
"Unlike Superman, most viewers entering the theatre are going to have no idea who the character is. So the challenge -- and opportunity -- is to set up the story in a way that's entertaining and consistent with the established mythology. And I mean 'mythology.' Superheroes are our Greek Gods, and while you can tell their stories different ways, there are key elements you just don't mess with. It doesn't matter if most of the audience is unfamiliar with a given myth; you can't just change it willy-nilly."More...