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Comic book fans may know the name David S. Goyer outside of his writing work on BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT. Goyer actually pumped out quite a few books for DC, even while he was busy producing screenplays for many fanboy-favorite films. Though his directorial efforts (BLADE: TRINITY and THE UNBORN) weren’t hugely successful, there’s no denying his skills with words on paper. It was reported today at LatinoReview that David will be writing the next SUPERMAN movie, which is going to be titled THE MAN OF STEEL. Appropriate. Supposedly Goyer has an idea that will take the character back to the John Byrne era of storytelling (not familiar? Do your homework, read comics more), however they’re saying that neither Brandon Routh or Bryan Singer will return for this next outing. I for one am sad Routh is out, I thought he did a respectable job of playing the character in SUPERMAN RETURNS, and really embodies (or should we say channels) a young Christopher Reeve. I see no reason why he should be shunned in all of this, but that’s Hollywood for ya. The source at LatinoReview also says the story will involve Lex Luthor (shocking) and Brainiac. It’s not an origin and assumes audiences already know about Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen and Perry White. The Daily Planet will be struggling as a result of the internet (timely), and the script is said to set up a huge amount of Krypton mythology.
NOW, that said, apparently Thomas Tull of Legendary Pictures told AintItCoolNews that’s not entirely true, and that the project isn’t at the script stage yet. Does that mean not entirely true, or way off? We may not know for a while. Though it is said that Tull has a lot of love for Goyer, and he has the highest enthusiasm for the project, so there’s that.
My buddy Rick Marshall over at MTV points out that this could mean a LOT of work for Goyer, as he’s already reported to be working on the next BATMAN script with Christopher Nolan’s brother Jonah. Personally, I think Goyer is the right man for the job. He gets comics… hell, he’s written comics, and that in and of itself says a lot. The problem with a character like Supes is – what exactly can you do with him that we haven’t already seen? Rick Marshall also suggested this could ease the path into a Justice League movie, with Goyer adjusting the Superman and Batman scripts in the right direction. I suppose that’s a possibility. Listen, I love Superman, as a character and as a comic. I collect Superman original art almost exclusively. But when it comes to the movies, I wonder if there’s really a way to wow us anymore with him. The original Richard Donner films were good, I had no problem with SUPERMAN RETURNS outside of the stupid kid, but maybe the big blue boyscout doesn’t belong on the big screen anymore. Prove me wrong Goyer!
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
its in good hands!!!! I think he will do a great job!