I've always loved superheros, but some of the stuff you've put in these rewrites really remind me of how much I freaking love superheroes. I feel like a lot of people would just roll their eyes at the heartfelt speeches and on the sleeve messages about hope and justice., but that's exactly what this medium is perfect for, and this is a pitch that fully embraces that.
I couldn't agree more. the reason I love superheroes is that they made me feel less alone in my life as I felt like there was someone looking out for me as a kid suffering from social anxiety and mental psychosis, and Superman was one of my favourites alongside Spiderman, Batman, Iron Man etc... I think a Superman film that brings back a sense of joy, inspiration and wonder is exactly what we need while living in an era ravaged by cynicism, terror, and apathy we sadly exist in. I say embrace the campy and joyful nature of character while telling a story reminding the world of the importance of hope, and reminding people that things can get better as we have the ability to make the impossible feasible.
I couldn’t agree more , I still remember troys prewrites of Tom Holland s next spider-man trilogy. And I can’t express how much I love the ideas he had and the way he made the stories epic is outstanding.
Look I like Superman as a character and this is a very good film on Superman but his character is far deeper I like your interpretation of superman but superman sometimes when he loses love ones he takes the anger out on the world like Injustice when he loses Lois or in the Snyder cut
@@Thegoat20100 the whole point of Injustice was that the Regime Superman is a wrong Superman. That’s not how Superman is supposed to be, that’s not how he acts. Even the creator of Injustice said that.
@@jace.collier279 Me too, based on all the theories when MOS came out. Still not sure if that post-credit scene was just a joke or Troy's actual idea for a stinger.
This might be the most brilliant premise for a superman movie I've ever heard. Him saving a hopeless kid in the infinity of space. It perfectly explores Superman's biggest weakness - his heart while also avoiding reusing the "Kidnapped lover" trope like Raimi Spider-man did with Mary Jane
It's based on the Superman: Up in the Sky series that released a little while back, with some minor changes. The biggest one being that in the comic, darkseid wasn't the primary villain. His role in it was, in my opinion, probably one of his coolest moments, even for such a badass character like darkseid.
Man, these prewrites have been terrific! Thank you so much for all of it! Here's a couple cool ideas I had while watching the video: 1. Bruce puts Clark in contact with Martian Manhunter, who gives Clark a lead and advice on how to get started on his journey. The Synd-verse shows he exists, and it'd be cool to put his Manhunter skills to use. Plus, I'd love to see Harry Lennix in the PI disguise look 😄 it'd be a fun look, and would make a great promo 2. A couple scenes where Lan-Shin (hope I got the name right) becomes a lil Supergirl in her visions, and can stand up to her bullies and show people kindness. AND a scene where she tries to escape, but can't trust what's going on, and shows a bit of cunning. It'd be cool, give her some more to do than suffer 3. Lobo sharing that he knows who Supes is, and even looks up to him. He can express a lil regret for having to kill him. It'll help justify him coming in the big "We Are Hope" scene :) 4. Rather than Supes pulling an uno reverse on the red sun, he drifts to an asteroid that orbits the sun. He's weakened and dying. When he hears Lan-Shin, he struggles and struggles, knowing he's too weak to fly. So instead he pushes off his rock and floats towards another away from the sun. Then another. Then another with growing strength. He starts to launch from rock to rock, till he's far enough away he can start to fly again, and push himself harder than he's ever pushed. Could line it up with Lois pushing in the delivery room. An abstract, alien ordeal with a tangible, human ordeal. And then yeah
Definitely feels like it could be a bit cramped if not executed perfectly but so long as it pretends that the Snyder movies never happened I would be moderately happy with it.
@@haruhirogrimgar6047 It could be a longer film that takes its time but if they're going with a more joyful, adventurous direction with MOS 2, I don't see WB making that kind of film being of that runtime.
I'd definitely love a live-action Superman series like that where each episode focuses on individual acts of heroism that ultimately connect together to a larger narrative by the finale. Like the Mandalorian.
