It’s well documented around here that I loved Superman Returns. No, it wasn’t the movie I was expecting, nor was it the movie I was hoping for… but I ended up really enjoying it for what it was. Bryan Singer set out, not to make a Comic Book movie… bur rather a movie, whose main characters just happen to be comic book characters, and I thought the results were quite good, even if it wasn’t the Superman movie I was expecting.
Still, as much as I enjoyed Superman Returns, I’m very excited about what I’m hearing for the follow up film, “Man of Steel”. Singer has promised much more action and key villains. This is good news for those thirsting for such things from the first film.
The good folks over at FilmIck have come up with some details about Man of Steel that are pretty interesting. BE WARNED, THESE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SPOILERS. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING, STOP READING NOW. Ok, here we go:
There’s a new Kryptonian character coming to Earth as a result of Supes’ pilrgimage to Krypton that took place before Returns.
Lex makes a deal with “a new villain” (I read this as new to the films, not new to the mythos, and indeed I have some idea who it is…) in order to have Superman eradicated. This villain double crosses Lex and takes over Lexcorp (yep – sounds like Brainiac to me too). What’s more, Jason is a key part in the plot to trap Superman and…
Poor little Jason. He’s snuffed out. That should have some of you cheering, you fiends.
Holy crap. If that last part is true… I can just imagine HUGE standing ovations and cheering from the crowds. We are heartless aren’t we?
The great thing is that this is still scheduled to go into production once Singer is done with Valkyrie. I’m really looking forward to this, and can’t wait to see Superman return… ummm… again.
