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Chris Nolan talks Superman for the first time
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by: Mike Sampson Mar. 10, 2010

In an excerpt from an interview that runs in full in today's print edition, the LA Times has the first quotes from Christopher Nolan on his plans to reboot the SUPERMAN franchise. Says Nolan, "It’s very exciting, we have a fantastic story. And we feel we can do it right. We know the milieu, if you will, we know the genre and how to get it done right.

Nolan, and his producer Emma Thomas, were asked about some of the rumors that have spread around the internet like the MAN OF STEEL title and that Lex Luthor and Brainiac will be the villains. Though they didn't confirm or deny anything, Thomas said with a laugh, "I don’t know where this stuff comes from."

As it turns out, the key to getting this all made was writer David Goyer who told Nolan he had an idea for how the director would approach a SUPERMAN film. "I immediately got it, loved it and thought: That is a way of approaching the story I’ve never seen before that makes it incredibly exciting. I wanted to get Emma and I involved in shepherding the project right away and getting it to the studio and getting it going in an exciting way."

There is also the obligatory BATMAN 3 update, which includes word that Jonathan Nolan is indeed writing the script (based off an idea by Goyer) but Nolan insists he hasn't yet agreed to direct.

Click here to read the full story at the LA Times and if you have access, pick up the print edition today to read more about the upcoming film INCEPTION.

Source: LA Times

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Extra Tidbit: He also said he'd like John Krasinski to play his Superman. (Just kidding.)

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PumpyFly
4:32PM on 03/11/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bring It!
Two words. Christopher Nolan.



Enough said.
Two words. Christopher Nolan.



Enough said.
 
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randomhero24
4:01PM on 03/11/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow.
So, if you told me in 1998 after Batman and Robin, and Tim Burton's half-attempt at Superman that in 12 years there would be a Batman trilogy that rivals Star Wars and LOTR, an amazing Bryan "Usual Suspects Singer Superman, and and Nolan Superman....well...i would have spit on your leg.
So, if you told me in 1998 after Batman and Robin, and Tim Burton's half-attempt at Superman that in 12 years there would be a Batman trilogy that rivals Star Wars and LOTR, an amazing Bryan "Usual Suspects Singer Superman, and and Nolan Superman....well...i would have spit on your leg.
 
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plkrtn
8:48AM on 03/11/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Brandon Routh
He has to be Superman again. He was the only thing doing any justice to the first two Reeve's films. Everyone else should walk away, and stay away. Far, far away... Routh back, drop the rest.
He has to be Superman again. He was the only thing doing any justice to the first two Reeve's films. Everyone else should walk away, and stay away. Far, far away... Routh back, drop the rest.
 
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polarboy
7:18AM on 03/11/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow. Pretty awesome news. While I dont think Superman should be a gritty movie, at least the Nolans will ground it enough to make it less of a cheesefest. Even if he doesn't direct, his influence could do wonders for the franchise seeing as it's been turned to enough of a shit-parade already. And Nolan's gotta' do something about the suit. It works in comics and cartoons but seriously in the...
Wow. Pretty awesome news. While I dont think Superman should be a gritty movie, at least the Nolans will ground it enough to make it less of a cheesefest. Even if he doesn't direct, his influence could do wonders for the franchise seeing as it's been turned to enough of a shit-parade already. And Nolan's gotta' do something about the suit. It works in comics and cartoons but seriously in the real world if you saw a guy flying around dressed like that you'd laugh your intestines out the rear end.
 
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rodie
1:07AM on 03/11/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd like to see...
Karl Urban as Superman/Clark Kent and Olivia Wilde as Lois Lane. And like a previous poster mentioned, I too loved Millar's idea of a truly EPIC trilogy that traced his entire existence from birth on Kripton to watching the sun flame out over the frozen wasteland of a long-destroyed earth.
Karl Urban as Superman/Clark Kent and Olivia Wilde as Lois Lane. And like a previous poster mentioned, I too loved Millar's idea of a truly EPIC trilogy that traced his entire existence from birth on Kripton to watching the sun flame out over the frozen wasteland of a long-destroyed earth.
 