This. This right here encapsulates why Superman is, and always will be my favorite super hero. It doesn't matter the odds or how impossible it seems. He'll always achieve it and not only will he achieve it, but he'll do it the right way. This has to be my favorite video of yours I've seen Troy. Keep up the amazing work and truly hats off to you for making such an amazing prewrite.
What a fantastic video!! Given you had Tomar-Re as the Green Lantern, I’m surprised you didn’t mention that Tomar-Re was the GL assigned to watch over the space sector Krypton was in, and his immense guilt over its destruction. It’s always interesting when him and Clark meet!
Given how heavily the Green Lantern Corps was featured in this, I think another good credit scene would be to have whichever human lantern they decide to go with (my personal choice being John Stewart) come to Earth and say something along the lines of, “I know we haven’t reached out since Earth already seems to have enough protectors, but the Guardians decided that it’s finally time for it to have a Green Lantern because they’ve personally experienced Darkseid and we know he’s planning something big here. So, I’m here to help. Any room left on your team?” This could be expanded upon in the next Justice League movie by revealing that the Guardians have been recruiting human lanterns for a while now. But they’ve all been part of a faction that deals with wider conflicts and go wherever they’re needed instead of being stationed at their native planets. That is, until now that Earth has an external threat that the already-existing heroes can’t face alone.
@@creed8712 Nah, Guy is Drill Sergeant Nasty in charge of training for new GLs. Kilowog is in a more senior position and not so directly involved with new recruits except in very specific training routines. Imagine all the fun Guy will have making the rookies' life a living hell.
I think if the DCEU was going to have a Green Lantern, I think it would be John Stewart, but characters like Kyle Rayner or Jessica Cruz are worthy of time in the spotlight and yes, Hal Jordan deserves a chance at live action adaptations but maybe with a good story
That opening with the interview from Henry had me tearing up. Christopher Reeve was my first Superman and first superhero movie I ever saw. Henry was my reintroduction to Superman and I loved him. And to hear how much Superman means to Henry fills me with so much love, joy, and hope. Can not wait for Superman to return in a new movie!
This was a fantastic pitch Troy I love how you told this incredible story while maintaining continuity within the DCU and your inspiration from Superman Smashes The Klan and Up, Up In The Sky. Your ideas including Darkseid, Lobo, Jimmy and Lois are pure genius (I especially love some Lobo and Jimmy Olsen). This felt like a ticking clock story that sounds too good to the waist. I hope we get a film that gives audiences a sense of inspiration and reminds people that they're going to be okay because someone will always be there for them. BTW a fan casting for Jimmy Olsen I had in mind was Wyatt Oleff. I think he would be a great Jimmy Olsen as he is currently 19 yrs old so I can see him playing a bit of a dorky, yet lovable intern photographer at the Daily Planet. I'd recommend his work in the It films (Chapters One & Two) and especially on the Netflix series, I Am Not Okay With This (2020) where you really see his comedic nature and charming charisma which would fit Jimmy Olsen all too well in my opinion.
I am telling you right now, people need to know how great Superman is and you got the exact feeling of what Superman means and it reminds me why I love this channel. The passion, thank you Troy
I can't say I agree with all of your prewrites, but I can say in full confidence that seeing how much better you've gotten at doing them and understanding different characters has come to light at its best here! Although Superman isn't my favorite Superhero, it's always a shame to see such a beloved icon not get the love and respect they deserve, as he's perceived in so many different ways by so many different people. I'm beginning to have faith again with the respective successes of "The Batman" & "Shazam", and with James Gunn taking over, that we can see a story as good as yours on the big screen! I'm always fifty-fifty on how you handle your villains though! Some of them are perfect and beyond my expectations, and some of them feel like you don't know what to do with them despite wanting them there. (I believe the latter to be the case here.) I really liked the smaller, more focused plot, but (given your exact plot) I would've preferred something like a maniac torturing the girl for unknown motivations until they're explored in/near the third act, with the maniac being revealed to be just like Clark, (so much so to the point of wanting to study him through means of the girl): a survivor from a long-lost or barely surviving planet, but one who'd lost all hope and embodies a darker side to what Clark could've been under more unfortunate circumstances. Not only does Clark bring hope back to the girl, who has at this point truly lost it; forgotten the feeling *entirely*, but he also shows the villain what hope really feels like after beating them. (I'm sure there's a character like that in the lore that'd fit perfectly lol) Also, I thought you were going for Martian Manhunter with the post-credits scene, and I honestly think he'd be perfect for a new wave of beloved, more hopeful re-representations such as this! Thanks for the video, and all the effort put into the storytelling (in all its forms)!
