2013 Movie News Archives

July 10, 2013: Exclusive Interview with "Man of Steel" Novelization Author Greg Cox

Man of Steel: The Official Movie Novelization By Steve Younis

Greg Cox, is a freelance writer/editor who, for the past fifteen years, has been specializing in books based on popular movies, TV shows, comic books, and webseries. His most recent publication is "Man of Steel: The Official Movie Novelization". The Superman Homepage caught up with Greg to talk about the book, the process behind the work, and his thoughts on the movie itself.

Superman Homepage: Who approached you about writing the official novelization for "Man of Steel"? And what was your reaction when you found out that you'd be writing the book?

Greg Cox: Steve Saffel at Titan Books, who was also my editor on "The Dark Knight Rises" novelization, asked me if I was interested in doing "Man of Steel" as well. Needless to say, I was thrilled at the prospect and was soon on a plane to California to read the script and meet with the folks at Warner Bros.

SH: What was your reaction to the story when you first read the script?

Greg: Honestly, the first thing I noticed was what wasn't there: No Lex Luthor, no Jimmy Olsen, no kryptonite, no mild-mannered reporter with glasses (until the very end). It was obvious right away that this was not going to be your usual Superman movie.

SH: How long did it take you to write the book? What was the approval process like?

Greg: As I recall, I read the script in August of 2012 and, after finishing up a few other projects first, turned in the first draft of the book around Thanksgiving. Afterwards, the approval process went VERY smoothly. There were some occasional queries and minor rewrites over the next few months, but nothing major. (Unlike some other projects where I've had to write whole new scenes and endings at the last minute!)

SH: Did you have any contact with David Goyer? Did you have to regularly have meetings with someone on the production staff?

Greg: I didn't have any direct contact with David Goyer (although I bumped into Zack Snyder on the Warner Bros. lot once). Adam Forman, the Production Liaison on the movie, was my main point of access to the filmmakers themselves. He generously let me pick his brain about the movie, both in person and by email.

Read our entire exclusive interview with Greg Cox right here at the Superman Homepage.



2013 Movie News

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“Superman/Batman” Movie News: “Justice League” Movie News: “Superman: Unbound” Animated Movie News: “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox” Animated Movie News: “Justice League: War” Animated Movie News: Christopher Reeve Movie News: Other Movie News:

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