[UPDATE: Just as we suspected (and noted below) this was nothing more than rumor and has been debunked by /Film]
A “reliable” source for Ain’t It Cool News has provided them with some interesting information regarding the future of the Superman franchise as well as an update on the current status of Ninja Assassin.
This source, while in Berlin, caught an interview James McTeigue (who’s directing Ninja Assassin) and in the interview McTeigue revealed that the Wachowski Brothers have been approached about rebooting the Superman franchise as a trilogy.
Here’s the juicy parts of the message he sent:
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- McTeigue confirmed that Plastic Man was the next project in the pipeline for the Wachowski’s and he had been signed on to provide Second Unit support. Says the movie has been delayed indefinitely due to a major shake up of projects at WB.
- Bryan Singer has refused to undertake a re-boot of the Superman franchise and has left the Executives at WB with no choice but to take a fresh creative direction.
- He (McTeigue) stated the Wachowski Brothers had been approached to re-boot the franchise as a trilogy and they are currently reviewing their options as its like being asked to take the final play in a superbowl final.
- Says if they do agree, he will likely either succumb to providing second unit support on the movie or will champion the directorship of Plastic Man – He started to giggle as he stated its like a young child for the Brothers and they wont give that up easily.
- Says, the very thought of the brothers making a superman movie is unbelievable as they have grown up in the world of comic books and they would be ideal for the project.
- Stated that Bryan Singer is looking to move on to Logan’s Run a movie to be produced by Joel Silver.
We knew Bryan Singer wasn’t involved in the next Superman project and we expected he wouldn’t be since they wanted to reboot the franchise.
But having the Wachowskis takeover makes me curious. I don’t know if this is a good thing or bad thing if it actually happens. Speed Racer, while being an obvious kids film, was completely unwatchable for me. On top of that, I disliked the third Matrix film and thought the second needed improvement. I must however give them credit on their writing and producing credits on V for Vendetta and the upcoming Ninja Assassin – The second of which I know will be amazing without even needing to see a trailer. Just check out this fight training video for that here and you’ll see what I mean.
Since the interview was focused on Ninja Assassin wrapping up, the source also summarized a bit of what McTeigue had to say about that:
- Ninja Assassin is locked and complete. Awaiting a suitable marketing strategy and release from WB. Looking likely to be a late summer release.
- Action scenes are absolutely brutal, unbelievable vision from the Wachowski’s in blocking the fights with the Hong Kong stunt team.
I cannot wait to see Ninja Assassin and the one thing Wachowskis can consistently do very well is fight choreography – so having them involved as producers and attached to the project is a good thing.
To clarify the obvious, this is currently just a rumor. If true, being approached to do the films is different than being signed to do them. As long as it’s nothing like Speed Racer and not geared towards kids, I think it’ll be interesting to see the Wachowski Brothers’ take on the Man of Steel.
What do you think of the prospect of the Wachowskis directing the next Superman?
Ninja Assassin’s release date is still to be announced and the next Superman film has no official time frame as of yet.
Source: AICN
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This should be one to watch…
I’ve got the script to the Plastic Man film that they wrote years ago, it’s pretty kick ass. I’d love to see it get made.
It’s actually pretty damn good. If it doesn’t get made, it’s at least worth a read, I say.
This is not good news. The Wachowskis represent style over story. We’ve heard the “pefect for the series” before with Singer. The Wachowskis ruined Speed Racer…they will ruin Superman.
I didn’t like ‘Returns’ on many levels….but I would rather have Singer back then the Wachowskis.
Speilberg would be a great choice. We would be able to bet that the story would at least feel grounded in the real world.
@ Nowhereman
Sorry Dude!!
Me like matrix movies me tink dey are good..me watch lots…LOL!!
@ Rob
***SIGH***
“The conversation between Neo and the Zion leader guy basically involved them pretending to reference big philosophical ideas just by naming them and then asking for critical praise by saying “look how deep and thoughtful this is”
I’m sorry but that was the entire point of the films and it was beautifully encapsulated in these scenes between NEO and Councilor Hamann..THe point that Hamann was trying to make was how humans need machines and machines depend on humans..instead of existing mutualistically and reaping the benefits of such a relationship they freely choose to go to war with one another for the sake of self-preservation ..it’s a great comment on the reality of war and a great philosophical moment..Machines enslave humans and humans enslave machines both thinking they are “right” in the choices they have made to ensure they survive..
The movie trilogy itself fashioned an entire mythology that mirrors the spiritual journey of the ascendant..
Literally every character name, place name, hovercraft name & symbols from the movies reference Greek, Norse, Roman mythology, Hebrew theology, CHristian theology, & Zen Buddhism. Neo’s journies and struggles to save Zion and it’s inhabitants is a symbol of our quest from delusion to truth, from darkness to light, and from death to immortality..
So to quote you again “look how deep and thoughtful this is” it really is…take another look Dude!!
“There is no spoon” Rob so take a pill (preferably a Red Pill) and get down on the MAtrix!!
Cheers
I’ll be quiet now!!
lol,
GK, I LOVE the first Matrix, and I really enjoy the second movie as well.
The third one though, wasn’t deep or special or well-written. It was phony and pretended to be those things just to live up to what the first one did naturally.
That scene was so forced, unnatural and it didn’t fit at all. It’s just one of the many things that movie did wrong
But, I’m glad you enjoyed it – You’re allowed to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-kTfBXCP88
That was very funny!! Even after Will Ferrell showed up…
Ergo, vis a vis, concordedly, I have no idea what I just said, I thought it would make me sound cool…
Yah, apparently the makers of Matrix did too…
Their Plastic Man script is actually pretty good, guys.
The Matrix: I enjoyed all of them! I admit the 3rd should NOT have been shot back to back and felt very rushed with lots of holes not filled in / explained.
The final fight between Neo and Smith is the kind of thing I’d love to see in a Superman movie. Oh and the bit in Reloaded where Neo sweeps in at the last minute and saves the Keymaker and Morpheous – now that’s some Superman action!!!
Personally, I wouldn’t mind the Wachowski’s. Let’s face it, you can’t get much worse than Bryan Singer’s (or BS if you like…heh heh) adaptation.
Awh…. it’s just a rumor?
i was getting all excited
…and am i the only person who liked superman returns?
@Foopher
Nope, i liked Superman Returns. It wasnt great but it was still good. Reason why i like it is because it loosely picks up after the events of the first two Superman films. There were other little things i didnt like but i thought it was worth while to watch. When i first heard the Superman Theme i had goosebumps when seeing that S show up on the big screen. I hope they dont reboot it and make Supes darker cause thats not Superman. Singer gave us two great X-men films, i think people should give him another chance. I think people exaggerate it too harshly.
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