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Christopher Nolan Comments on 'Man of Steel'

'The Dark Knight Rises' director calls Superman "more challenging" than Batman.

The Dark Knight director is producing Kal-El's upcoming movie and he says director Zack Snyder is absolutely the right man for Superman's cinematic return. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan says Snyder's experience proves he can handle the task at hand.

Zack was the perfect man to take this on; he is unbelievably skilled at creating a coherent, cohesive world. Whether it’s a very stylized world, like 300, or something that’s more challenging, more varied, like he did with Watchmen,
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The fan favorite director also says he believes creating Superman's universe is a more demanding obstacle than creating Bruce Wayne's. Why? Simply because of the challenges that come with a superpowered character.

“In my honest appraisal, taking on Superman and creating that world is far more difficult than creating the world of the Dark Knight. He has a lot of finishing to do on the movie -- it has a very long post-production schedule because, unlike Batman, Superman flies"

While Nolan is only producing Man of Steel, he claims it's a franchise that he wouldn't know how to handle.

I actually feel guilty talking about it because I’m sitting here having nothing to do to it. I try to be as supportive as I can, and I’m just amazed by what he is doing. It’s not something I would know how to do.

Viners, how do you feel about Man of Steel? Does it fill you with joy or concern?

Man of Steel is expected to hit theaters June 14, 2013. In case you haven't watched the trailer yet, be sure to check it out here.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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Wait Nolan isn't directing it? Well my expectations lowered a bit :/

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I absolutely can not wait for this movie!

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Cool

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Looks epic, I can't wait!!

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The first mistake is that they are viewing Batman's world and Superman's world as different worlds. That's how they've done things since the 70's and while they have produced a few gems, the general record for DC movies is horrible. They really should take the lesson from Marvel as far as movies go.

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Trailer looks great I hope they get it right. I want to see superman fight more than saving people like avenngers had 20 mins of fighting it was amazing

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looks like it could easily be the best Superman adaptation we've gotten thus far.

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What does Nowlan mean when he says he feels guilty because he has nothing to do with it? People are coming to this film because his name is on it.

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Something tells me Nolan isn't as hands-off as he's making out to be. This dude cares about stuff that has his name on it and if the trailer is any indication, I think it's pretty obvious that he's had quite a bit of input here. This is typical Nolan playing it close to the vest until release.

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Can't wait though.

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I hope it's good.

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I cannot wait for this either I love DC Comics as they are the underdog, seriously only one movie next year compared to Marvels four! Thor 2, Captain America 2,Wolverine 2 and Iron man 3,what is wrong with DC make more movies please DC please ! GO Underdog DC! Also i wish they put Superman's theme in this Man of Steel but maybe they don't want it to seem corny?Superman the Legend among Superheroes the one and only love you supes.

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Cannot FREAKIN wait for this film!

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@LordRequiem said:

As trailers go it looks immense. But I did say that about the Prometheus trailer..... so we shall see.

so true

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@Super_SoldierXII: THE INITIAL SINGER X MEN MOVIE IS CONSIDER A CLASSIC AMONGST SUPERHERO/COMICBOOK MOVIES &SET THE STANDARD FOR A WAVE OF NEW MAINLINE HOLLYWOOD INTEREST..

WITHOUT IT THERE WOULD ARGUABLY BE NO M.OS. OR EVEN A DARK KNIGHT AVENGERS ETC

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This seems relevant

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I want this movie to be a good movie but it might not be. I'm cautious.

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I feel for you Nolan... Making someone fly is really heard to do on the camera and make it believable. I like the preview of it and cool.

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Looking forward to it. i've been a big fan of superman since his death at the hands of doomsday.( i was probably the only guy happy he didnt stay dead)

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My only hope is this is a Superman to finally reboot the series properly..
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This is Snyder's movie, Nolan knows that Snyder can make us believe that a Man can fly.

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I really hope this is done well. If it is, it could raise the bar for super hero movies, even above The Avengers.

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I have high hopes that this movie will bring justice to Superman

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upto I looked at the paycheck which had said $7580, I did not believe ...that...my neighbours mother woz like they say actualy receiving money part-time at their computer.. there uncle had bean doing this 4 only twenty months and just paid the dept on their apartment and bought a new Saab 99 Turbo. read more at, jump15.com

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@DarthLydia said:

The first mistake is that they are viewing Batman's world and Superman's world as different worlds. That's how they've done things since the 70's and while they have produced a few gems, the general record for DC movies is horrible. They really should take the lesson from Marvel as far as movies go.

Hey what's up you? Well I think this moviel will be darker and more serious which is good since typically DC stories are more darker then Marvel ones I've noticed.

However, not so sure about DC movies being generally "worse" there have been some bad Marvel movies too Hulk, Electra, Ghost Rider, DD, FF etc.

I think the Dark Knight is by far the best DC movie ever and original Superman, this movie will be up there though I believe. Avengers is good but seemed aimed more at children imo at times.

As far as the animated world is concerned though and video games, DC owns Marvel bad...it's not even close. Between Batman AA selling ridiculous, the animated movies doing well and I'm going to wager Injustice sells way more then MVC3 did. Hell even MK sold more then MVC3 did...

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