MARK MILLAR SPEAKS ON HIS 8-HOUR SUPERMAN EPIC

This exclusive comes courtesy of Empire Online.

Here's an excerpt of what Millar had to say. Check out the link for the full article:

I want to start on Krypton, a thousand years ago, and end with Superman alone on Planet Earth, the last being left on the planet, as the yellow sun turns red and starts to supernova, and he loses his powers.

Now this is definitely some intriguing news and it raises many questions. Who is this big time director that Millar keeps speaking of? Could a Superman trilogy of this sort really work and be successful? And should WB really give this man a listen after the disappointing "Superman Returns?" You know what I say to that last question? "Why the hell not?"

Even though Millar supplies a short description of what he wants to accomplish with a Superman trilogy, I think it shows a lot of promise. Now, I didn't hate "Superman Returns." I enjoyed it for what it was, but that film was a mistake from the start. We wanted to see something fresh in a Superman film, not a homage to Richard Donner's film. The movie was just boring and lacked that epic feel that a Superman film should have. It didn't fool the fans and the general audience. No one wanted to feel nostalgic in viewing a 21st century Superman film. So I ask again, "Why the hell not?"

Mark Millar seems genuine in creating a genuine, exciting, and true adaptation of the Man of Steel. It's an idea people can get excited for. Just the notion that someone out there wants to make a series of Superman films like he describes is exciting. I always wanted to see Krypton in all it's glory on film. I always wanted to see Superman actually battle it out with his rogues gallery of villains. And if Millar has anything to do with it, we will be seeing some of those villains and some actual fight scenes. I want to see Superman trying to deal with the fact that he's an alien on this planet and trying to cope with it. I want to see Lois Lane from the comics. Not Margot Kidder or an anorexic Kate Bosworth. I just want a series of films that show who Superman is and not show him as a stalker who's afraid to throw a punch. The only thing I have an issue with is Millar's ending. And I'm not the only one.

Now to address what director Millar has been having talks with. To be honest, I have no idea and neither does anyone else. The only thing we know is that he's American. I remember when this story first broke, the first name that came to people's minds was Michael Bay. Now, we all know Bay would deliver in the action department, because that's what he's best at. And I can respect Bay for what he is as a director. The man knows what he wants, he enjoys what he does, and is good at it. But I don't want a man like Michael Bay near a Superman film. When it comes to Superman, it ain't all about the action. Even though we're all starved for some after Superman Returns. But there's one lacking aspect in every Bay film, and that's character. He can't develop character or have his actors portray emotion. These are things that are essential to a Superman film and Bay can't supply it. You are a good action director Mr. Bay, but you're no actor director. I can't give my thoughts on who a suitable director would be, because it's too tough to call. But what I do know is that it ain't Michael Bay.

Now in all honesty, I thin this is all a wet dream. I don't think WB has the balls to make Superman films the way Millar is proposing. Knowing WB, with the success of the "Dark Knight", they'll probably do your run of the mill reboot. Even though that's what Millar is proposing, I don't think WB will be that ambitious. But hey, you never know. I think it really depends on the success of that little film "Watchmen." Talk about ambitious. If that film proves successful, maybe WB will pull the trigger and let Millar have his epic. "Why the hell not?"

I would like to hear others opinions on this news or on what I've had to say. I'll make sure to keep everyone updated as this news progresses.