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goes_to_ricks
11:59PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If they beefed him up enough, I could see them getting Joseph Gordon-Levitt if mostly for the fact that Nolan's worked with him and I'm sure his level of considerations is relatively high.
If they beefed him up enough, I could see them getting Joseph Gordon-Levitt if mostly for the fact that Nolan's worked with him and I'm sure his level of considerations is relatively high.
 
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JimmyJamOn
11:50PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Gotta Have One Thing......
.......Brandon Routh. 'nuff said.
.......Brandon Routh. 'nuff said.
 
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Pied Piper
11:16PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not a big supes fan but...
It'll be an interesting take with nolans involved and it'll be worth checking out as long as they cast ANYBODY BUT SHIA LEBOUF as superman
It'll be an interesting take with nolans involved and it'll be worth checking out as long as they cast ANYBODY BUT SHIA LEBOUF as superman
 
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cafeguy
10:12PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
About time
This could work. Superman is a hard concept to tackle, especially in the modern climate of film and story telling—it has been done before, time and time again. But Nolan has what it takes, and I have a feeling he could pull this off rather well.

What I really would like to know is who would make a good Superman. Routhe is a great choice, I heard some talk about Matthew Fox who would be...
This could work. Superman is a hard concept to tackle, especially in the modern climate of film and story telling—it has been done before, time and time again. But Nolan has what it takes, and I have a feeling he could pull this off rather well.

What I really would like to know is who would make a good Superman. Routhe is a great choice, I heard some talk about Matthew Fox who would be interesting. But who else? Maybe it's time to change up the image of Superman again?
 
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Brer B8a
9:56PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't know if I'm in the minority here but I always liked Mark Millar's idea of a Superman trilogy that sort of tracks his whole existence on Earth, even after the human race is gone.

I don't know if I'm in the minority here but I always liked Mark Millar's idea of a Superman trilogy that sort of tracks his whole existence on Earth, even after the human race is gone.

 
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gyro_44
7:44PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nolan won't Direct
For those saying he might direct - I can't see Nolan taking on Superman. I doubt he would tackle another MAJOR comic book character so soon. And come on, his brother is already working on the screenplay. I get a feeling he's going to sign for the next Bats.
For those saying he might direct - I can't see Nolan taking on Superman. I doubt he would tackle another MAJOR comic book character so soon. And come on, his brother is already working on the screenplay. I get a feeling he's going to sign for the next Bats.
 
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Winchester08
6:26PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Why is everyone so in love with Brandon Routh??
...i don't hate him or anything but he had NO LINES in superman returns...i mean he hardly spoke at all!!...if it was handled better im sure he would of made a great superman but alot of people hated returns and seeing him again as sups would hurt the film and make this feel like a sequel not a reboot which is what this is a reboot...i'd like to see him in more movies but i dont see him playing...
...i don't hate him or anything but he had NO LINES in superman returns...i mean he hardly spoke at all!!...if it was handled better im sure he would of made a great superman but alot of people hated returns and seeing him again as sups would hurt the film and make this feel like a sequel not a reboot which is what this is a reboot...i'd like to see him in more movies but i dont see him playing sups ever again
 
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DaMovieMan
6:23PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Uhh...I don't know about this guys
If Nolan decides to direct Superman and not Batman....that would be terrible.



If Nolan decides to direct Superman and not Batman....that would be terrible.



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CrashOverride
12:13AM on 03/11/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Same thing that happened between X-Men and Superman...
Same thing that happened between X-Men and Superman...
 
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The_Soloist
5:40PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Brandon Routh should be Superman again, but if not I would really LOVE to see Matthew Fox become the new Superman
Brandon Routh should be Superman again, but if not I would really LOVE to see Matthew Fox become the new Superman
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Brer B8a
9:44PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like Matthew Fox as Superman also. I don't think he would be too old, but I never knew he was a vegetarian. That sucks.
I like Matthew Fox as Superman also. I don't think he would be too old, but I never knew he was a vegetarian. That sucks.
 
smooveluv
9:38PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like Matthew Fox, but not as Supes. I'm not sure how they'd get a strict vegetarian to add the 40 pounds necessary to make him remotely convincing. Besides, he's too old to start a franchise.
I like Matthew Fox, but not as Supes. I'm not sure how they'd get a strict vegetarian to add the 40 pounds necessary to make him remotely convincing. Besides, he's too old to start a franchise.
 
