with McG to direct.[6][7] When McG dropped out in favor of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,[8] Warner Bros. approached Wolfgang Petersen to direct Superman: Flyby,[9] however, in August 2001,[10] Andrew Kevin Walker pitched Warner Bros. an idea titled Batman vs Superman, attaching Petersen as director. Superman: Flyby was put on hold,[9] and Akiva Goldsman was hired to rewrite Walker's Batman vs. Superman.[11]

Goldsman's draft, dated June 21, 2002, had Bruce Wayne going through a mental breakdown after his five-year retirement from crime fighting. Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth and Commissioner Gordon are all dead, but Bruce's depressed emotions become resolved with fiancée Elizabeth Miller. Meanwhile, Clark Kent is struggling because of a recent divorce with Lois Lane. Clark and Bruce are close friends, and Clark is Bruce's best man. After the Joker kills Elizabeth on the honeymoon, Bruce plots a revenge scheme, while Clark tries to hold him back. In return, Bruce blames Clark for her death, and the two go against one another. Part of the script took place in Smallville, where Clark goes into exile with Lana Lang. However, Lex Luthor is held to be responsible for the entire plot of Batman and Superman destroying each other. The two decide to team up and stop Luthor.[12] Christian Bale, who would play the character in Christopher Nolan's Batman film trilogy, was simultaneously approached to portray Batman for Darren Aronofsky's Batman: Year One,[13] while Josh Hartnett was offered the role of Superman.[8]

Filming was to start in early 2003, with plans for a five- to six-month shoot. The release date was set for the summer of 2004.[14] However, Warner Bros. canceled development to focus on individual Superman and Batman projects after Abrams submitted another draft for Superman: Flyby.[15] According to Petersen "[Warner Bros.' chief] Alan Horn was so torn, because it's such a fascinating concept to do a Batman versus Superman film."[16] Petersen still has expressed interest in directing Batman vs. Superman sometime in the future (with Bale as Batman),[17] as has Bryan Singer.[18] In the opening scene of I Am Legend, a large banner displays the Superman symbol within the Batman symbol in Times Square. It is meant as an in-joke by writer Akiva Goldsman, who wrote scripts for Batman vs. Superman and I Am Legend.[19]

Development

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On June 10, 2013, it was announced that director Zack Snyder and screenwriter David S. Goyer will both be returning for a Man of Steel sequel which is being fast tracked by Warner Bros. Goyer had previously signed a three-film deal, which includes Man of Steel, its sequel, and a Justice League film featuring Superman. Christopher Nolan has announced he will be attached as executive producer, while composer Hans Zimmer has expressed doubts about returning to score the sequel.[20] On June 16, 2013, The Wall Street Journal reported that the studio is possibly planning to release the sequel in 2014.[21]

On July 20, 2013, Zack Snyder confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con International that the sequel to Man of Steel in 2015 will have Superman and Batman meeting for the first time in a cinematic format. Goyer and Snyder will co-write the story, and Goyer will write the script. Cavill, Adams, Lane, and Fishburne are confirmed to reprise their roles.[22][1] Initially, Snyder stated that the film would take inspiration from the comic The Dark Knight Returns.[23] However, in November 2013, Snyder clarified that the film would not be based on the novel. "If you were going to do that, you would need a different Superman. We’re bringing Batman into the universe that now this Superman lives in."[24] Goyer stated at the Superman 75th Anniversary Panel at Comic-Con, that Superman and Batman will face off, and titles under consideration are Superman vs Batman or Batman vs Superman.[25] The production will start filming in Toronto, Ontario rather than Vancouver in 2014.[26] On August 22, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter announced the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman, along with the film's release date of July 17, 2015.[2] Warner Bros. confirmed that the sequel will be filmed in Detroit and other areas in Michigan.[27] Filming commenced on October 19, 2013, at East Los Angeles College to shoot a football game between Gotham City University and rival Metropolis State University.[28]

