11:57 am - 01/11/2013
Pictured: Batman with a devoted fan
As we all know a number of names have been associated with directing the Justice League movie, from Christopher Nolan to David Yates to Ben Affleck and Zack Snyder; however, they have all seemingly passed on the project. Our source gave us a name of another that has decided not to do the Justice League movie and it's Ridley Scott.
Our source also tells us that Warner Bros. has the director list down to a definite five list of names who would be interested. We're told they will be expected to pitch their version of the movie, and if everything goes according to plan, an announcement should be made anytime within the next three months with filming "expected" to begin by the end of the year.
However, if everything doesn't go smooth, and unless negotiations and formalities are sped up, the Justice League movie may get pushed back to 2016.
Will Beall is writing the script, with it rumored that Darkseid will play the Justice League movie villain, which currently has a 2015 release.
Source
Short version - this project is toxic and no one wants to touch it. Sounds like one of two things are happening - the script is shit, or DC/WB is being super stringent over creative control issues.
"Justice League" can't find a director, may be pushed to 2016; Ridley Scott passes
Pictured: Batman with a devoted fan
As we all know a number of names have been associated with directing the Justice League movie, from Christopher Nolan to David Yates to Ben Affleck and Zack Snyder; however, they have all seemingly passed on the project. Our source gave us a name of another that has decided not to do the Justice League movie and it's Ridley Scott.
Our source also tells us that Warner Bros. has the director list down to a definite five list of names who would be interested. We're told they will be expected to pitch their version of the movie, and if everything goes according to plan, an announcement should be made anytime within the next three months with filming "expected" to begin by the end of the year.
However, if everything doesn't go smooth, and unless negotiations and formalities are sped up, the Justice League movie may get pushed back to 2016.
Will Beall is writing the script, with it rumored that Darkseid will play the Justice League movie villain, which currently has a 2015 release.
Source
Short version - this project is toxic and no one wants to touch it. Sounds like one of two things are happening - the script is shit, or DC/WB is being super stringent over creative control issues.
Instead of JL, develop the Bat Family. A Nightwing spin-off after Nolan's Bat triology would be such a smart follow-up. Then, introduce Babs/Oracle...and/or The Birds of Prey
Edited at 2013-01-11 05:42 pm (UTC)
I will never stop loling at her gopher-heading it in that video