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buriblazing
5:34PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
keep brandon routh
Brandon routh! awesome news
Brandon routh! awesome news
 
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randomhero24
5:24PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh No.
I have a horrible feeling that Nolan will not direct neither Batman or Superman, and spend the rest of his career producing...



Now THAT'S Pessimism!



And i thought Brandon Routh did an awesome job.
I have a horrible feeling that Nolan will not direct neither Batman or Superman, and spend the rest of his career producing...



Now THAT'S Pessimism!



And i thought Brandon Routh did an awesome job.
 
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buriblazing
5:23PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome!
I'm Glad chris nolan and david goyer are

taking over superman i hope they can give kal el the movie he deserves.
I'm Glad chris nolan and david goyer are

taking over superman i hope they can give kal el the movie he deserves.
 
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snootch2nootch
5:03PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No Dark Superman
I hope that Nolan doesn't give Superman the TDK effect and make him a dramatic dark brooding character. That's not Superman, Superman is everything that Batman isn't.
I hope that Nolan doesn't give Superman the TDK effect and make him a dramatic dark brooding character. That's not Superman, Superman is everything that Batman isn't.
 
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xander887
4:20PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jon Hamm for superman!!
Jon Hamm for superman!!
 
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optimusprime24
4:05PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
cool, can't wait for the third batman film
cool, can't wait for the third batman film
 
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deepshit
4:04PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome!!!
I can see this surpassing all expectations.. and then Nolan being offered the Batman Vs Superman movie!



I'll help Will Smith kill every one of those motherf***in zombies if only to watch it once..
I can see this surpassing all expectations.. and then Nolan being offered the Batman Vs Superman movie!



I'll help Will Smith kill every one of those motherf***in zombies if only to watch it once..
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Winchester08
4:13PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
rofl...nice!!
rofl...nice!!
 
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Ocelot_Snake
2:38PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Beyond old Superman stuff, really don't care
Beyond old Superman stuff, really don't care
 
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Derrida
1:41PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nolan knows the score
Nolan knows a good project when he sees one. Though I too think someone else should direct so we can get Nolan back on another Batman movie.



My choice for Superman? Easy. Tommy Wiseau.
Nolan knows a good project when he sees one. Though I too think someone else should direct so we can get Nolan back on another Batman movie.



My choice for Superman? Easy. Tommy Wiseau.
 
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creepshow
1:35PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's awesome how enthusiastic and excited he is about it! I was expecting him to say "Yes, well Warner Bros is paying me buttloads of cheddar so yeah, um...up up and away."
It's awesome how enthusiastic and excited he is about it! I was expecting him to say "Yes, well Warner Bros is paying me buttloads of cheddar so yeah, um...up up and away."
 
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scooter88
1:23PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This sounds great and all. But if C. Nolan does direct it, we may never see a third batman installment. I hope he get's his brother Jonah to take it up. Leaving time for Chris to get on with doing the next batman.
This sounds great and all. But if C. Nolan does direct it, we may never see a third batman installment. I hope he get's his brother Jonah to take it up. Leaving time for Chris to get on with doing the next batman.
 
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OrangeRush 2112
1:02PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Dark Knight
12:32PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WHY DO I GET THE FEELING ...
... Nolan is gonna direct this thing?
... Nolan is gonna direct this thing?
 
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gameslave
12:31PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i love the mk vs dc superman pic you used. its my favorite version of supes he looked PERFECT lol not gay model lookin like Routh
i love the mk vs dc superman pic you used. its my favorite version of supes he looked PERFECT lol not gay model lookin like Routh
 
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sebgecko
12:21PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Soooooo cool!

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Soooooo cool!

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Justinvsky1
9:18PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
dummy
dummy
 
Outsider
12:40PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow! Great insight!!
Wow! Great insight!!
 
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Diyalated Peepols
12:14PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
A new Superman movie that isn't part of the Donnerverse. Good form, Nolan.
A new Superman movie that isn't part of the Donnerverse. Good form, Nolan.
 
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Jig Saw 123
11:47AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love how Nolan basically points out he knows what genre Superman falls within, so don't expect it to have the same treatment as The Dark Knight.
I love how Nolan basically points out he knows what genre Superman falls within, so don't expect it to have the same treatment as The Dark Knight.
 
