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A rumor has broken out that Denzel Washington (Training Day) was under consideration for the role of Lex Luthor in the Man of Steel sequel. Nuke the Fridge is exclusively reporting that this rumor is actually misinterpreted and Washington is actually be considered for a different role. That role in Superman vs Batman (or Batman vs. Superman) is that of John Stewart a Green Lantern. Now this is just a rumor, of course, and has not been confirmed by DC Comics or its parent Warner Brothers.
“Nuke the Fridge” is not the most reliable site on the web. However, this does bring up a few interesting possibilities. The first of which is that Warner Brothers is over crowding the Man of Steel sequel. We already have three members of the Justice League in the film and now a fourth? On a better note, this would mean a second chance for the Green Lantern character on the big screen. Granted it is not Hal Jordan, but does anyone want to see a sequel with Ryan Reynolds? No. We also have to ask why Denzel Washington? Why not a younger actor?
I for one, would all be for a John Stewart/ Green Lantern appearance or stand alone film. Warner Brothers proved the character had legs on the Justice League cartoon.
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Yeah seriously, they're getting way too ahead of themselves here. Spiderman is doing the same thing I think, having traces of the Sinister 6, but you never know, these movies could work still. Comic Book movies in particular seem to struggle when there's multiple villains. I think the reason for this is because these characters are already established and the directors feel like they need to give them their due rather than having them be anything less than a main villain. So too much time is devoted to them. Hell, even the Joker and Two Face barely managed to fit into The Dark Knight, but they ended up pulling that one off by not having them cooperate much, if at all. Because of course the evil plan would take up even more time. Anyway, I think the same applies to there being too many heroes. Luckily Superman has already been established in Man of Steel and everyone knows Batman, so it's possible it can still work.
Anyway, I think the Wonder Woman casting is way off. She doesn't look the part at all. Casting her as WW would be akin to casting Emma Watson as Powergirl. Hopefully she can act the part (Never seen any of her movies before).
As for Denzel being in the movie, as long as he's in, I don't care who he plays. Just make sure he's in! Also I think Denzel is right around the age of John Stewart during Justice League Unlimited. Maybe a little older, but what does it matter?
Warner Bros. has pushed production on the untitled “Superman-Batman” movie to the second quarter of this year and it will now be released on May 6, 2016.
The Peter Pan origin story “Pan” is being put in its place on July 17, 2015. “Superman-Batman” will now square off against a Marvel film which Marvel has still not announced.
The film is still in pre-production with Henry Cavill set to star alongside Affleck, and Zack Snyder is on to helm.
In a statement, Warners said the decision was made to “help fully realize the vision.” Warners is still casting the film including the main villain role which sources tell Variety is still in Joaquin Phoenix’s court.
This marks another film to leave what was turning out to be a very crowded 2015 summer, with “Pirates of the Caribbean 5″ and the new “Star Wars” also moving out of the frame.
One continuing moving part is what this means for Affleck and his always busy schedule. Affleck was planning on directing “Live by Night” following production on “Superman-Batman,” with Warners already dating “Night” for Dec. 25, 2015.
It now seems unlikely that Affleck would be able to jump into the director’s chair before the end of 2014, which would put pressure on getting the film done on time in order to meet WB’s deadline.
‘Batman-Superman” will also reunite “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane, and also stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.
The screenplay will be written by David S. Goyer, from a story co-created by Goyer and Snyder. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan and Wesley Coller serving as executive producers.
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Let’s get one thing clear before we dive in: Ben Affleck has not dropped out of Batman vs. Superman as of this writing. But the situation is taking a turn that suggests Affleck might not be moving into the batcave anytime soon.
If you’re keeping track of the flurry of rumors regarding this production you’ll know that it’s been a bumpy ride from the outset. Coming off the heels of a delay to 2016 we’re now hearing whispers from an inside source that a lengthening shooting schedule as well as reported clashes with scriptwriter David Goyer are leading to a potential parting of ways between the actor/filmmaker and the project. At the forefront of Affleck’s issues is a script that’s miles away from where he feels it needs to be. This is further compounded with the actor/filmmaker’s concerns that the BvS shoot will conflict with his plans to direct the adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s Live By Night in the fall. Between the power Goyer has been wielding over both this film and Justice League (of which he’s contracted to write both) and an ever-increasing amount of conflicting studio notes, it’s all getting to be a bit much for the man who would be Batman; so much so that our source says Affleck is telling WB to get their house in order ASAP or find another Caped Crusader.
batman_vs_supermanWhat’s interesting is that Warner Brothers so wants to continue in the Ben Affleck business that they’ve reportedly expressed a willingness to let the man bow out gracefully and without damaging their non-DC projects currently in-house (including but not limited to geo-political thriller King of Heists). The ball is totally in Affleck’s court should he decide to stay or go.
Not that the Argo director needs my advice, but I’ll offer it up anyway: Walk. Leave this troubled Batman vs. Superman in the dust and continue a career resurgence that doesn’t need the sort of fervor and tentpole expectations inherent with the Batman franchise. Affleck’s inclusion here never fit in the sense that dude can pretty much write his ticket in Hollywood right now. He doesn’t need Batman, and I’m not even convinced a name actor is best-suited for a reboot of this magnitude.