I think that’s a completely fair critique! As cool as it would be to see Darkseid in more “official” DCEU content, maybe it’s pushing it too much for him to be concerned so much about one girl. I thought the story itself that was made was definitely pretty good for the most part though
@@immaturian9652 Eh, i think Man of Steel dwelved quite enough into exploring Superman's Kryptonian roots. It'd be better for the sequel to just focus on Superman doing Superman stuff.
@@FrancisCastiglione Exactly. The title should represent Clark finally operating under the Superman ideals we come to expect imo now that he spent 2 films in discovering himself and his origins.
Up In The Sky is absolutely one of my favourite comic books ever so I'm so happy to see it get the representation it deserves here Edit: I literally almost screamed when I realised you were about to say Jimmy Olsen (I think if he was younger Jack Quaid would do a great job but he's too old at this point)
Holy FUCK Troy this is absolutely beautiful. This is exactly the type of video I love to see on this platform, the pure, heartfelt, passionate kind that taps into the heart of what really matters, both in stories and in real life. You should be so proud of this one, man.
I cried watching this as a comic book fan. It was nice to see that you understood SuperMan in a way that many don’t anymore. It was nice that you have a nod to one of my favorite stories and books of all time. It was nice to know you too wanted a traditional SuperMan movie in the face of cynicism and it was nice to have such an intimate story. I have always loved your work and this is no different. Thank you for this, you’ve made my day.
You know, as much as I'm not a big fan of Henry Cavill's Superman, I feel sorry for him, he wanted to make a classic Superman, hopeful, fun and smiling, but unfortunately Snyder's vision wasn't what he wanted, you can see on his face that he really wanted this, I hope that in the future he will have the opportunity to redeem himself and make a better Superman.
I like how this is kind of like a combination alien abduction/quest movie with Superman. And I also like Darkseid as the villian because of how well it goes with thematically with hope vs hopelessness.
Commenting for two reasons: 1. For the algorithm because PEOPLE. NEED. TO. SEE. THIS. 2. What a wonderful pitch, I was so deeply moved. That seen where he hears her across space was tear jerking. Thank you so much for this! I hope Gunn or Cavill sees this. We need a hopeful, intimate, « smaller-stakes », Superman story and this one was beautiful. Save one person. So simple, yet so heroic. (P.S. That Batman cameo was perfect. I want to see them as friends and hanging out)
A jimmy Olsen fan cast that always seemed cool to me was Grant Gustin. He might be too old now, but I remember him saying it’s a personal dream of his to play him and he’s a enormous Superman fan
This was amazing Troy. I loved the Commentary that you had in the prewrite,it perfectly fits the Superman character and just made for a compelling story about just saving one person and the importance of that.Also I really enjoyed the things you did with Lois’s character and the inclusion of John Kent.and that crypto the super dog PCS😂
Brother man, your rewrites are so damn good! You did your thing with the SpiderMan series, and I don’t know how many more of these that you have planned but what I do know is that they’ll be masterpieces.
