Jonathan Nolan And David Goyer In The Running To Direct The Man of Steel!

Jonathan Nolan And David Goyer In The Running To Direct The Man of Steel!

Apparently, Jonathan Nolan and David Goyer are still the front-runners to lead the franchise into the limelight.

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By Nicholsy - Jul 23, 2010 06:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: The Playlist



The following came from a reliable source from The Playlist and is concerning the open spot for Directing the 2012 Superman Reboot, The Man of Steel.

- Despite our massive skepticism, Jonathan Nolan is apparently the frontrunner to direct "Superman." At least right now he is.

- Another name in the mix is "The Dark Knight" co-writer David S. Goyer, and yes, as a director, but he's potentially busy with another gig/deal for another superhero film (the story and script on "The Man Of Steel" is his).

- Waner Bros. want a writer/director for this "Superman" reboot as it would be cheaper than hiring writers and a director.

- Apparently the film was offered to the Wachowskis, but they balked.

- Some MAJOR Announcements are expected at Comic Con

Now I don't know what to make of this. I have already said in an editorial that David Goyer would want to direct this because it is his story and is his vision. An news story that confirmed Jonathan Nolan as directing said that Goyer was interested, but Nolan would direct. Now we have this story, so make of it what you will.

David Goyer vs Jonathan Nolan. You Decide.

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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 6:51 AM
I say anyone who puts DOOMSDAY in it! : P

HENRY CAVILL style!
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 7/23/2010, 7:02 AM
@leee
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Denn1s
Denn1s - 7/23/2010, 7:10 AM
unfortunately goyer sucks at directing and sometimes at writing. blade trinity anyone? so, no to goyer.
superdog
superdog - 7/23/2010, 7:12 AM
goyer sucks as a director. give it to nolan at least itll be someone new, and he'll probably do whatever chris tells him
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 7:40 AM
A few weeks back, this was actually news.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/23/2010, 7:43 AM
Great find man! I'd love to see what Jonathan Nolan could do with the character! David Goyer, however, is a little too hit-and-miss for my tastes so I'll have to pass on him though!
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 7/23/2010, 7:54 AM
A guy that has directed one not-so-much-loved movie and a guy that's never directed a damn thing. Hmmm...
RyKnow
RyKnow - 7/23/2010, 7:58 AM
Definitely not Goyer - excellent writer, lousy director.

@ superdog - I agree with you that Jonah Nolan should get the gig, but why would his brother be telling him what to do?? If that was the case, Chris would just do the film himself? He just wants to help get the project off the ground, he's got no interest in directing it or "telling" other people how to direct it. Like I say, he'd just do it himself. No disrepect towards you though.
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 7/23/2010, 8:03 AM
great find:) i didn't see any nolan-films yet and goyer sucks AND SPEAKING ABOUT REBOOT

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RyKnow
RyKnow - 7/23/2010, 8:04 AM
@ teabag - Right on man, well put! :)
RyKnow
RyKnow - 7/23/2010, 8:07 AM
@ Malone - If you're referring to Blade Trinity, don't forget he directed The Unborn too, and that wasn't nothing to write home about.
spectre1983
spectre1983 - 7/23/2010, 8:07 AM
Nolan - hands down.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 8:10 AM
Tea- Good one ;P
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 7/23/2010, 8:12 AM
@RyKnow- Forgot about The Unborn. I never saw it, but I haven't heard good things.

