David Goyer To Write ‘Superman’ Reboot?

Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has turned to Batman Begins co-writer David Goyer about writing the script for a brand-new ‘Superman’ movie. Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and star Brandon Routh aren’t expected to return.

Warner Bros. is under a timeline to get another film in production by 2011 or risk having to pay the heirs of Superman-creator Jerome Siegel millions for the studio’s exploitation of the character over the years. The Siegel heirs and the heirs of co-creator Joe Shuster will own the entire Superman copyright in 2013.

Goyer pitched a more action-packed idea that involves Superman battling arch nemesis Lex Luthor and super villain Brainiac.

Earlier this month it was reported that Christopher Nolan would be brought on to mentor development of the film. After hearing today’s news that Goyer would pen the script, it makes sense since the two have worked together previously. Goyer has made it clear he’s a fan comics, and has been involved in such comic films as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Blade, Ghost Rider, and theX-Men Origins: Magneto script. Needless to say today’s news is huge for any fan of the “Man of Steel”.