I like how you use elements from "Superman Smashes the Klan", one my favorite Superman stories. In my pitch for Superman film, I would just adapt this story, replacing the comic villains with Metallo and the Intergang (or Sons of Liberty), with Lex Luthor in the background, manipulating the events. Detail: The film would not be MOS 2 but rather a soft reboot, much like James Gunn Suicide Squad. with some recasts (instead of Eiseberg, Luthor could be played by someone like Billy Zane or Michael Fassbender) and few changes to Superman backstory (in this version Jonathan Kent still alive). Also, the post credit scene would be Supergirl escaping from Warworld, setting up Mongul as the villain in the sequel (which would be adaptation of the recent PKJ Warworld saga)
I actually love that idea. If we wanted to have a smaller scale Man of Steel story, having a completely earthbound threat would be interesting for Superman to have, since he hasn’t really fought against Lex yet on the big screen
@@clarkstrange2142 A small scale Superman film would also be nice way to let the sequels expand his side of DC Universe, being bigger and introducing bigger challenges for Clark to overcome. Luthor doesn't need to be villain in one film, nor have a direct conflict with Superman right from the start, but rather he could be villain for a whole trilogy. One arc I always wanted to see in Superman trilogy was Luthor introduction in the 1st film, establish his rivalry with Superman , then, in the 2nd, he helps the Man of Steel stop a bigger threat gaining public trust and, in the end announcing his campaing for president of USA, with the 3rd film having Superman dealing with the possibilite of his arch-enemy become president (to make things more complex, the 3rd film could also have Manchester Black and the Elite trying to push Superman into killing Luthor before he win the election).
This prewrite is so good 😭😭 I recently found your channel and am loving the content and these style of videos! You got me excited for a movie that will never come out
**Insert Massive Applause GIF** This was excellent, mate! As always. - you have a unique talent for this and you're going places, of that I have no doubt! This level of attention to detail coupled with the love of the subject matter can only go unnoticed for so long before your talents are snapped up. God speed, tryoboyo17! Also; the message at 28:34 and the way you delivered it, was amazing! You should be proud of what you are capable of.
I loved this Fanboy Prewrite. It’s definitely one of my favorites. I would give your movie a 10/10 tbh. I swear, Superman needs more love in the big screen these days. Luckily we got good Superman content in TV and in the Cartoons too tho. He’s part of my Top 3 favorite Super-Heroes of all time, right next to Spider-Man and The Flash. I love Superman not by his powers, but by his personality and what he represents. He’s the symbol of hope, kindness and optimism. The world needs Superman more than ever.
This is the ultimate superman story I longed for. Anti fascist symbol of hope stands tall against all hatred...... I cried so much listening to this story. You're a phenomenal writer. ❤️ as a trans woman myself I fight against transphobia everyday. This was a relief and hope for me. 🏳️⚧️✊🏼
Dude I swear, I want this to be the title of an MoS sequel ever since the begining. I also wanted the tagline to be "you will believe". Just that. Whoever gets it, gets it
I recently laid out my own Superman story about Brainiac. It’s really great to see so many of us fans pitching a true hopeful Superman story. Loved this! I also loved the Clark video back when that was released. I was never a huge fan of Superman as a kid (I was more of a Spider-Man and Batman kid) but the past few years I’ve fallen in love with Superman and what he means. I’ve rewatched Superman And Lois so many times. Hands down my favorite modern Superman.
IU really like the diea of this film, but personally it feels more pitched as a TV show. It would allow for enough time to flesh out all the characters whilst also leaving enough time for Clark to interact with the people he's saving.
Yeah so, i cried... I'm from Brazil and i can conect with a lot of things mentioned in the video, thx for this video and hope we can get something like this in the theathers soon.
This did not have to age so horribly… I pray to God that James Gunn knows what to do because, as stated by this video, WE NEED SUPERMAN. And we wanted it to be Henry… I’m so tired of the disrespect towards Henry Cavill man…
This was a fantastic video. For your question on Jimmy. It depends on age. If you want a younger Jimmy get Noah Schnapp. But for a Jimmy around Clark’s age get Nathan Kress. They both carry that geeky nature.
Up in the sky had easily my favorite darkseid moment of all time in it. Superman goes to darkseid asking for help. Darkseid says he has to kill someone, anyone, and Darkseid will reveal where the girl is being held and how he can get there. Superman is left with a quandry, and eventually we see him visit an alien world where there's an alien, dying of an incurable illness. It cuts away as superman arrives at his door. Now Superman is back with darkseid and tells him he did it. Darkseid laughs and says he's lying. "If it is a lie, than I've broken *my* word. And if it's the truth, than I've *broken* my word. Either way, darkseid, you win."