@tea- Touche. :P
Breasticles7
Breasticles7 - 7/23/2010, 8:22 AM
If Jonathan Nolan directs, Christopher Nolan will have a lot more creative input probably.
RyKnow
RyKnow - 7/23/2010, 8:24 AM
Malone - you're not missing anything. Don't waste 90mins of your life lol
Breasticles7
Breasticles7 - 7/23/2010, 8:25 AM
Goyer wrote 'Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys'. Nuff' said.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 7/23/2010, 8:34 AM
Anyone who gives us a Superman that fits the bill. 6'3" minimum, large imposing physical stature and build. Someone who doesn't compromise acting or the physical build and look of Supes. No casting wimpy, sissy boy looking guys for Superman! Then I will be happy.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/23/2010, 8:37 AM
i don't give shit who directs it,as long as i see superman kicking the ass of any of the following doomsday,brainac,zod,bizzaro,darkseid,mongul any of them would be just fine.
NO [frick]ING LEX LUTHOR,I'M [frick]ED OFF SEEING SUPERMAN FIGHTING LEX [frick]ING LUTHOR ALL THE TIME.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/23/2010, 8:37 AM
Glad everybody has basically the right idea about Goyer. Terrible director, very good writer. He comes up with a million good ideas, he just needs a visionary director to sort them out and put the whole thing together.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 8:44 AM
Mass- He's also a better writer when some other writer spruces up his own writing ;P
FullAmpleSally
FullAmpleSally - 7/23/2010, 8:52 AM
Im with you deadpool72, whats the reason for using Lex as the villain all the time? Is it just easier to work him in? Give him some lasers and shit and BAM you've got a villain?

You cant go cheap and easy with superman, it all just makes him weak, or stupid. It makes no sense for him to be bested over and over again by a mere mortal.

Bring on Doomsday or Darkseid and bring them on BIG!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 8:57 AM
STAR @ EPIC!

Cheers! Darn the sound didn't work for me but HELLZ YEAH!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 8:57 AM
(My bad the sound now plays lol?)

FullAmpleSally
FullAmpleSally - 7/23/2010, 9:03 AM
If DC could make their movies as cool as their logo anim we'd be set!
Breasticles7
Breasticles7 - 7/23/2010, 9:16 AM
What do you guys think about Joe Manganiello for Superman?
AlternateNo4
AlternateNo4 - 7/23/2010, 9:26 AM
@Brea- Breast-- Breasti--- oh screw it i just can't it's too gross.

i never watched true blood but i saw the guy in the GL issue of EW and immediately thought the same thing! he's definitely got the tone and if he had just a little more actual bulk i'd say perfect.

he looks pretty italian, but who says kryptonians have to have straight noses?
secretasianboy
secretasianboy - 7/23/2010, 9:27 AM
a think david goyer would be better
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/23/2010, 9:32 AM
Shaman - Maybe, maybe. Don' remember if he had help on the first two blades and dark city. I mean, besides from the directors.
ManThing
ManThing - 7/23/2010, 9:32 AM
So... the Wachowski's balked huh? Nice. WTF is that all about?

Are they hating on CBMs now??
erth2drew
erth2drew - 7/23/2010, 9:47 AM
Nolan, 100% There isn't a doubt in my mind him and his brother, Cristopher Nolan, have a plan and a direction for this charactor. I have yet to see superman in a live action movie that has been justified. I think the first one was corny as all [frick], the second one was decent and the one with richard pryor, I mean come on people. Hoollywood has been ruining movies from day one with trying to shake things up when the best stories told are simply complex if that makes sense.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 9:54 AM
Mass- Hmmmmm... it has been a while. I don't remember either. All i remember is him needing tweeks for both Batman movies. Ya never know, he could have been great solo before the trinity incident. It might have spoiled him ;P
luffycapri
luffycapri - 7/23/2010, 10:07 AM
God no not David Goyer,he [frick]ed up the last blade movie. Hes a good righter but when it comes down to directing movies not so good.
AngelAragiel
AngelAragiel - 7/23/2010, 10:13 AM
I think is established that Goyer can't direct (The unborn, The invisible, Blade trinity) so between those two I'll go with Nolan, but I'd rather someone else, Mctiegue who was mentioned before would be a nice choice in my opinion.
Samvi
Samvi - 7/23/2010, 10:37 AM

J.Nolan to direct The Man Of Steel!
commanderhulk
commanderhulk - 7/23/2010, 11:25 AM
Please don't let David S. Goyer direct. I guess if I have to choose they should go with Johnathen Nolan.

But I would rather they get a better, more experinced director for this beloved hero. Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights, Magnolia) is shooting Master this august and should finish in December, just in time to start pre production on Superman. He is one of the greatest directors of all time and would do a great superhero film. and Superman does deserve one of the best director, and Anderson is just as good, if not better then Nolan.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 7/23/2010, 11:26 AM
Goyer?

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