Zack Snyder On Superman Pre-Production, May Drop Stylized Direction For Movie!

Zack Snyder On Superman Pre-Production, May Drop Stylized Direction For Movie!

In yet another interview about Sucker Punch, the director comments briefly on whether the script is completed and when shooting will begin as well as more hints that he'll adapt a whole new directing style for the movie...

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By JoshWilding - Mar 24, 2011 01:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
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On Possibly Changing His Unique Style For Superman:

You know, I think Superman...because Superman takes place in a more realistic world, I think it will be a slight departure for me just visually because I think you're going to go to a more real world. I've never made a movie that wasn't stylized. All the movies I've made have been stylized worlds. Who knows? I mean, we haven't started shooting it yet.


On The Current Pre-Production Status Of The Movie:

We are supposed to shoot at the end of Summer.


On Whether The Script Is Completed And Ready To Be Shot:

Oh yeah, all that's all sorted.




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TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 3/24/2011, 1:21 PM
so these 'third act problems' were fixed....awesome...ill be watching SuckerPunch this weekend or on Discount Tuesday lol ticket prices are crazy either way. i like what he is saying about the visual style of filming for Supes...let's go!
Exiles
Exiles - 3/24/2011, 1:23 PM
well obviously he has to drop his ultra stylised direction, but we can still expecting some of his direction to creep in.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 3/24/2011, 1:30 PM
His "ultra stylised direction" is actually what makes his movies so great for me.
BlackSands
BlackSands - 3/24/2011, 1:30 PM
I wouldn't mind a STYLIZED Superman movie - it will be an even more of an obvious departure from the former films. Make it too realistic and it may fail, keep some fantasy elements in there.
ReillyParker
ReillyParker - 3/24/2011, 1:31 PM
IF (and it's a really BIG if) there's an origin sequence on Krypton, that's probably where we'll see some of his stylized direction in. Maybe if there's any scenes or sequences shot at the Fortress of Solitude.
kalel38
kalel38 - 3/24/2011, 1:31 PM
Can't wait :)
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 3/24/2011, 1:34 PM
He sure is getting bad reviews for Sucker Punch.
TheQuestion
TheQuestion - 3/24/2011, 1:35 PM
Did he forget he man Dawn of the Dead? It was his most subtle, and possible best overall film.
tracydavis001
tracydavis001 - 3/24/2011, 1:35 PM
He sounds like he's gonna deliver no matter what ,so we will see

And TorturedXGenius it costs me 60 bucks Everytime I take my wife and kids so I know where your coming from , I don't mind if the movie is worth it though !!!
JosePetrelli12
JosePetrelli12 - 3/24/2011, 1:37 PM
I want it stylized... maybe not as much as 300 the whole time, but a mix between that and Watchman would be awesome!!!
Exiles
Exiles - 3/24/2011, 1:42 PM
@Hawks thats true but long as the movie makes money I don't think its going to effect WB
Retardo
Retardo - 3/24/2011, 1:45 PM
@ Hawksblueyes

That's gotten me a bit worried, but then again, Sucker Punch never really looked like it had a story 2 begin with...

Hopefully Superman will be good, I have hope in SNolan!
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/24/2011, 1:49 PM
i love the look of 300,sucker punch & watchmen.

a superman movie in that sort of style would be f*cking sweet.

rotten tomato score sucker punch 30% rotten tomato,personally i think sucker punch looks amazing,but i could be wrong.
kalel38
kalel38 - 3/24/2011, 2:11 PM
I cant imagine doomsday bein in this film, but how cool would it be with snyder directing
StrangerX
StrangerX - 3/24/2011, 2:14 PM
If this is the case the villain will most likely be Metallo.
superpooper
superpooper - 3/24/2011, 2:17 PM
Man, talk about a match made in Hell. I've always loved Snyder's stylized approach and considered it the antithesis to Nolan's ultra-realistic style. How ironic that they would end up more or less working together on this film. And yes, even though Snyder is directing with Nolan taking more or less of a backseat driver kind of role, I can see where the broader picture will lead to and that is the one thing that makes it all okay to me. After all, how better to set up a Superman-Batman movie? Maybe there is more than one superhero in the Nolanverse after all?
LP4
LP4 - 3/24/2011, 2:28 PM
Great...so he listened to the 'Donner-lovers' and wants to make this new film fu*king boring like the last one. His stylized world could have helped rejuvenate Superman in a fresh, new way.

@StrangerX- I would love for Metallo to be the villain. We can only hope.

And what the hell does Snyder mean Superman exists in a more 'real world' ? He exists in a world that is constantly invaded by alien gods- 'Darkseid', alien computers- 'Brainiac', parasitic super-power-suckers- 'Parasite' and a destructive monster that breaks the necks of deers- 'Doomsday' oh and let's not forget Titano- Gorilla that shoots kryptonite beams from his eyes and Toyman who creates armies of killer toys that rob banks.

Yeah, very real Snyder...psh. The only real world thing about Superman is his upbringing in Kansas and his real-world setting in Metropolis. Other than that, don't go TOO real-world with Superman, or it will= EPIC FAIL
Dakjaniels
Dakjaniels - 3/24/2011, 2:42 PM
@ The Question

Totally agree, dawn of the dead is underrated for a reboot.
LP4
LP4 - 3/24/2011, 2:59 PM
@Dakjaniels- Dawn of the Dead is my most favorite zombie flick. All of Snyder's flicks are underrated.
Fastestmanalive
Fastestmanalive - 3/24/2011, 3:06 PM
Nooooo hope he dosent tone down the stylized action, that's the main reason I'm excited Zack is doin it.
And since when is Superman more realstic then 300 and Watchman?
chubakka
chubakka - 3/24/2011, 3:06 PM
Are these all clips from the same interview? if yes, why not just add the whole interview instead of 2 different posts a day. Just my .02
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 3/24/2011, 3:07 PM
I bet he'll just crank the saturation on everything red. like an S, and a cape.
Dmon
Dmon - 3/24/2011, 3:24 PM
I want a "STYLIZED" KRYPTON!!!!!
ComradeGrey
ComradeGrey - 3/24/2011, 3:47 PM
This could really be Snyder's saving grace as a director if he does it right.
fullmetal
fullmetal - 3/24/2011, 4:56 PM
make superman stylized!!!! he needs it! it would be an excellent way to reinvent the saga...
JustinMSalvato
JustinMSalvato - 3/24/2011, 6:05 PM
This movie is going to SUCK.
LP4
LP4 - 3/24/2011, 9:21 PM
@magic8- You know what fu*ker, BACK OFF. I don't get why you feel the need to bully people.

People should be free to post comments on this site without YOU being a little bit*h and bullying them.




RyKnow
RyKnow - 3/25/2011, 2:56 AM
This is great news. What was bothering me the most about this guy getting the job was his overkill use of slo-motion (which I might add had already been done to death in The Matrix) and stupid "painted-on" muscles. Now he's talking about dropping all that, I'm looking forward to the film a lot more. You're first good choice of the film Zack, well done.

I was hoping he'd do that though. Dawn of the Dead didn't really have that annoying style, and as TheQuestion mentioned, that's easily his best film. Man of Steel could be shaping up to be his second film that's pretty damn good.

@ LP4 - I'll have to respectfully disagree with you dude, barring Dawn of the Dead, I think all of Snyder's films are OVERrated. Just my opinion though :)
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