Why remake superman

The new movie will be produced under J. There is no director attached and no confirmation on whether the Superman role will be recast, or if Henry Cavill will don the cape again.

There have been rumors circulating since that Black Panther actor Michael B. Jordan would play Superman , but nothing has been confirmed. Back in , the actor even expressed interest in using Brainiac as the main villain. We've watched this Superman learn the ropes of being a superhero, now let's see what he's like as an experienced crimefighter with a fresh lease on life.

In May , it was reported that Henry Cavill was gearing up to return as Superman , only rather than starring in Man of Steel 2 , he would instead appear in movies like by other protagonists. We can have the best of both worlds … or rather, the best of both universes. When Warners announced in February that celebrated author Ta-Nehisi Coates is writing the screenplay and Abrams is producing, it did not address the matter of helming.

In a fitting twist, the director search is pitting DC against none other than Marvel. As Warners looks to fill its Superman vacancy, Marvel is on the hunt for a Blade helmer and is combing through the same list. But the question will come down to what kind of filmmaker Bad Robot and Warners want: an up-and-comer who can be backed by Abrams, who knows his way around tentpoles and franchises? Or an established filmmaker like a Barry Jenkins or a Ryan Coogler?

But establishing a new tone with the launch of the next Superman franchise is key to Warner Bros. For now, it's exciting to see Abrams involved in a Superman movie and Coates on board as the writer. Source: Deadline, Shadow and Act. Still, she enjoys every chance to put her music and musical theater knowledge to good use, particularly when it intersects with her love of superhero movies. Follow Molly on Twitter and Instagram mollyrockit, or contact her directly: molly at screenrant dot com.

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