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There’s been a lot of talk lately about potential directors for Warner Brothers/DC Comics’ intended reboot for SUPERMAN, including names like Matt Reeves (LET ME IN), Jonathan Liebesman (BATTLE: LOS ANGELES), Duncan Jones (MOON) and Tony Scott (UNSTOPPABLE). But today Deadline is reporting that WATCHMEN and 300 director Zack Snyder has won the gig. It’s said Snyder met with the studio and producers Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas. And seriously, why not get a guy who successfully remade one of the greatest horror films of all time (DAWN OF THE DEAD), and currently has two beloved comic book film adaptations under his belt? He’s also received heaps of praise for his work on LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS, which many are calling the best use of 3D on the big screen to date. David Goyer is still set to write this new take on Supes. Will the title remain THE MAN OF STEEL? We’ll see. Zack confirmed that once he complete post production on his new film SUCKER PUNCH, he’s moving right into SUPERMAN, telling Deadline “I’ve been a big fan of the character for a long time, he’s definitely the king of all superheroes, he’s the one. It’s early yet, but I can tell you that what David and Chris have done with the story so far definitely has given me a great insight into a way to make him feel modern. I’ve always felt he was kind of awesome. I’ll finish Sucker Punch and get right at it.”
I’m pretty happy with this. I loved what Snyder did with WATCHMEN and 300. In fact, I’ve loved everything the guy has done so far. It’s a safe choice at least, in that the majority of fanboys out there will most likely be okay with it. What do you think? Is Snyder the right man for the job? Tell us in the comments below.
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. 
I’m fine with it. As long as he gets away from the slow down/speed up camera trick stuff a bit. I don’t need to see Krypton blow up slowly, then speed up. Or Clark flying, landing the same way. It kinda grates on me a bit. Other than that, Me like.