D.J. Cotrona Dishes Details On His Superman Suit For Cancelled JUSTICE LEAGUE: MORTAL

D.J. Cotrona Dishes Details On His Superman Suit For Cancelled JUSTICE LEAGUE: MORTAL

D.J. Cotrona (G.I. Joe: Retaliation) talks more about not starring as Superman in WB's canned Justice League: Mortal, revealing new details for the "god-like" suit that he was going to wear and that his relationship with Batman in the ensemble was "the one I always wanted to see."

By PaulRom - Apr 02, 2013 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Justice League
Source: Cinema Blend



We previously heard comments from D.J. Cotrona's regrets about not moving on to don the Superman suit for Warner Bros.' now defunct Justice League: Mortal, and during an interview with Cinema Blend, the G.I. Joe: Retaliation actor talks more about the DC Comics ensemble. He's asked about the costume that he was going to wear, and he offers nothing but praise for the suit. He says that his Superman would've been a full-on alien god in the movie, and the suit set off that tone. He also says that Supes' relationship with Batman (who would've been played by Armie Hammer) in Mortal was one that he always wanted to see. The rest of the film's cast included Common as Green Lantern, Megan Gale as Wonder Woman, Adam Brody as The Flash, Hugh Keays-Byrne Martian Manhunter, Santiago Cabrera as Aquaman, Teresa Palmer as Talia al Ghul and Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord. For Cinema Blend's full interview with Cotrona, click the source link below.

"The version of Superman that we were going to build was incredible. We were very much leaning towards alien, you know, not like down and out Clark Kent, but a fully realized alien, alien god. This guy was always flying and the design of the suit was, there was very, very cool subtle details that were really cool, but tonally it was like a god, like the ultimate powerful god and the relationship between Batman and Superman that we were going to make in this movie was the one that I always wanted to see. Still do, still do, man. It’s a damn shame we didn’t get to finish that one. Hopefully it will work out and Warners will be able to put it out eventually."

A separate incarnation of a Justice League movie is in development at Warner Bros., with Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder reportedly on board as producers. Henry Cavill, who plays Superman in June 14th's Man Of Steel, will likely reprise the role for the superhero ensemble if the reboot is a big hit. Christian Bale has also been rumored to be reprising his role as Batman in the film. Would you have liked to see Justice League: Mortal make it into theaters?









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exe
exe - 4/2/2013, 11:05 AM
He is no Superman.
LP4
LP4 - 4/2/2013, 11:05 AM
He hardly said anything specific design wise about the suit except that it was more alien lol. Kinda hoped for more details. Eh...
imnotahero
imnotahero - 4/2/2013, 11:06 AM
I was so against this movie, but I would love to see what they had been working on in terms of costumes and design.
PsyGuy
PsyGuy - 4/2/2013, 11:06 AM
Alien god? No thanks, I love the MoS one!
BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 4/2/2013, 11:07 AM
Thank god none of that happened
PsyGuy
PsyGuy - 4/2/2013, 11:09 AM
Also, did anyone see how much taller Adrianne Palicki (Wonder Woman) was than him?

That would've been funny to see in a JL film.
jbak368
jbak368 - 4/2/2013, 11:12 AM
I don't really understand all the hate for this project. I think it's a real shame that it didn't happen. It's George [frick]ing Miller man! I can't actually say if it would've been good, but I think it would've at least been an interesting experiment.
Taboggon
Taboggon - 4/2/2013, 11:22 AM
I think this might have been the right approach for a Justice League movie, do it as a standalone film, and not worry about tying various movie series together.
Just because Avengers was a huge success, I don't think that it means EVERYTHING has to follow that team up format.
If you want to do Justice League, just go for it.
Vaportrail
Vaportrail - 4/2/2013, 11:34 AM
The New 52 suit has grown on me considerably. I think that's really the way to go.

