Superman: Man of Steel is the next reboot of the ultimate comic book character.

No plot details have been revealed at this time. It is known that the film will not be a sequel to Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns or of the infinitely better Richard Donner films. However we do know who the new Superman is going to be! It’s Henry Cavill, the strapping young lad who played Charles Brandon on The Tudors.

Superman: Man of Steel is being ‘godfathered’ by Batman Begins and The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan. The screenplay is currently being written by David Goyer, who also worked on the latest Batman films. No director has been announced at present. Nolan’s brother Jonathan may be in the running, which is odd, since he doesn’t have any directing experience. More than likely that’s just an internet rumor, but it is possible that Warner Bros would use him, as he also worked on the immensely popular Batman films.

We keep hearing rumors the movie is about Superman solving a conflict in Africa… sigh.. whatever… apparently the ‘Man Of Steel’ has nothing more pressing to do than stop two tribes from killing each other. Never mind the other issues in the world, rogue countries with nuclear weapons etc.. thanks Superman.

Man of Steel Trailer

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Movie Release Date

Superman: Man of Steel is currently planned for 2012.

Who’s In It?

Superman: Man of Steel is going to be played by Henry Cavill.
Diane Lane… Martha Kent
Kevin Costner… Jonathan Kent

Interesting Fact

The origin of Christopher Nolan’s involvement came when he and Goyer were working on the story for the sequel for The Dark Knight. When they needed a break from Batman, Goyer tossed out an idea for how he would handle a Superman film, which got Nolan so excited that he called Warner Bros and pitched them the idea. He is currently producing, so hopefully some of that Dark Knight magic will rub off on Superman and make it a good film.

Heh. Rub off on Superman.

Related Movies

Superman, Superman Returns, Smallville, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight

What’s Good About It?

Nolan and Goyer’s involvement really gives me hope. No doubt lessons have been learned from Superman Returns, and there will be some action, and an enemy that Superman can actually fight.

What’s Bad About It?

There is no better casting than Christopher Reeve. Anyone they get will be a poor imitation at best. Superman may also have lost some of his importance to modern audiences.

Our Clever Prediction

I think we’ll end up seeing the best Superman film since Donner’s from the 70′s. I just hope they do it the way Donner did. No Hollywood anti-America crap. They couldn’t even say, “Truth, Justice, and the American way,” in Superman Returns. I don’t need it to be a flag waving film, but you don’t just turn your back on Superman’s catchphrase. No doubt this will be better than the last, but that doesn’t say much.

And make his suit bright and shiny. No muted colors like in Returns.