Don’t be surprised if Warner scraps entirely and fasttracks a sequel to Man of Steel, one more focused on telling a self-contained Superman story that hints at a more expanded universe down the line. That last part is merely speculation, but major shakeups are already occurring in the form of the studio allegedly gutting the project’s pre-viz team over the weekend. Could a greater overhaul, one that sees an increasingly crowded* Batman vs. Superman scrapped for a more subtle and longterm approach, be far behind?
*This source also names Jason Momoa as the frontrunner for Aquaman, compelled to action by the effects the world engine had on his ocean kingdom in MoS.
Warner Bros. Pictures has cast Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons will play Alfred in the upcoming Superman-Batman film.
The castings, announced Friday, come two weeks after Warner pushed production on the untitled Superman-Batman movie to the second quarter of this year and set a release date of May 6, 2016 as the studio departed from a July, 2015 slot.
Eisenberg is best known for portraying Facebook co-creator Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network,” for which he received an Oscar nomination.
Superman-Batman is in pre-production with Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman. “Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder is helming.
The Superman-Batman pic will also reunite “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane. Israeli actress Gal Gadot is coming on for the Wonder Woman/Diana Prince role.
The screenplay will be written by David S. Goyer, from a story co-created by Goyer and Snyder. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan and Wesley Coller serving as exec producers.
“Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940,” Snyder said. “What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”
Lex Luthor did not appear in last year’s Superman reboot “Man of Steel.” Gene Hackman played the role in the three “Superman” films opposite Christopher Reeve; Kevin Spacey took the part for 2006′s “Superman Returns.”
Irons is replacing Michael Caine, who portrayed Alfred in all three Christian Bale Batman films, directed by Christopher Nolan. Caine will turn 81 in March; Irons is 65.
“As everyone knows, Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s most trusted friend, ally and mentor, a noble guardian and father figure,” Snyder said. “He is an absolutely critical element in the intricate infrastructure that allows Bruce Wayne to transform himself into Batman. It is an honor to have such an amazingly seasoned and gifted actor as Jeremy taking on the important role of the man who mentors and guides the guarded and nearly impervious façade that encapsulates Bruce Wayne.”
Eisenberg next appears in “The Double” and “Night Moves.” Irons recently appeared in the television miniseries “The Hollow Crown” as Henry IV.
Variety is reporting that their sources confirm Warner Bros. has cast actor Ray Fisher to play Victor Stone, a young man who becomes the superhero Cyborg, in the upcoming sequel to Man of Steel. Cyborg is a member of the Justice League in DC Comics, and it’s expected the character’s small role in this film sets up his larger role in the Justice League movie set to follow. The story was reported by Variety‘s Justin Kroll.
Cyborg has long been expected to appear in the film, since 2013′s Man of Steel included S.T.A.R. Labs, and writer David Goyer specifically pointed to that as an indication Cyborg might make an appearance on film later. I’ve heard rumors for months that, besides Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, at least one other superhero would have a cameo in the film, and Cyborg was a top contender. I believe there’s also at least one additional superhero character who might make a brief appearance as well.
Ray Fisher, an actor in live theater, recently made a splash portraying famous boxer Muhammad Ali in the play Fetch Clay, Make Man. It’s likely he will portray the character Victor Stone prior to his transformation into the half-man/half-machine superhero Cyborg, and that we’ll see him in full machine-man mode when he appears in Justice League. It’s possible, though, that the events of Batman vs. Superman will include Stone’s injuries and subsequent change to cybernetic form.
Fisher has previously been rumored to be up for a role in the upcoming Star Wars sequel film. Before today’s announcement, many fans and media had speculated that actor Dwayne Johnson might be portraying Cyborg, since he has reached a secret deal with Warner Bros. to appear in the DC cinematic universe in some fashion. With Cyborg being cast, that narrows down the options for who Johnson might portray. The actor counted out Green Lantern, too, so it appears to me he’s most likely to play Martian Manhunter, Captain Marvel (commonly referred to in the mainstream as Shazam), or perhaps a villainous character like Black Adam or Darkseid (my guess is Martian Manhunter). Some fans speculate he may take on the role of Lobo, a character long in the works at the studio but thus far unable to get past the early development stages.
With principal photography about to get underway in Michigan next month, Warner is moving to finish casting, so we’re sure to hear some official news soon about more casting, not to mention the inevitable reveal of the new costumes for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. The studio is hoping to score Avengers-level box office or higher, so the more the film appears to be setting the stage for a full Justice League movie, and the more we hear about cameos by other superheroes and villains, the more the buzz will grow and anticipation will build in the mainstream.
Warner hasn’t officially confirmed this casting of Fisher as Cyborg, remember, but Variety‘s sources are usually very reliable, and this is a character who has quietly been part of the casting search for a while now, so I think it’s likely this report is accurate and will be confirmed shortly. Expect additional casting to come out as the start of filming gets closer, meaning the next three to four weeks will be mighty interesting!