Caffeinated Clint
Hmm, this sounds familiar
Remember that little report we ran a while back – one that most people, including Variety felt the need to debunk – suggesting that the “Superman Returns” sequel would be pushed back in favour of a “Justice League of America” movie?
Seems I wasn’t smoking crack – whilst watching old “Super Friends” episodes – when I ran that scoop, after all. My WB source was as straight-up as Colin Farell on a Sunday morning.
IESB.net confirms what Moviehole was informed last year – that a “JLA” movie is likely to happen before the next “Superman” movie (tentatively titled “The Man of Steel”). And yep, it’s just as we said, “Superman Returns” didn’t bring in as much green as hoped and the brothers Warner believe there’s more moolah in a film that’d team-up several superheroes. I loved “Superman Returns”, I thought it was terrific, but I can’t help but agree.
Interestingly enough, IESB adds that Brandon Routh might not be returning as Superman – there’s a question about Christian Bale’s Batman, too – for the film. It’s not for certain that he’ll be nixed from the line-up, but sources tell the site that the studio have a few other names that they might put the cape on. Interesting.
In addition, they report that George Miller (“Happy Feet”) is likely to be announced as the film’s director in a few weeks.
One can check out the IESB’s scoop here.
