Film making

When a new Superman movie was announced, just a few years after Superman Returns, which was directed by Bryan Singer in 2006, many expected it to be another sequel. But instead like we have seen with Batman, and are about to see with Spiderman, they have decided to re-boot the series and have hired a new exciting director and cast to lead the way.

Originally created in 1932 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman captured the hearts of the world very quickly and it was chiefly responsible for the craze that has followed superheroes ever since. By 1940 a radio show started based on the material, and in 1941 the Man of Steel flew into the cinemas in a cartoon series. In 1948 the first live-action serial was screened, with Kirk Alyn in the title role.

More animated shows, comics and books would follow over the next three decades, there was even a musical on Broadway, and then in 1978 Richard Donner directed Christopher Reeve in the title role as Superman returned to the big screen. This movie was followed by three more sequels with Reeve, though number 3 and 4 were not really related to the first two movies. Television became the home for the Man of Steel, in the form of series like Lois and Clark and the more recent Smallville. But in 2006 Bryan Singer was convinced to return to Metropolis.

And that was the above mentioned Bryan Singer film, which almost followed on where the original two Christopher Reeve movies ended. Brandon Routh, a relative unknown was cast as the Man of Steel, with Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor. Despite excellent reviews and even a few awards, the box office returns disappointed the studios.

Now it is the turn of another new actor, British-born Henry Cavill, to fill the shoes of one of the world’s most iconic characters. Though not a major star yet, Cavill has impressed many especially in the TV series The Tudors, where he played Charles Brandon.

This has been a long wait for Cavill, who has been very close to major roles a few times, and it is believed he almost played the role in Bryan Singer’s version too. He was also considered for other roles he narrowly lost out, including Batman and James Bond, as well as the lead role in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series.

Amy Adams, best known for her roles in The Fighter and Enchanted, will play reporter Lois Lane, the role originally made famous by Margot Kidder. Playing the Kents are two of Hollywood’s top stars over the past two decades, with Kevin Costner and Diane Lane filling the roles. At this point most other actors have not been named, and these secrets are being kept under wraps until closer to the release date.

Superman: Man of Steel is expected to be released in 2012 and will be directed by the man who too the helm of 300, Watchmen and Sucker Punch, the highly regarded Zack Snyder. Known for his strong focus on action and stylized visuals, it is has got many fans excited. A similar level of excitement grew when it was announced that the script had been written by David S. Goyer. Goyer, who created and wrote the Blade Series, was also also responsible for the the stories of Batman Returns and The Dark Knight.

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