Today we have a peek inside Mark Millar’s vision of Superman. We get the following insight through our friends at the movieweb:
Millar revealed that his version would be an 8-hour, three-film series, with the films to be released in consecutive years. He is apparently working with a “big Hollywood action director” who he will not reveal at this time, and he calls this new take, “the Magnum Opus of Superman stories.”
“It’s gonna be like Michael Corleone in The Godfather films, the entire story from beginning to end, you see where he starts, how he becomes who he becomes, and where that takes him. The Dark Knight showed you can take a comic book property and make a serious film, and I think the studios are ready to listen to bigger ideas now.”
I like that this dude has a story arc that he wants to work within. I think that multiple films work best when an arc has already been worked over and the individual stories unfold according to plan. The devil will be in the details, but I’m certainly pleased with Millar’s strategy.
Mark’s promise of a “big Hollywood action director” certainly stokes the fires of curiosity. The proclamation of the director will be a big moment for many, this will probably make or break the excitement some have for this upcoming Man Of Steel restart.
Superman has been in limbo since Routh first wore the pants. I’m saddened that the film didn’t work out for Routh, but hope this next installment is one that will give a bit more than the last outing.