Honestly if they asked me a superman reboot I'd just slam up in the sky on the table. The chapter where supes and Clark are divided is the best way to make someone get superman
DAAAAAAAAMMMNNNN!!! You really went out for this video. I really loved it and espacilaly the message you sent with it. Lately i’ve been more angry at everyone and this video showed me that i could, should and now gonna be better. Thank you soo much!
How about Jack Quaid for Jimmy Olsen? He the voice of Clark Kent in the upcoming “My Adventures With Superman”. That would make him the first person to play both Superman and Jimmy Olsen.
Don't you love it when the troyoboyo channel pops up on you page. I certainly do. Thank you for ALL THIS amazing content and for making me realize why I love superheroes. And just so you know I don't watch dc content that much but for you, I make an exception and watch it and I don't regret it.
As much as I love Lois as a character, I woukd focus more on clark, his psyche. Would include more elements from up in the sky like Clark and superman getting split into two and having him box and stuff. Lois' solo story could make an amazing HBO max series with more world building around metropolis. That allows you to explore her as a character as well and establish more of metropolis. I feel that this story would work if brainiac was the villain who took the girl to study humans as he believed that nobody would look for one little girl in a world full of people who can be capable of great apathy. And we would still get cameos from the GLC and would have the thanagarian/raan war and Clark trying to stop them as well. Those two races showing up united in the end would be even dope. The pinnacle of human empathy vs the universe's ultimate representation of cold calculating apathy would be dope.
I genuinely got on the edge of my seat with the excitement watching this. I had the biggest smile at so many times during this, and I gasped when I realized it was going to be Krypto. Good fucking job.
I've actually written multiple scripts for the Green Lantern film saga, and I definitely see them making a Justice League 2 with either The Legion of Doom, Darkseid or any other Justice League villain
@@srstriker6420 Yeah sure why not. Although I was thinking Despero could be utilised as an intergalactic cult leader in a GL tv series, similar to how he was depicted in The Justice Lease animated show (DCAU)
Nah This is a great Story. It connects perfectly with the dceu and to the more hopeful version superman was developing into. Love the idea of Darkseid scheming in the background like the comics; He's an evil mastermind.
Well, since you asked, I propose Timothée Chalamet as Jimmy Olsen. Jason Momoa as Lobo might be better casting than him as Aquaman tbh. Also, would The Rock be reprising his role as Krypto?? I need to know this. No clue who I would get to direct the project. A totally bizarro director I thought of was Greta Gerwig. Guillermo Del Toro? Steven Spielberg? Sam Raimi? George Lucas?? Spike Lee??? Of course, they’d all need great writers to back them up, but I think having a director with a lot of heart and compassion is paramount here. Someone who truly gets the character/s. Not saying Gunn or Snyder couldn’t direct, but I think Superman needs something a little different than what we’ve been seeing. I’m thinking someone almost John Hughes-esque. Great vid Troy!! I love the idea and concepts. I guess I really have to read those Superman stories now. He’s one of my favorite heroes, but I haven’t consumed much solo Superman media outside of the movies. P.S. you misspelled G. Gordon Godfrey’s name so I’m unsubscribing & disliking. Do better.
Commenting just so this video gets the engagement it rightfully deserves because man it was a fantastic watch. I've enjoyed a lot of your prewrites but this might just be my favorite so far. Great work!
I like the premise but the I don’t really know if we need dark side to be the true big bad for a Superman film. Now granny goodness though maybe, torturing a child definitely fits granny goodness
You my friend are the greatest when it comes to writing Superman stories, and both this and “CLARK” are absolutely incredible! I truly believe that one day you will write a Superman movie! ❤️☮️
I love how you took Up in the Sky and twisted it into your own original thing, and I love the way you used the non-linear structure. I also love that we both had the idea of putting Lobo in it. And your idea of having pregnant Lois go after Lex is way better than my idea of having her ask herself if she has any urgency anymore, and if she needs Superman, and eventually writing 'Why The World Needs Superman.' I adore how the comic book uses the Earth heroes, and the attack on Earth, but I really loved how you took the people Superman meets along the way in space instead.
