Bryan Singer Not Involved In Superman Sequel Talks

UGO got a chance to grill Bryan Singer about his involvement with a new Superman film. Unfourtunately, his answer is somewhat cryptic.UGO: Are you officially involved in this talk of the new film?BS: I am not officially involved in the talk, no.UGO: But when talk happens they'll call you.BS: Well it's, you know, I have relationships with Warner Brothers and with the character and, and, and, and it's just the way things work out.UGO: But you are not divorced from Superman at this point.BS: No.

From what I can gather, Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures/DC Comics are having preliminary discussions about a new Superman film, but Singer is not involved in those talks. I know the consensus behind the scenes is that Singer shouldn't direct the next film, and there has even been talk of a complete reboot. I have heard rumors that Singer has a stipulation in his Superman Returns contract that forces Warner Bros to go to him first before seeking other directors. I've never been able to confirm this. I am actually one of the few who actually dug Singer's Superman, and would be very interested to see him go all "Wrath of Kahn" with Man of Steel (as Singer once put it). But I just don't think its going to happen. I think Warner Bros will eventually talk Singer into an producer role so that both sides don't loose face. But we'll see...