Superman Returns Screenwriters Will Not Return for Sequel, Mark Millar Wants In!

Posted: Monday, October 22, 2007
Posted By: Kevin Powers

It appears that there is a race to the finish line at WB. Since the beginning of the "Justice League" rumors followed by some negative fan feedback and the promising mystery that is "The Dark Knight," it appears that the "Superman Returns" sequel is on the fast track and picking up even more speed.

Variety reports that screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris will not be returning to pen the sequel to "Superman Returns." This is and is not surprising because writers rarely return for superhero sequels. Warner Brothers is also taking pitches for the sequel and one Superman fan has already made his voice heard.

On his official forum Mark Millar, the mastermind behind the Ultimates and huge Superman fan, has announced he will be pitching a story to WB. Here's what Millar said:

"It's 8.58am right now, my guys at CAA get into the office in about seven hours and my call will be waiting for them to talk about this. I want to revamp Superman like Hillary wants thin ankles. Revamping this franchise is what I as given fingers for and so, invited or not, I'm putting my plan together now. I've been asked to work on half a dozen screenplays lately, but this is the only one I have ever truly wanted.

As most here know, I have literally hundreds of pages of notes and sketches just waiting for this opportunity. This would be my dream gig and, as a fan, I know exactly what this project needs to work. This has to be Superman for the 21st Century, keeping everything we adore, but starting from scratch and making the kids love it as much as the 30-somethings. I would honestly write this thing for free.

Anyway, my treatment is being polished as we type. Wish me luck. I want to do that Superman movie we all want to see."


I'll be happy when this film happens instead of "Justice League" so long as Millar stays within the established films, albeit to a lesser degree than Singer's homage to Donner, and we see most of, if not the entire cast return. What do YOU think? Make your voice heard on the SBC forums here: http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/forum/index.php

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