seelsa73
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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Strongly disagree. Just cos its a sequel to MoS doesn't mean people shouldnt get caught up on characters other then superman. Batman will be a part of the film. A major one at that probably. Would you say the same about discussing a lex luther casting...? The new batman is news.... about the movie in the thread title..... so id say its all relevant ... infact id say its just as relevant as discussing supes.
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seelsa73
Sr Member
Billy Zane already played lex luthor, only his name in the movie was Cal Hockley. I would love to see him in the roll for that reason alone.
He hasn't been cast. He was asked by an interviewer if he would play lex and he basically said yes. Whether or not he's been approached by WB is anyone's guess.
An actor that has as much on his plate as Affleck doesn't just go in for an audition, get offered the part right away, and make the deal on the spot. He and WB have been negotiating since before MOS even came out. Which means they've known what they were going to be doing with the franchise before MOS came out. What their motivations are, whether creative or monetary, is up in the air. Either way, as someone who loved MOS, I have faith in what Snyder and WB have planned.
Why even bring it back up if you're not going to say anything?
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JD
Master Member
While Cranston obviously as big as Affleck... I'm sure if he is going to be Luthor, the deal is pretty much done. There is a rumor that they're waiting for Breaking Bad to wrap up to take advantage of that big press push.
I think this speak to a bit of dissatisfaction among Superman fans with MOS. I think they were hoping for another stand alone film that would be better then MOS. Not speaking for you, reelprops, just making an observation I have seen here and elsewhere.
coofunkcurly
Sr Member
Pretty sure the studio has a signed contract in their possession. No silly time wasting petition or death threat is gonna change anything. People need to find another way to harness their negative energy.
JD - valid point. Not sure why I was under the assumption that this next movie would be the MOS sequel. Don't think it's ever been clearly stated.
JD - valid point. Not sure why I was under the assumption that this next movie would be the MOS sequel. Don't think it's ever been clearly stated.
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JLeezy23
Sr Member
It'd be cool to show Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne find out that Superman broke their stuff (Wayne sattelite, Lexcorp building.) Two billionaire geniuses gettin mad at the super strong alien then confronting him. Of course there'd be millions of complaints after the Smallville and Metropolis destruction. Still be cool to see, cuz it hurt their ego and wanna step to Supes personally about it
I just can't keep quiet. Is this what everyone wants?
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seelsa73
Sr Member
And how many people signed the fire Heath Ledger as the Joker petition? Look how that went. Petitions mean jack, except to give people false hope that their desires may be heard and heeded by the studio. And 50,000 out of 400+ million people wont even make them bat (no pun intended) an eye.
coofunkcurly
Sr Member
Excellent read. Should be required reading for anyone closed minded enough to sign a petition about this:
6 Reasons The Internet Is Wrong About Ben Affleck As Batman - Forbes
6 Reasons The Internet Is Wrong About Ben Affleck As Batman - Forbes
seelsa73
Sr Member
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Not entirely true - I believe you correct that no studio will fire an actor over this unless the actor decides not to do it - but studios DO pay attention to negative letters or responses - they see one person coming forward as hundreds who have the same opinion but don't voice it.
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