Give the next Superman or JL movie the red belt and tone down the texture and I think they'll have nailed it.
GeekyCheekyChic
GeekyCheekyChic - 4/2/2013, 11:37 AM
after seeing him(and his short stature) in GI Joe....yeah sorry he is no Superman- not then,not now NOT EVER. Cahill owns it now unless he royally p[frick]x it up
n1ghtw1ng2832
n1ghtw1ng2832 - 4/2/2013, 11:38 AM
SUPERMAN?! HELL NO! NOT WITH A GUY WHOS SO [frick]ING SHORT!
HRDWYR
HRDWYR - 4/2/2013, 11:40 AM
Someone mentioned Hammer as Bats. Why do people see him as this? Watch "Social Network" & "J.edgar" hes got too much teeth. He's NOT Bruce/Bats.

-just my two cents-
JacksonVegaIII
JacksonVegaIII - 4/2/2013, 11:41 AM
If Lockdown proved anything its that Guy Pearce should be Batman
jbak368
jbak368 - 4/2/2013, 11:44 AM
I watched The Social Network like 15 times, and every time I thought "He'd be a great superhero. Superman, Batman, anyone except, like, The Flash."
RustyShackelford
RustyShackelford - 4/2/2013, 11:52 AM
I think Ryan Gosling would be an amazing Batman
CavEl
CavEl - 4/2/2013, 11:52 AM
The guy is 5'9...who thought it was a good idea to have a 5'9 Superman?
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 4/2/2013, 11:52 AM
This guy is wrong for supes in every way. Glad this didn't happen.
CavEl
CavEl - 4/2/2013, 11:59 AM
RustyShackelford - Baby voice Gosling? Man, I'd like to see him try to strike fear into the hearts of criminals with voice of a 12 year old.

Also, before people start yapping off about how height shouldn't matter, Cotrona was the shortest member of the cast...even the woman cast as Diana was taller!
coolguy
coolguy - 4/2/2013, 11:59 AM
i always feel superman should be town to earth. he was raised a a human.
Devilbeam
Devilbeam - 4/2/2013, 12:02 PM
How tall is Cotrona? Cause he definitely looks Bruce Wayne Batman material. And Superman.
Acecalban1
Acecalban1 - 4/2/2013, 12:08 PM
Do any of you morons ever do research before you go into full on whine mode?
The reason the film was going to be filled with a (then) an unknown cast because it was designed to be Motion Capture. The production design was said to be incredible and the plot followed a similar tone to Infinite Crisis. Also George Miller is one of the best action directors working...
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 4/2/2013, 12:23 PM
There is only one Superman now.
Knightrider
Knightrider - 4/2/2013, 12:27 PM
They should take the script, costume designs, etc and just make it an animated movie, (I would ise the animation from the DC Universe Online trailer) heck pay the actors to do the voices.

That way we get a rough idea of what could have been.
Mandoman
Mandoman - 4/2/2013, 12:29 PM
Dude was the weakest part of the G.I. Joe.
NBAfanaddict
NBAfanaddict - 4/2/2013, 12:32 PM
Hmm.......not seeing the "dishing" really....more like he gave a few vague answers on how it might-possibly-conceivably look...
KungFuGee
KungFuGee - 4/2/2013, 1:19 PM
So glad that that crap never made it to the screen - it would've been beyond disastrous for WB/Dc. Destroy the whole persona of Superman...? Are you freakin serious?
RGINLA
RGINLA - 4/2/2013, 1:32 PM
No little people as Superman...
SLK
SLK - 4/2/2013, 1:48 PM
A bit shorter than Cavill... Both don't fit the part.
batesmotel
batesmotel - 4/2/2013, 1:56 PM
Thank god the movie was never made. I couldnt imagine a green lanter speaking like a fugin uneducated idiot. I'd rather see Reynolds play latern a million times instead of that idiot
Mandoman
Mandoman - 4/2/2013, 1:57 PM
Does anyone have the JL: Mortal Script?
datNAMEtho
datNAMEtho - 4/2/2013, 2:05 PM
This could've been Supes? Oh hell to the no hookers.

There is one, there is only one that I would call Superman. A man of steel.
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