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The Wachowskis Wanted For JUSTICE LEAGUE?

According to MovieHole Ben Affleck isn’t the only high profiled director Warner Bros. is pursuing to direct Justice League. They name The Wachowskis (Matrix) as possible candidates to make DC’s answer to The Avengers. Apparently, the studio loves their experimental film Cloud Atlas and believe the duo have what it takes to make a summer spectacle while developing the characters properly. The Wachowskis are an inspired choice considering The Matrix was a massive ode to anime and manga material. I can only imagine what they could do within the DC Universe and given the time/freedom to make their own vision. I assume that they would end up with creative control and a complete re-casting of the entire hero lineup will happen. Meaning, JL won’t have any direct links to the Nolan Batman films, Man of Steel or even Green Lantern.

What do you think of this directing rumor? Is it a mistake or could the Wachowskis use their skills to create the next Avengers?


‘JUSTICE LEAGUE’ Get’s A Writer

Warner Bros. is feeling the sting of a missed opportunity as Avengers is now the #3 domestic and worldwide box office record holder. ShowBlitz reports that the studio has now hired Will Beall (Gangster Squad) to pen a script for Justice League. While it’s interesting they’ll finally be moving forward, it doesn’t seem as inspired as they haven’t really introduced the rest of the main lineup yet. If DC Entertainment plans on competing with Avengers they’ll have to hire a rather talented writer/director with a massive vision or it will bomb twice as much as Green Lantern did.


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Zack Snyder Confirms His Superman & Nolan’s Batman Won’t Be In Justice League, Will Have It’s Own Takes On The Heroes

HeyUGuys was able to ask director Zack Snyder a Justice League question during the UK premiere of Sucker Punch. They asked how his Superman would fit into DC’s answer to the Avengers. Zack stated that both his take on Superman and along with Nolan’s Batman won’t be involved. They will have a separate take on the heroes.

“It doesn’t. Like what Chris Nolan is doing and what I’m doing with Superman, what they’ll do with Justice League will be it’s own thing with it’s own Batman and own Superman. We’ll be over here with our movie and they kinda get to do it twice which is kinda cool.”

It’s unknown if Ryan Reynolds’ Green Lantern will be included or not. This could give a clue on purposed Batman reboot. That it might still be set in the Gotham City Christopher Nolan has created. There is also the possibility that the established cast could stay in the roles.