This might actually be my favorite Superman fan-pitch I've seen. It probably helps that Up in the Sky might actually be my favorite Superman story (the only kind of sort of negative is that it doesn't have that much Lois; but for the character himself, it's my favorite), but this is just really well put together and utilizes all the characters in such cool ways.
I love this, I want this to be a movie so freaking bad. You are so talented, and I love your work and I look forward to seeing more. Man I wish that this would be the next movie, Warner Bros. should hire you!
I’m not lying when I say I genuinely nearly cried at this video, I love superman so so much, to me he is the beacon of the indomitable human spirit, he’s the thing I look up to when I see hate and sadness everywhere around me, im not even a huge comic or superhero fan but I just can’t help but smile when I think about superman
From someone whos not been much of a fan of superman you have made me really like the character. How you are not an actual director yet idek cuz your work is amazing
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Thank you so much for the videos. They're a huge help to me, love the pre writes.
"Batman takes out a bag of takeout food"
Best script. 10/10
It’s Batburger
@@yeah_i_likeCartoons Batman: *takes out plates, forks and knives*
only if alfred prepared that "takeout" food. most actual takeout food is garbage, diabetes wrapped in wax paper.
I've always loved superheros, but some of the stuff you've put in these rewrites really remind me of how much I freaking love superheroes.
I feel like a lot of people would just roll their eyes at the heartfelt speeches and on the sleeve messages about hope and justice., but that's exactly what this medium is perfect for, and this is a pitch that fully embraces that.
I couldn't agree more. the reason I love superheroes is that they made me feel less alone in my life as I felt like there was someone looking out for me as a kid suffering from social anxiety and mental psychosis, and Superman was one of my favourites alongside Spiderman, Batman, Iron Man etc...
I think a Superman film that brings back a sense of joy, inspiration and wonder is exactly what we need while living in an era ravaged by cynicism, terror, and apathy we sadly exist in. I say embrace the campy and joyful nature of character while telling a story reminding the world of the importance of hope, and reminding people that things can get better as we have the ability to make the impossible feasible.
I couldn’t agree more , I still remember troys prewrites of Tom Holland s next spider-man trilogy. And I can’t express how much I love the ideas he had and the way he made the stories epic is outstanding.
Look I like Superman as a character and this is a very good film on Superman but his character is far deeper I like your interpretation of superman but superman sometimes when he loses love ones he takes the anger out on the world like Injustice when he loses Lois or in the Snyder cut
@@Thegoat20100 the whole point of Injustice was that the Regime Superman is a wrong Superman. That’s not how Superman is supposed to be, that’s not how he acts. Even the creator of Injustice said that.
Great comment
That post credits stinger would absolutely work in a Superman movie, ngl
I was expecting Superboy, but Krypto is so much better for this movie
My guy we have the same pfp
@@rowenjohnson I was expecting supergirl lol
@@jace.collier279 Me too, based on all the theories when MOS came out. Still not sure if that post-credit scene was just a joke or Troy's actual idea for a stinger.
I love seeing animals in capeshit stuff so Krypto showing up would be so cool. I loved seeing Cosmo in The Guardians holiday special
This might be the most brilliant premise for a superman movie I've ever heard. Him saving a hopeless kid in the infinity of space. It perfectly explores Superman's biggest weakness - his heart while also avoiding reusing the "Kidnapped lover" trope like Raimi Spider-man did with Mary Jane
It's based on the Superman: Up in the Sky series that released a little while back, with some minor changes. The biggest one being that in the comic, darkseid wasn't the primary villain. His role in it was, in my opinion, probably one of his coolest moments, even for such a badass character like darkseid.
This is fantastic, Troy! I love the emphasis on Superman achieving the impossible.
