Why I think Brainiac might just be in the Superman reboot after all!

Why I think Brainiac might just be in the Superman reboot after all!

Ok now, I know I will face a barrage of side-swipes from many angry peeps on here but this is simply speculation mixed with me putting together different pieces of info from Snyder and combining it with the original information we first received about the Superman reboot being helmed by Christopher Nolan.

Editorial Opinion
By LP4 - Mar 21, 2011 07:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

The original rumor stated I believe back in February of 2010:

"I can tell you that Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac. It is NOT an origin and assumes audiences already know about Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Perry. I know the Daily Planet is struggling due to the internet. And I know it sets up a huge Kryptonian mythology."

Now that was I believe...just a press release, not something solid from Nolan or crew. But then a recent interview with Snyder caught my interest when he was asked this question-

"Will the film have a big Kryptonian mythology?"

And Snyder's response?

"I can’t say because it gives too much away, but it’s safe to say that we have a great respect for the character." (thanks goes out to Wolvie09 for the article which I borrowed the quote from)

That term- "big kryptonian mythology" rings similarly to the original Brainiac rumor where it stated that the film will "set up a huge kryptonian mythology"

And the fact that Snyder tried to remain very quiet on it and said it would "reveal too much" tells me there is some truth to the original press-release from back in February 2010 and within that same press-release was the original mention of Brainiac and Luthor being the villains.

This may be a bit weak to some...but I'm just trying to carefully examine every word from Snyder's interviews and I'm trying to piece the puzzle together to see which foe our red and blue clad hero will battle next.

To those who've wanted Brainiac (including myself) I'm not trying to get anybody's hopes up...and again this is just my theory but with some solid sources I used to back it up. I just simply noticed a similarity and thought it was worth putting out here on CBM.

Post your thoughts ;D

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LP4
LP4 - 3/21/2011, 7:36 PM
@BlackPanther717- Agreed, Brainiac makes the most sense for the beginning of a complete relaunch. Brainiac may not have existed in Donner's universe of films but he can certainly exist within Snyder's! ;D

I'm pumped now more than ever. I think this may just be a solid hint of Brainiac!
superotherside
superotherside - 3/21/2011, 9:09 PM
awesome! i want darksied be searching for another mother box or the mother box (meaning there's only one) and creates branic to try to find it, as he blew up krypton because he wanted to find it and nothing can hurt a mother box (and the Kryptonians where going to fight him for it), so he blew up the planet making branic to make their planet's core unstable... but jor-el gave the mother box to kal-el (superman) and sent him to earth with it... darksied finding out that there was a kryptonian that escaped from krypton's doom, he sends branic after the kryptonian, and thus superman fights branic when he comes to earth...

yeah i know that was jumbled up but i'm tired right now... lol...
LP4
LP4 - 3/21/2011, 9:51 PM
@Superguy- Bro you know I always agree with you. Great thought process on how the films could handle Brainiac.

@otherside- Loved your story. Darkseid would be so frickin sweet!!!

But yeah I got this good feeling our boy Brainiac is indeed in the film!!!
FutureCBMHero
FutureCBMHero - 3/21/2011, 11:44 PM
WENTWORTH MILLER FOR BRANIAC!!!!!


http://s3.hubimg.com/u/1285294_f520.jpg


steelrocks
steelrocks - 3/22/2011, 12:21 AM
LP4 the things you pointed out make sense.

Based on that I will try some predictions here:

1) brainiac in the film would be epic as an initial family relationship in the area, as well as the description of other vilans by him (brainiac alerting superman of things going on). That could involve a potential bizarro presence on earth. And ideas on darkseid too, controlling brainiac or not

2) however none of these are actually overtly shown in the movie (just on the 2 or 3), and some (like bizarro) should not even be shown at all - keeping people interested nonetheless.

3)eventually superman finds out about brainiac (and luthor working together let's say), and fights him, and some other toys from luthor, in this first movie, which would be nice to see as he's not human and supes could unleash his goddamn power on him, and heithen his awareness against luthor

