Man of Steel 2 begins filming

[madmarva]

The movie's only crowded if it's a bad script. Avengers wasn't crowded, and it advanced the story for each character to varying degrees and set up plot points for IM3, Thor the Dark World and probably the forthcoming Cap movie.

Characters like the ones that have been mentioned can be set up without giving a detailed origin. All that has to be said about Nightwing is that he's Robin grown up. For Flash, he's fast. For WW, she's a powerful Amazon. Audiences are only as dumb as they are treated. The audience didn't need to see a flashback of the first time Clint Barton picked up a bow and arrow in the Avengers to get the fact that he is a great marksman.

Now can the Goyer/Snyder/Affleck triumvirate pull off a strory/script in this genre as effective as Whedon's for Avengers? That's yet to be seen.

Plus much of this is rumor. There was a page from a script introducing Flash floating around the Internet recently that was guessed to be from Superman/Batman that was actually from an old Flash script by Goyer and Geoff Johns that was scrapped when Green Lantern tanked. So Who knows if Flash is even in it?

The exotic, athletic brunette that's being cast right now could just as easily be Talia or Selena Kyle as Wonder Woman.

It does seem this film is being used to jump start a DC FilmU in quick fashion. It is a riskier choice than Marvel's slow path, using Nick Fury, Shield and mid credit scenes to link the films. But Marvel did the Pioneer work for the WB. The box office take for the Avengers proves there's an appetite for this type of film, so fear is the only thing that would hold the WB back from a multi-hero film. A More direct MOS sequel or Superman solo film could still be produced after this.

Also, a Flash TV series is reportedly in the works for 2014 and is being introduced on the Green Arrow show this season. It would likely not be filmed until Superman/Batman is in post production. If WB's TV heroes and film heroes are going to cross pollinate as has been suggested, Flash would already be introduced to the public if the character is even in the film.

[Operation:Mego]

I've alse heard a certain 'Diana' and Barry Allen will appear as well, for quick cameos.

[MIB41]

Looks like this film is getting crowded. Dick Grayson and Nightwing are now rumored to be hitting the script. If this pans out, I don't feel there is enough time to flush out these characters and give much attention to a cohesive script, let alone a meaningful installment for Superman. Seems like he's becoming little more than host for the other heroes. I AM glad they're putting Affleck in a new outfit. Batman needs to be his own animal in this. Whatever 'THIS' is going to be.

http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/now-batman-vs-superman-rumored-have-nightwing

[Operation:Mego]

In a Interview with Bleeding Cool, Jaimie Alexander has been talking to the studio for a role in film.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2013/11/02/exclusive-jaimie-alexander-talks-thor-sequels-wonder-woman-and-batman-vs-superman/2/

[Operation:Mego]

^^^ Ah, gotcha.

[TomStrong]

^^^ I just read that he'll be a "weary" and "tired" Batman, not jaded, wry, or sarcastic.

I think I'm projecting my own problems into Batman there.

[Earth 2 Chris]

If that is the look (and I doubt anything I read this early) that would be fantastic. Bermejo has always done ultra-realistic, real-world-like designs on Batman, and this one is a nice update to the classic look. It would be the most traditional comic-costume we've seen since Adam West.

Chris

[Operation:Mego]

^^^ I just read that he'll be a "weary" and "tired" Batman, not jaded, wry, or sarcastic.

[TomStrong]

That's an awesome design for Batman. I'm anxious about the dynamic between the two characters, how will a jaded, wry sarcastic batman play off a Superman that's not quite the Boy Scout? Maybe in a kingdom come style way?

[hedrap]

That really fits the image of Detroit as Gotham.

He sort of looks like Etrigan.

[madmarva]

that's a very cool design and a great figure.

[Random Axe]

I've never seen that before. It's one of the best outfits for Bats ever created. It does have the functionality thing going for it plus it's immediately recognizable. It would certainly be the best film batman costume to date if this is the foundation.

[YoungOnce]

Don't know why, but I really like that Batman costume... Looks more utilitarian and functional than most have looked.

[thunderbolt]

I would be pretty happy with that, especially if it keeps the color scheme

[Operation:Mego]

Ben Affleck's Batsuit will get a makeover in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel, it has been revealed. The costume will be based on the design in 'Batman: Noel', a graphic novel designed by Lee Bermejo, Metro.co.uk reported. The graphic novel was based on Charles Dickens' classic tale 'A Christmas Carol' with the cowl featuring shorter ears.

Henry Cavill's wardrobe will also get spruced and that there are 'two separate teams working on the suits' for Superman.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Batsuit-to-have-shorter-ears-in-Man-of-Steel-sequel/articleshow/24942223.cms