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CagoChi
11:38AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
IN NOLAN WE TRUST!!!!
This guy's beyond awesome!
This guy's beyond awesome!
 
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Thizzel
11:13AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nice!
This is good news. "Reboots" should be an entirely new take on a franchise...not just new characters and a story, but a new direction and feel over all, like the comic book itself is being reinvented. Therefore I think Nolan could handle this for obvious reasons.
This is good news. "Reboots" should be an entirely new take on a franchise...not just new characters and a story, but a new direction and feel over all, like the comic book itself is being reinvented. Therefore I think Nolan could handle this for obvious reasons.
 
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X-KID
11:12AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I really like Nolan's style and direction and the fact that he's involved in the 100th attempt at a "good" Superman film makes me excited for this and I'm just saying, but if this one doesn't work with Nolan and all, I don't think anything ever will and they should just stop making Superman films.
I really like Nolan's style and direction and the fact that he's involved in the 100th attempt at a "good" Superman film makes me excited for this and I'm just saying, but if this one doesn't work with Nolan and all, I don't think anything ever will and they should just stop making Superman films.
 
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sbunn10
10:50AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is fantastic news. Perhaps Nolan can give us a great Superman film.



:) at the customary "TDK Sucks" comment by gino. Disagreement is good for the world folks.
This is fantastic news. Perhaps Nolan can give us a great Superman film.



:) at the customary "TDK Sucks" comment by gino. Disagreement is good for the world folks.
 
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muveadict
10:48AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
get someone else...
to direct, nolan seems to be a more grounded director, drawing out deep performances from his cast, but i think one reason is that he can identify with the possibile of the realism of the script. Superman on the other hand is about a flying alien who is virtually indestructable and can freeze things by blowing on them, make you deaf by clapping, is infinately strong and can shoot lasers from...
to direct, nolan seems to be a more grounded director, drawing out deep performances from his cast, but i think one reason is that he can identify with the possibile of the realism of the script. Superman on the other hand is about a flying alien who is virtually indestructable and can freeze things by blowing on them, make you deaf by clapping, is infinately strong and can shoot lasers from his eyes, i doubt nolan will identify properly with the source material. you need a more whimsical director. someone like burton(just joking).
 
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ginopags
10:28AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
TDK and Nolan (now) and Goyer suck...
This is going to be awful. Please allow someone else to make a Batman movie!!
This is going to be awful. Please allow someone else to make a Batman movie!!
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Brer B8a
9:59PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I gave you a thumbs up just because I know you want the thumbs down.
I gave you a thumbs up just because I know you want the thumbs down.
 
Justinvsky1
9:20PM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This has to be a joke to see how many thumbs down you get, and this is the most I've ever seen. Dummy.
This has to be a joke to see how many thumbs down you get, and this is the most I've ever seen. Dummy.
 
ginopags
10:44AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dark Knight is one hell of a painful movie to watch. A lot worse than Batman begins.
Dark Knight is one hell of a painful movie to watch. A lot worse than Batman begins.
 
muveadict
10:41AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
what??nolan did an exelent job with dark knight. with superman, idk if he can.
what??nolan did an exelent job with dark knight. with superman, idk if he can.
 
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Regret or Relief
10:28AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Seriously
Superman deserved better then what Singer had to offer. Superman Returns wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The Man of Steel is a great character that shouldn't just be used on the CW.
Superman deserved better then what Singer had to offer. Superman Returns wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The Man of Steel is a great character that shouldn't just be used on the CW.
 
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DorkisFig
10:20AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Superman needs a good comeback because he is such a great character and superhero. It is great that Nolan is going to be involved. Hopefully he will direct TDK 2 so we can all be blown away again.
Superman needs a good comeback because he is such a great character and superhero. It is great that Nolan is going to be involved. Hopefully he will direct TDK 2 so we can all be blown away again.
 
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Mac136187
9:59AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
El Superman exsits and he's American
Heck yeah. Superman through and through. Finally comes back to the big screen
Heck yeah. Superman through and through. Finally comes back to the big screen
 
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Brendan M.
9:43AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nolan talks Superman? Batman 3? Its not 4/1? Is this for real god?
Nolan talks Superman? Batman 3? Its not 4/1? Is this for real god?
 
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eggsalad
9:34AM on 03/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
FUCK YEAH!
I can't wait.
I can't wait.
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