Pre-production

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On November 7, 2013, Variety reported that Gal Gadot, Elodie Yung and Olga Kurylenko had auditioned for a lead female role.[29] On November 30, it was reported that the Kent farm featured in Man of Steel will be used in the film.[30] On December 4, 2013, it was reported that Gal Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman.[4] On December 9, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter announced that actor, Jason Momoa was in talks to join the film.[31] On December 18, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio will rewrite the script.[32] On January 17, 2014, it was announced that the film had been delayed from its original July 17, 2015 release date to May 6, 2016, in order to give the filmmakers "time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story".[33] On January 31, 2014, Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons were cast as Lex Luthor and Alfred Pennyworth, respectively.[34] Jeremy Irons Join the Cast of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Untitled Superman/Batman Film from Director Zack Snyder. In an official press release, Snyder described the casting of Eisenberg as Luthor by stating, "Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions."[35]

References

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  2. ^ a b Schillaci, Sophie (August 22, 2013). "Ben Affleck Is Batman for 'Man of Steel' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons Join the Cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' Untitled Superman/Batman Film from Director Zack Snyder". Business Wire. January 31, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Gal Gadot to Play Wonder Woman in 'Batman vs. Superman'". Variety. December 4, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
  5. ^ "Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons Join the Cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' Untitled Superman/Batman Film from Director Zack Snyder". Business Wire. January 31, 2014.
  6. ^ David Hughes (2003). Comic Book Movies. Virgin Books. pp. 21–2. ISBN 0-7535-0767-6.
  7. ^ Mike White. "Superman: Grounded". Cashiers du Cinemart. Archived from the original on February 16, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2008.
  8. ^ a b Daniel Fierman; Nancy Miller; Brian M. Raftery (March 14, 2003). "Stallville?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 8, 2008.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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  10. ^ Brian Linder (August 9, 2001). "More Batman, Superman Insanity at WB". IGN. Retrieved February 4, 2008.
  11. ^ David Hughes (March 2004). "The Dark Knight Strikes Out". Tales From Development Hell. London: Titan Books. pp. 192–211. ISBN 1-84023-691-4.
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  16. ^ Brian Jacks (2010-03-15). "EXCLUSIVE: Christian Bale Met For Superman Role In Wolfgang Petersen's 'Batman Vs. Superman'". MTV News. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
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  20. ^ Fischer, Russ (October 16, 2013). "Hans Zimmer Sees 'So Many Good Reasons Not to Do' 'Batman Vs Superman'". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  21. ^ Fritz, Ben (June 16, 2013). "'Man of Steel' Movie May Give DC Comics More Superpowers". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  22. ^ Kit, Borys (July 20, 2013). "Superman and Batman Film Set for Comic-Con Reveal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  23. ^ Anders, Charlie Jane (July 20, 2013). "They're doing a Superman/Batman movie... but that's not the big news". io9. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
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  25. ^ Collura, Scott (July 23, 2013). "Comic-Con: Man of Steel Sequel Likely Called Batman Vs. Superman". IGN. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  26. ^ "MAN OF STEEL 2 PRODUCTION DEPARTS VANCOUVER FOR TORONTO". Vancitybuzz.com. July 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  27. ^ "Superman-Batman movie will film in Michigan". Lansing State Journal. August 29, 2013.
  28. ^ Vasquez, Danny (October 15, 2013). "Batman, Superman step onto the field". East Los Angeles College Campus News. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  29. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 7, 2013). "New Actresses Test for 'Batman vs. Superman'…as Wonder Woman? (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
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  31. ^ Kit, Borys (December 09, 2013). "Jason Momoa in Talks to Join Batman-Superman Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 09, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  32. ^ "Batman-Superman Film Enlists 'Argo' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  33. ^ "Warner Bros. Pictures Pushes Batman vs. Superman Back to 2016". ComingSoon.net. January 17, 2014.
  34. ^ "Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons Join the Cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' Untitled Superman/Batman Film from Director Zack Snyder". Business Wire. January 31, 2014.
  35. ^ "Jesse Eisenberg is Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons is Alfred in Batman vs. Superman". BeyondHollywood.com. January 31, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
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