Loads More From Zack Snyder On Getting The Job As The Director Of Superman!
He's only just got the job but here are a pile of interview excerpts where Snyder talks about Christopher Nolan, the script, what the character means to him, the differences between this project and Watchmen, whether or not they'll cast an unknown and a lot more...
On Discussing The Upcoming Movie With Christopher Nolan:
"It was really just talking about, in really sort of civilized and fun terms, who Superman was to us and what he could be. I think that those conversations felt free from the pressure of an 'audition' and felt more just talking about a character that we both liked. It was really, at that point, I was content if I was the one picked or not, that I had had a great visit. From a creative and fan point of view, I was satisfied, and that was cool."
On What He Thinks About The Script:
""All I'll say is that those guys — Chris and David — have created an amazing story. Everyone always says, 'Why Superman? Why is he relevant? Who is he now?' I think those guys have done an amazing job with that. That's the real trick."
On Whether They'll Go For A Big Name Actor Or Unknown:
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"No idea."
On Who The Villain/s Might Be:
"Yeah, no...I can't say."
Source:
MTV News
On Getting The Job:
"I had always been a huge fan of the character, but this is out of the blue. He's the king daddy, no two ways about it!"
On How He Plans To Handle The Iconic Character:
"Other superheroes, "mainly male, have gotten to evolve over the years. Batman. The X-Men. But I think the first Superman movies were so well done, he kind of got stuck. I think our challenge is to bring him to a modern audience that's still respectful of the character."
On Living Up To Fans Expectations:
"We're well aware that we've opened a big can of worms."
Source:
USA Today
On The Differences Between Watchmen and Superman:
"They are totally different characters, totally different worlds. I wouldn’t want to compare them at this point."
On Whether Or Not He's A Big Fan Of The Character:
"I’ve followed Superman over the years. I wouldn’t say I was a huge devotee, but I’ve kept an eye on the character in the pop culture, and as the pop culture has regarded him, for the past 10 years, especially. I think there’s a real opportunity here. He’s in the perfect place to do something."
On The Direction That The Movie Will Take And How He's Evolved:
"Think of where Batman was when Chris took that on earlier in the decade. I think Superman is in a very similar place, in terms of being available and in terms of his relationship to where the culture was at that time. Superman is right there. He’s ready. And can I be any more cryptic?"
Source:
Entertainment Weekly
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