BruceScivally.com/CONTACT

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHO WILL BE THE NEW SUPERMAN?
Warner Bros. has announced a new Justice League movie -
and Brandon Routh will not be Superman!

The internet is abuzz with the news that Warner Bros. has announced a new movie based on the Justice League comic book series, which will put Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and Martian Manhunter together in one action-packed film. Mad Max director George Miller has been signed to direct, and casting is underway for the starring roles - but apparently without Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) or Christian Bale (Batman Begins) locked down for the leads. So, the question that has all Hollywood in suspense is: who will be the next Superman?

Bruce Scivally, author of the new book Superman on Film, Television, Radio & Broadway, which will be published in October in time for Superman's 70th anniversary year (2008), said “Since Warners is pushing ahead with Justice League, the planned sequel to Superman Returns has reportedly been put on the back burner. And since the studio regards Justice League as a potential franchise separate from the Batman and Superman franchises, they're entertaining the idea of having different actors play Batman and Superman in the new film.”

“It will be interesting,” said Scivally, “to see if they go back to some of the actors who were the front-runners for the Superman role a few years back. Before Routh was cast, Brendan Fraser, Matthew Bomer and Josh Hartnett were in contention for the Superman role, and Jim Caviezel openly expressed his interest. And before that, when Warners was considering a movie called Batman Vs. Superman, Jude Law was rumored to be a possible Man of Steel.”

“Whoever wins the role, it's a unique challenge for an actor, since they essentially have to play not one but two parts - Superman and Clark Kent. Bud Collyer did it on radio by altering his voice, dropping it an octave when he became Superman. On film, Christopher Reeve did it by not only altering his voice but also his body language - he was stooped over and bumbling as Clark Kent, but stood straight and exuded confidence as Superman.”

Superman on Film, Television, Radio & Broadway is available at Amazon.com or www.brucescivally.com.



HOME BATMAN SUPERMAN JAMES BOND AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS BOOKSIGNINGS BIOGRAPHY REVIEWS INTERVIEWS CREDITS ORDER FORM CONTACT
		SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHO WILL BE THE NEW SUPERMAN? Warner Bros. has announced a new Justice League movie - and Brandon Routh will not be Superman! The internet is abuzz with the news that Warner Bros. has announced a new movie based on the Justice League comic book series, which will put Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and Martian Manhunter together in one action-packed film. Mad Max director George Miller has been signed to direct, and casting is underway for the starring roles - but apparently without Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) or Christian Bale (Batman Begins) locked down for the leads. So, the question that has all Hollywood in suspense is: who will be the next Superman? Bruce Scivally, author of the new book Superman on Film, Television, Radio & Broadway, which will be published in October in time for Superman's 70th anniversary year (2008), said “Since Warners is pushing ahead with Justice League, the planned sequel to Superman Returns has reportedly been put on the back burner. And since the studio regards Justice League as a potential franchise separate from the Batman and Superman franchises, they're entertaining the idea of having different actors play Batman and Superman in the new film.” “It will be interesting,” said Scivally, “to see if they go back to some of the actors who were the front-runners for the Superman role a few years back. Before Routh was cast, Brendan Fraser, Matthew Bomer and Josh Hartnett were in contention for the Superman role, and Jim Caviezel openly expressed his interest. And before that, when Warners was considering a movie called Batman Vs. Superman, Jude Law was rumored to be a possible Man of Steel.” “Whoever wins the role, it's a unique challenge for an actor, since they essentially have to play not one but two parts - Superman and Clark Kent. Bud Collyer did it on radio by altering his voice, dropping it an octave when he became Superman. On film, Christopher Reeve did it by not only altering his voice but also his body language - he was stooped over and bumbling as Clark Kent, but stood straight and exuded confidence as Superman.” Superman on Film, Television, Radio & Broadway is available at Amazon.com or www.brucescivally.com.