(and please show something about gotham or bruce wayne, even if it's in a freaking newspaper or something)
whoa123
whoa123 - 3/22/2011, 2:40 AM
Please let it be Brainiac and cast Billy Crudup or Paul Bettanny!!
manymade1
manymade1 - 3/22/2011, 3:50 AM
Im hoping it is dude. Nice bringing this back up. I think what would be perfect would be Braniac and Bizzaro, as the two main villians along with Luthor, which was actually a rumour a while ago.
6of13
6of13 - 3/22/2011, 6:11 AM
Firstly, I don't think a barrage of swipes is necessary. Your point is extremely valid and as you point out, using Brainiac provides a way of connecting back to Krypton. Actually, when you think about it, quite a few of Superman's extra terrestrial enemies, in some way, have ties to Krytpon, but none (other than maybe Zod and Doomsday) quite as strongly as Brainiac.
Also, your reasoning is solid and despite Snyder's real lack of any real confirmation of anything valid, it does some logical to expect Brainiac. And since your already acknowledge the extra terrestrial bit with Superman himself, why not take it a step further and include Brainiac.
TMNTDude
TMNTDude - 3/22/2011, 7:46 AM
I think the rumor holds no water. Snyder has almost explicitly said this is an origin story. He's stated that the his film excepts that there have never been any superman movies.
drellik
drellik - 3/22/2011, 9:03 AM
@TMNT - It may be an origin story, but a good one. Look at Superman: The Animated Series premier. The first 3 episodes (The Last Son of Krypton part I, II, & III) was his origin, but weighed heavily on his Kryptonian mythos. Also, the story ended with Brainiac coming from Krypton.

I think LP4 put together some good thoughts. It would be cool to see an origin story that needs to accelerate Superman's learning about Krypton in order to defeat Brainiac. And Brainiac also holds a lot of Kryptonian information, very valuable to Superman. Perhaps even trying to coerce Superman to taking hold of his Kryptonian throne.
ironpool007
ironpool007 - 3/22/2011, 9:16 AM
Since Zack Snyder is working with Chris Nolan on this film he may as well employ the 2 villain formula that Nolan has used in his his Batman films.
LP4
LP4 - 3/22/2011, 9:28 AM
@steelrocks and 60f13- Thanks guys, yeah I just pieced together an old press release with the most recent interview with Snyder and it kinda led me to Brainiac.

;D

@ironpool007- Very true my friend, I'm sure there will be more than 1 villain as well ;D

@drellik- Thanks dude, I hope we're all right here about Brainiac.

@manymade1- Thanks dude, let's all hope ;D
LP4
LP4 - 3/22/2011, 10:04 AM
@DoctorWho- No but he was asked specifically about the same specific term that was in the original press-release for the film.

That same press-release had said that Brainiac would be the villain in the movie.

It makes sense.
George88
George88 - 3/22/2011, 10:08 AM
Brainiac I think is the obvious choice and I think that Zod will just have an extended sequence like at the beginning explaining stuff about Krypton and stuff. He may have a small involvement in the plot as a villain but I expect it too minimal. Perhaps he'll guide Brainiac to Earth. Save Metallo, Zod, Parasite, Doomsday etc. for sequels. Brainiac, Luthor and Intergang for the first film please.
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 3/22/2011, 11:54 AM
Good theory. Wouldn't bother me a bit if it turns out to be true.
jaysin420
jaysin420 - 3/22/2011, 1:33 PM
Well that makes sense and I really hope you're right but I think they'll go the easy route with Zod.
LP4
LP4 - 3/22/2011, 3:38 PM
@George97- Agreed dude! Brainiac, Luthor + Intergang would be soooooooooo epic!!!!

@Knightstalker- Thanks man, I really hope I'm right about this.

@JaySin420- Yeah you definitely got a good point. Studios are lazy, they'll go the easiest route possible... -_-

6of13
6of13 - 3/23/2011, 4:56 AM
@LP4: I really like the Luthor and Intergang angle. Maybe I am going off on a limb here but perhaps Intergang (via Bruno Manheim) has connections to Darkseid. And maybe even Lex (who is affliated with Intergang) asks Manheim to provide him with a extremely strong and near indestructible metal (which is foreign to Earth.) Now that could set up Darksied for a later sequel.
You know there is always Ultra Humanite who was Superman's first villain ever, but I think he reminds too much of Lex and the whole albino gorilla bit would probably seem weird on film.

I always pictured the scenario of Lex using Bizarro (I know many guys hate Bizarro). And when Bizarro fails he creates Metallo and sends him after Superman. Metallo gets a power rush from his new powers and uses them for his own benefit (i.e steel, kill etc). And then right near the end of the film, after Superman has defeated Metallo, Brainiac arrives on Earth, except he does not become involved just yet. This will just be the setup for Brainiac as the villain in the sequel.

But I still whole heartedly concur that Brainiac would be a phenomenal villain for the reboot.
LP4
LP4 - 3/23/2011, 5:43 AM
@6of13- Dude I have liked all your ideas. Hopefully the studios could do it but I think your idea would sadly...require WB to actually put some effort into a Superman film for once :P

But again- GREAT ideas man!!! ;D
drellik
drellik - 3/26/2011, 5:03 AM
I have an interesting question, considering Snyder take on Man of Steel is as if no other Superman movie was made before...

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