As it stands right now, the end of the world as we know it (aka the potential Hollywood strike) is eying a June, 2008 release date. However, when it comes to the WGA (Writer's Guild of America), their contract is up on October 31, 2007. Yup, that's in a month from now. According to a New York Times article, the WGA could one-up their pals from SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) and DGA (Director's Guild of America) and strike early -- leaving some scripts, which aren't finished yet, in limbo. And if the NY Times is correct, one of those scripts includes Justice League of America. While the current draft, penned by Kieran and Michele Mulroney, was thought to have been handed in already, the NY Times claims it "still does not have a so-called green light to begin production." If more work needs to be done, and the writer's strike next month, it could seriously damage the status of those projects (like Justice League) that still need a bit more work.
And guild leaders are eying projects like Justice League, as well as the highly-anticipated follow-up to Night at the Museum, tentatively titled Another Night, because those are the movies studio's care about the most. But they're also the ones that need more work; projects that, if a strike were to happen, could be seriously delayed and/or shelved indefinitely. It's a smart move by the WGA; I mean, why strike in June when studios have already managed to stockpile enough canned beans to last a year or two? Strike now while they're still rushing to secure casts, and budgets and rewrites. Strike now when they need you the most. Personally, I'd be very surprised if Justice League of America actually makes it into production by early next year. Even if the writer's don't strike next month, casting has been one helluva uphill climb.
Rumors have been flying all over the place, with every other website claiming to have the exclusive on another name added to the film's potential roster. (I'm still game for Fred Savage to play Batman and Ralph Maccio as Superman , but that's me.) The way I see it, anyone who is not working early next year could be up for a role. Pick a name, any name, and write the following sentence: "We've been told by a super secret inside source that (insert actor) is being looked at to play (insert superhero)." Publish post. Congrats, you have an exclusive!
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9-29-2007 @ 7:02PM
Scott K said...
This is one movie I wouldn't mind seeing get lost in the shuffle and never get off the ground. It feels like a bad idea given the circumstances.
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9-29-2007 @ 7:52PM
Chris said...
I think it would work better after solo movies for the main characters. That way you could avoid a bunch of origins in one movie. You could also test the water to see which characters work for the public.
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9-30-2007 @ 10:40AM
Ryan said...
Justice League doesn't need to wait for a script, just contact Bruce Timm and the others who did the animated series I'm sure they have some unused scripts around or go to the source the comic book- Tower of Babel or the White Martians saga were excellent...And now the cast-
Superman- Tom Welling, give it up son & put on the tights milk it for what its worth.
Batman- Patrick Dempsey, I know kind of a stretch but could work.
Wonder Woman- Nadia Bjolin, If you have not seen her look her up I'll wait.....See and the icing is she is half greek I beleive.
Green Lantern- Micheal Weatherly, from NCIS would be good as Hal Jordon cause you gotta go with the original and bset GL.
Flash- Ryan Reynolds, he seems to be the popular choice here.
J'onn J'ozz- Vin Diesel, he has the physique, the bald head, and voice for the part just paint him green and most important he ain't busy.
Hawkgirl- Tricia Helfer, from battlestar galactica see has the look and attitude.
And possible secondary characters;
Aquaman- Matthew McConaughey, just think of Atlantis as deep, deep, way deep south.
Hawkman- Adrain Paul, he has the hero part down from highlander.
Green Arrow- Josh Lucas, better choice than owen wilson that nose is just a dead give away.
Black Canary- Toni Collette, this is a personal fav. I admit it besides I wanna see her in those black fishnets.
Well there it is, now get started on the movie.
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9-30-2007 @ 11:30AM
Crafty St. James said...
"We've been told by a super secret inside source that Crafty St. James) is being looked at to play Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner."
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10-01-2007 @ 3:34PM
amberie said...
I wouldn't mind this movie being shelved either.
They could never outdo the Bruce Timm animated series. Last time, after searching the country for a Superman, all they got was Brandon Routh. So how could they possibly cast the entire Justice League with quality actors, and pull off a script that doesn't mock the characters or waste their powers? Besides, J'onn J'onzz's costume would just be comical in real life.
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10-03-2007 @ 8:39AM
BatmanDeadEndDVD said...
If you can't wait for the JLA movie, check out this DVD with film trailers for "World's Finest" featuring Superman and Batman; and "Grayson" about the 'death' of Batman. It will tide your appetite over until (if?) the release of the JLA movie!
www.BatmanDeadEndDVD.com
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10-03-2007 @ 8:46AM
BatmanDeadEndDVD said...
If you can't wait for the JLA movie, check out this DVD with film trailers for "World's Finest" featuring Superman and Batman; and "Grayson" about the 'death' of Batman. It will tide your appetite over until (if?) the release of the JLA movie!
www.BatmanDeadEndDVD.com
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