Robert Zemeckis Considering Directing Superman?

Robert Zemeckis Considering Directing Superman?

Admittedly the notion of Robert Zemeckis considering Superman is merely a line within a different report at Deadline.com, but it seemed worth mentioning anyway.

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By EdGross - Sep 29, 2010 12:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Deadline

In the story, the site is reporting that that Back to the Future trilogy director Zemeckis is considering a new time travel adventure called Timeless. Says Deadline, "It's a big tent pole picture that will be written by Mike Thompson. Zemeckis and his ImageMovers will produce. Deal is mid six-figures. Zemeckis and Image Movers have been cozy-ing up with Warner Bros since Disney shuttered its Marin County animation facility ImageMovers Digital earlier this year. Even though Zemeckis once seemed comfortable directing pictures exclusively in the 3D performance capture process he pioneered in Polar Express, Beowulf, A Christmas Carol and the upcoming Beatles pic Yellow Submarine, Zemeckis has lately been rumored to be kicking the tires on such live action projects as Superman."

While hardly a proclamation that he is even in the running, it nonetheless raises an interesting possibility. What are the thoughts regarding Zemeckis as a possible director for Man of Steel?

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Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/29/2010, 1:03 PM
YES! A THOUSAND TIMES YES!
bleedthefreak
bleedthefreak - 9/29/2010, 1:09 PM
I may cry manly tears of epic joy, this is awesome stuff. Cool find Ed keep up the great work
Curmudgeon
Curmudgeon - 9/29/2010, 1:10 PM
I echo Dynamo's sentiment.
JR
JR - 9/29/2010, 1:12 PM
Oh PLEASE GOD PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!
LucasMend
LucasMend - 9/29/2010, 1:12 PM
Back to the Future director? NOW we´re talking, thats awesome!!
Awesome find @Ed!
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 9/29/2010, 1:13 PM
Hrrm
patriautism
patriautism - 9/29/2010, 1:16 PM
He needs to reboot Back to the Future already...

You don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
but it might just save your life
That's the power of love
That's the power of love
LP4
LP4 - 9/29/2010, 1:19 PM
Just because he did a good back to the future, doesn't mean he can do a great Superman film. So I don't know...I have mixed feelings on this.
vindicator919
vindicator919 - 9/29/2010, 1:20 PM
...GREAT NEWS..
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 9/29/2010, 1:20 PM
Wow...that would be interesting. So far, I'm liking all the names that are being tossed around for the potential director.
jazzman
jazzman - 9/29/2010, 1:21 PM
forget him im wait for Uwe Boll been consider to direct Superman LOL
naterator
naterator - 9/29/2010, 1:23 PM
this would be a dream come true
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 9/29/2010, 1:24 PM
Perhaps.
jbak368
jbak368 - 9/29/2010, 1:30 PM
YES PLEASE GOD YES. I'm almost ashamed I never thought of this. The director of Forrest Gump on Superman? That's [frick]ing perfect.
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/29/2010, 1:32 PM
great director,could be an intresting choice.
omegamojo
omegamojo - 9/29/2010, 1:36 PM
Good stuff 15 years ago, but not gonna happen. he's got his animated stuff to work on...need someone fresh to work with Nolan.
Ironbat95
Ironbat95 - 9/29/2010, 1:44 PM
YES! BACK TO THE FUTURE, ROGER RABBIT, FORREST GUMP

Great choice
jazzman
jazzman - 9/29/2010, 1:49 PM
@Intruder

Jon Peters aka Barbra Streisand hairdresser of course
Hellmont
Hellmont - 9/29/2010, 2:06 PM
@ patriautism Now what kind of Bullshit comment to reboot BTTF? The first film is a classic and should never be touched. It would have been nice if the other two films were better but, whats done is done. I am not a really big fan of rebooting unless its Superman but BTTF is a Sci Fi Classic that needs no reboot.

Robert Zemeckis

Romancing the Stone
The Back to the Future Trilogy
Cast Away
Forrest Gump
Contact
The Polar Express
Beowulf
Episodes from Tales from the Crypt

This directors movie credentials speak for themselves.
He is a consumate Sci Fi Director, who knows how to manipulate, Science Fiction, Drama and Action. Which is the hardest thing to balance when making a movie about big blue. It would be amazing to have R. Z. give us a Superman Film.
jbak368
jbak368 - 9/29/2010, 2:38 PM
He really seems like the most perfect choice I've ever heard before. This would be a dream come true.
fanboiii
fanboiii - 9/29/2010, 3:00 PM
@ToughGrappler LOL I'm sure Superman will shed a tear over you
JustinMSalvato
JustinMSalvato - 9/29/2010, 3:10 PM
YES, PLEASE GOD!
This is my favorite director, though I'm sick of his CG animations. Do this for me!!!
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/29/2010, 3:45 PM
Zemeckis doesnt sound like a guy who would work perfectly with Nolan!:/... Darren Aronofsky if you ask me
FoxForce5
FoxForce5 - 9/29/2010, 3:55 PM
Zemeckis can pretty much do it all so, yes. Plus, like him or not, no one's mentioned that he is the 'Oscar Winning Director' of "Forest Gump". A credit not too many CBMs and/or their director's (even the great ones) can claim.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 9/29/2010, 4:03 PM
DeLarge@ wtf is your problem?? here i am thinking this is the one decision to unite all of CBM and in you come with your negativity. lol
dancingmonkey08
dancingmonkey08 - 9/29/2010, 4:14 PM
Cmon Superman, we have to go back.... TO THE FUTURE!

Back to the Future trilogy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit were both fantastic but what has he done lately? But I hope they are seriously considering him anyway because he is talented
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 9/29/2010, 4:19 PM
jk man!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 9/29/2010, 4:19 PM
No doubt he'd make a fun romp! I'm sure it would be a great movie. But for anyone wanting a slightly different take on the man of steel than we have already seen, I'm not sure. But then again I'm an unashamed like(not LOVER)of Superman Returns so what do I know;)
dancingmonkey08
dancingmonkey08 - 9/29/2010, 4:21 PM
@patriautism
Take that back! Theres enough shitty remakes, I dont want to see Back to the Future [frick]ed up too. The originals were classics, they should never be touvhed again, thats whats wrong with Hollywood, too much remakes and reboots

Damn right Hellmont!
Hellmont
Hellmont - 9/29/2010, 4:52 PM
@ deathmetalbrian Im sure that your top ten are different from everyone elses? Those films have nothing to do with having a Top ten or not they are some of the films that Zemeckis Directed.

So do urself a favor and go find a Top Ten Post and please feel free to post ur top ten there? :)
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/29/2010, 5:06 PM
Odinsbeard@ I was just sharing my humble opinion, but if it makes you happy!:D... ZEMECKIS ALL THE WAY!:D lol

Nothing personal!
patriautism
patriautism - 9/29/2010, 5:10 PM
@dancingmonkey08 and Hellmont
The BTTF reboot is inevitable.
I simply want RZ and not some other schmuck, to direct it.
Talontd
Talontd - 9/29/2010, 5:14 PM
Seems like a lot of people aren't familiar with Robert Zemeckis outside of Back to the Future. He's a solid director who has also done:

Death Becomes Her
Forrest Gump
Castaway
Beowulf <----- One of my Fav's
The Polar Express
A Christmas Carol


My number 1 choice is still Ror's suggestion of STEVEN SPIELBURG, but i really wouldn't hate it if he got the chair...
davidbatmanfan
davidbatmanfan - 9/29/2010, 5:19 PM
Lets get this movie started all ready!
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