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March 4, 2013: Zack Snyder Talks About Superman/Batman Costumes and Casting

The LA Times has published an interview with Zack Snyder in which he discusses where things are at with the upcoming Superman/Batman movie, the costumes, and online reactions to casting announcements.

Hero Complex: Have you started filming 'Superman-Batman'?

Zack Snyder: We're getting ready to start shooting in a month or so. It's going great. I'm very excited. It's very fun to get into this world with different heroes coexisting in the same universe, but a lot of balls in the air as they say. As a fan, it's an amazing opportunity. You know, Superman and Batman in the movies have never existed in the same frame together. So it's an interesting historical thing. We were just testing the suits, right? The new Batsuit and the Superman suit. It wasn't even with the actors, right? It was just to see 'em. I was standing there, they were standing next to each other. And I was like, "Guys, someone take a picture! This has never happened before." We slightly dork out. Like, "Are you kidding me?!"

HC: How surprised are you by all the outcry over some of your casting choices? From Gal Gadot to Ben playing Batman? Jesse as Lex Luthor?

ZS: There are two ways to think about it. We know the material. Unfortunately, the fans don't know the material. So, we're casting according to what's happening in the script. And we're hoping that leads to enough originality, enough perspective on what we're doing that you get something fresh and exciting. I understand the canon. I'm not crazy. I know what these characters need from a mythological standpoint. I think Jesse is going to be an amazing Lex. Let's not forget he was nominated for an Academy Award. It's not like I just grabbed my friend to play the guy! This guy's the real deal. By the way, in looking at all the talk-back, you can get all different perspectives in there too. Some people are hating to hate. Some people - someone did some fan art. And you look underneath and someone wrote, "I guess I can see it." Honestly, are you kidding me? Just stop it! It's reassuring and frustrating at the same time.

Read the complete interview at the LA Times website.