Casting is currently underway for the unspecified villain(s) of Batman vs. Superman, with Callan Mulvey (300: Rise of an Empire) being looked at for an antagonistic role. So far, Lex Luthor is the most likely to appear, as he was heavily referenced in Man of Steel. The likes of Metallo and Doomsday have also been rumored. Now, we have a potential clue for what to expect. According to Batman-On-Film (via Batman-News), there will be two villains – and both are Superman foes. No other details are given.  As stated before, Lex Luthor is expected to be the main villain, but a more physical antagonist will likely be featured. While Doomsday and…

One of the Man of Steel actors who will return for Batman vs. Superman is Amy Adams, who will reprise her Lois Lane role for the follow-up. Speaking with Collider (thanks to Comic Book Movie for the transcription), the Oscar nominated actress talked for the first time about the movie. She confirms the previously reported February start date, and when asked about the recent announcement of Gal Gadot playing Wonder Woman, she reveals that she didn’t know that Diana Prince was even in the movie. “Oh did they? I don’t even know so clearly I’m not the person to talk to. That’s awesome, I hope I get a scene with her. I love working…

We recently heard about a potential plot point from Fox’s Gotham television pilot, which will be written and directed by Bruno Heller. Focusing on a younger detective Jim Gordon, the first episode will reportedly see him investigating the deaths of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Now, a casting call adds weight to that rumor. Via Television Show Auditions, among Gotham‘s series regulars will be a ten-year-old Bruce Wayne. No other details are given on how young Bruce will be portrayed, but the casting call reveals that the pilot begins filming March 2014. Additionally, Geoff Johns is said to be overseeing production for DC Entertainment. No premiere date has been announced yet, but…

Speaking with Desde Hollywood at a screening for American Hustle, producer Charles Roven (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight trilogy) comments on Warner Bros.’ more drama-driven approach to DC Comics adaptations. On the similarities between dramas and superhero movies, he says, “Whatever the kind of movie you do you should strive for those themes and nuances exactly. I think they make the films more meaningful. I always try, not always succeed, in doing films that examine in their own way, even if they are entertainment, the human condition and the things that are important to all of us. I am actually glad that you noticed that because it is an important aspect…

Think Mcfly Think is reporting some very intriguing details on not only the villains of Batman vs. Superman, but what Warner Bros. is planning to do with the entire Justice League movie team. First off, the site claims to know which character 300: Rise of an Empire‘s Callan Mulvey is up for in the former, and it’s Metallo. The human-android hybrid is said to be the main antagonist of the story. Mulvey was reportedly also considered for the Lex Luthor role, and TMT speculates that the studio is either looking for a different actor to play Lex, or that the character has been written out completely.  However, TMT later posted a scoop…

Breaking news! Warner Bros. has officially confirmed rumors that Wonder Woman will make her live action big screen debut in Batman vs. Superman, which hits theaters July 17th, 2015. Gal Gadot, who was recently seen in Fast & Furious 6, will play Diana Prince in the Zack Snyder-directed film, which stars Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman. Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, and Diane Lane will reprise their roles from Man of Steel. Wonder Woman was previously rumored to be Bruce Wayne’s mysterious love interest, as well as making a cameo. Gadot was one of the actresses linked to the former alongside Olga Kurylenko and Elodie Yung. THR’s Borys…

A slew of Batman vs. Superman nuggets made their way online today. A couple of them were posted earlier today, but the rest will be included in the following round-up. *We heard Ben Affleck talk today about Zack Snyder’s take on Batman, and in another interview (this time with Playboy, via Latino-Review), the actor-director discusses landing the role again. “When they asked if I would be Batman, I told them I don’t see myself in the role and I was going to have to beg off. They said I’d fit well into how they were going to approach the character and asked me to look at what the writer-director, Zack…

After playing Lieutenant General Swanwick in this summer’s Man of Steel, Harry Lennix was brought on stage at San Diego Comic-Con one month later to help announce the sequel, Batman vs. Superman. He read a quote from Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, which director Zack Snyder said would “inform” the storyline. Now, speaking with Collider, Lennix reflects on the event. “First of all, when I went there, Tom Cruise was on a panel. I saw Tom Cruise walk off the stage, and I’m a huge Tom Cruise fan, from the time he started. And then, Zack [Snyder] introduced me and the people understood what was coming. It was all in…

Ever since the controversial announcement back in August that Ben Affleck will play Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman vs. Superman, we’ve heard little from the acclaimed actor-director-screenwriter himself. Now, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Affleck dishes on the extremely iconic role. He avoids directly answering what it was like to don the suit for the first time, and praises director Zack Snyder’s vision of Batman. He says that, thanks to the Man of Steel director, Batman vs. Superman will work – unlike other superhero movies. “Well, I don’t want to get too far afield and I’m sure I’ll have time to talk about Batman down the road. What I’ll say…

One of the most enjoyable elements in Man of Steel is the inclusion of multiple references to a wider DC Universe. From the Wayne Enterprises satellite to S.T.A.R. Labs and LexCorp, these Easter eggs sowed the seeds for what may come in future films. In the following interview, Superman himself, Henry Cavill, looks back on these references. He talks in particular detail about Cyborg, who is connected to S.T.A.R. Labs, calling him a wonderful character. He reaffirms that he does not know if/when the character will be brought onto the big screen, and that he knows nothing more about Batman vs. Superman‘s story. Check out the video and transcription below.…