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Superman: Man of Steel
Directed by Bryan Singer
Produced by Bryan Singer
Gilbert Adler
Jon Peters
Chris Lee
Starring Brandon Routh
Kevin Spacey
Frank Langella
Sam Huntington
Music by John Ottman
Cinematography Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing by John Ottman
Elliot Graham
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date(s) 2010
Country Flag of the United States United States
Language English
Budget $175 million
Preceded by Superman Returns
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Superman: Man of Steel is an upcoming superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Superman and sequel to Superman Returns (2006). Bryan Singer will return to direct, with Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Frank Langella and Sam Huntington returning to reprise their roles. Kate Bosworth is enthusiastic to return. Man of Steel will have more action sequences and multiple villains.

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[edit] Premise

The scope of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan will be an influence of the storyline, and Man of Steel will have an alien villain.[1] Former writer Dan Harris says there will be more than one villain.[2] More action sequences will be seen, and Bryan Singer hinted that the "New Krypton" landmass that was floating in space at the end of Superman Returns will be part of the storyline.[3] Brandon Routh revealed, "I’m gonna get to fight something, or someone. An enemy with real physical power might be worked in there, definitely."[4] Former writer Michael Dougherty explained, "The easy comparison is X-Men—X2, or Star Trek: The Motion Picture—Star Trek II. We are taking what we've already established and getting that out of the way. Let's just make it shorter, tighter and more action-packed."[5]

[edit] Cast

Brandon Routh will return as Superman, and improve his muscular physique once more,[6] while Kate Bosworth is enthusiastic to return as Lois Lane.[7] Sam Huntington will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen,[8] and Frank Langella will reprise Perry White, as they are both under contract for two sequels.[9] Kevin Spacey is set as Lex Luthor, and hopes to complete all of his scenes in a six-week block, as was done for Superman Returns.[10]

[edit] Production

In February 2006, Warner Bros. announced a summer 2009 theatrical release date. Legendary Pictures will co-finance the film 50/50 with the studio, with Bryan Singer directing.[11] Gilbert Adler,[2] Jon Peters,[12] and Singer[13] will produce while Chris Lee will executive produce.[14] Singer dropped out of directing films such as Logan's Run and The Mayor on Castro Street in favor of doing a sequel to Superman Returns.[15] Warners and Legendary Pictures were disappointed by Superman Returns' theatrical box office, and are looking forward to a far lower budget for the sequel.[16] In the words of Warner Bros. President Alan F. Horn, "I thought it was a very successful movie, but I think it should have done $500 million worldwide. We should have had perhaps a little more action to satisfy the young male crowd."[17] $175 million is the maximum budget the studio is aiming for.[18]

In November 2006, work on the storyline was starting, with an eye to start filming in summer 2007.[14] In March 2007, Singer halted the sequel in favor of Valkyrie.[19] Filming was then set to begin in March 2008,[20] while in April 2007, Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were still working on the story, and Peters hoped to have a script by the end of the year, with pre-production to start in January or February 2008.[12]

Singer then announced that filming will begin in summer 2008,[2] while Variety reported in October 2007 that Dougherty and Harris left in favor of other career opportunities.[21] The release date was then moved to 2010 because of the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike.[22] Despite various reports that Singer was no longer directing,[23] and the film was in desperate search of writers after Dougherty and Harris' departure,[24] Singer denied the reports, saying the film was in the early development phases.[25]

Singer has expressed interest filming some scenes in 3-D film,[3] while post-production will take place in Hawaii.[14]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Edward Douglas. "Singer Still Planning Superman Sequel", Superhero Hype!, 2006-07-21. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  2. ^ a b c Frosty. "Bryan Singer – Exclusive Video Interviews at the 2007 Saturn Awards", Collider.Com, 2007-05-11. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  3. ^ a b Scott Chitwood. "Exclusive: Singer on Superman Sequel & DVD", Superhero Hype!, 2006-07-22. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  4. ^ "Exclusive: No Zod in Superman Returns 2?", Empire, 2007-03-13. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  5. ^ Patrick Lee. "Next Superman Has More Baddies?", Sci Fi Wire, 2007-01-17. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  6. ^ Fred Topel. "Brandon Routh Looking For More Fights In Superman Returns 2", Rotten Tomatoes, 2006-11-03. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  7. ^ Heather Newgen. "Superman Returns' Lois Lane, Kate Bosworth", Superhero Hype!, 2006-06-16. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  8. ^ Heather Newgen. "Huntington Signed for Two Superman Sequels", Superhero Hype!, 2006-06-09. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  9. ^ Edward Douglas. "Frank Langella on the Return of Perry White", Superhero Hype!, 2007-11-08. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  10. ^ Anne Thompson. "Spacey set for Superman sequel", Variety, 2007-07-10. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  11. ^ "Studio Sets Super Sequels", IGN, 2006-02-23. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  12. ^ a b Ann Donahue. "Dialogue: Jon Peters", The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-04-30. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  13. ^ "Super Sequel Set", IGN, 2006-10-30. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  14. ^ a b c Michael Tsai. "Sequel to Superman Returns due in 2009", The Honolulu Advertiser, 2006-11-08. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  15. ^ Michael Fleming; Pamela McClintock. "Inside Move: Superman playing with Singer's sked", Variety, 2006-05-15. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  16. ^ Pamela McClintock. "WB mulls Superman redux", Variety, 2006-08-13. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  17. ^ "Horn Planning Superman Sequel for 2009", Superhero Hype!, 2006-08-18. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  18. ^ Stephen Galloway. "Studios are hunting the next big property", The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-07-10. 
  19. ^ Michael Fleming. "United Artists grabs Singer thriller", Variety, 2007-03-13. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  20. ^ "Superman Sequel Eyeing March '08 Start", Superhero Hype!, 2007-03-19. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  21. ^ Marc Graser. "Superman writers won't return", Variety, 2007-10-21. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  22. ^ Stax. "JLA Deadline Looms", IGN, 2008-01-14. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  23. ^ Anne Thompson. "Dark Knights Nolan and DC Comics Pics", Variety, 2007-12-27. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  24. ^ Maria Elena Fernandez; Matea Gold. "Industry awakes, plays catch-up", Los Angeles Times, 2008-02-15. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  25. ^ Olly Richards. "Singer Talks Superman Returns Sequel", Empire, 2008-03-12. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 

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