Man, these prewrites have been terrific! Thank you so much for all of it!
Here's a couple cool ideas I had while watching the video:
1. Bruce puts Clark in contact with Martian Manhunter, who gives Clark a lead and advice on how to get started on his journey. The Synd-verse shows he exists, and it'd be cool to put his Manhunter skills to use. Plus, I'd love to see Harry Lennix in the PI disguise look 😄 it'd be a fun look, and would make a great promo
2. A couple scenes where Lan-Shin (hope I got the name right) becomes a lil Supergirl in her visions, and can stand up to her bullies and show people kindness. AND a scene where she tries to escape, but can't trust what's going on, and shows a bit of cunning. It'd be cool, give her some more to do than suffer
3. Lobo sharing that he knows who Supes is, and even looks up to him. He can express a lil regret for having to kill him. It'll help justify him coming in the big "We Are Hope" scene :)
4. Rather than Supes pulling an uno reverse on the red sun, he drifts to an asteroid that orbits the sun. He's weakened and dying. When he hears Lan-Shin, he struggles and struggles, knowing he's too weak to fly. So instead he pushes off his rock and floats towards another away from the sun. Then another. Then another with growing strength. He starts to launch from rock to rock, till he's far enough away he can start to fly again, and push himself harder than he's ever pushed. Could line it up with Lois pushing in the delivery room. An abstract, alien ordeal with a tangible, human ordeal. And then yeah
This pitch seems like something that would work wayyy better as a series structured similarly to the Mandalorian.
Definitely feels like it could be a bit cramped if not executed perfectly but so long as it pretends that the Snyder movies never happened I would be moderately happy with it.
@@haruhirogrimgar6047 It could be a longer film that takes its time but if they're going with a more joyful, adventurous direction with MOS 2, I don't see WB making that kind of film being of that runtime.
I'd definitely love a live-action Superman series like that where each episode focuses on individual acts of heroism that ultimately connect together to a larger narrative by the finale. Like the Mandalorian.
Sounds like Thor Love and Thunder if there weren't 50 kids and the Gods united to help Thor
This. This right here encapsulates why Superman is, and always will be my favorite super hero. It doesn't matter the odds or how impossible it seems. He'll always achieve it and not only will he achieve it, but he'll do it the right way. This has to be my favorite video of yours I've seen Troy. Keep up the amazing work and truly hats off to you for making such an amazing prewrite.
What a fantastic video!! Given you had Tomar-Re as the Green Lantern, I’m surprised you didn’t mention that Tomar-Re was the GL assigned to watch over the space sector Krypton was in, and his immense guilt over its destruction. It’s always interesting when him and Clark meet!
Given how heavily the Green Lantern Corps was featured in this, I think another good credit scene would be to have whichever human lantern they decide to go with (my personal choice being John Stewart) come to Earth and say something along the lines of, “I know we haven’t reached out since Earth already seems to have enough protectors, but the Guardians decided that it’s finally time for it to have a Green Lantern because they’ve personally experienced Darkseid and we know he’s planning something big here. So, I’m here to help. Any room left on your team?” This could be expanded upon in the next Justice League movie by revealing that the Guardians have been recruiting human lanterns for a while now. But they’ve all been part of a faction that deals with wider conflicts and go wherever they’re needed instead of being stationed at their native planets. That is, until now that Earth has an external threat that the already-existing heroes can’t face alone.
My choice would be Kyle Rayner
I think they should make John Stewart the Green Lantern in the Justice League but the one who gets the solo movies should be Hal Jordan
@@MEGATRONFORTNITEAWESOMEI think it should be Guy in a Buddy cop movie with John
@@creed8712 Nah, Guy is Drill Sergeant Nasty in charge of training for new GLs. Kilowog is in a more senior position and not so directly involved with new recruits except in very specific training routines. Imagine all the fun Guy will have making the rookies' life a living hell.
I think if the DCEU was going to have a Green Lantern, I think it would be John Stewart, but characters like Kyle Rayner or Jessica Cruz are worthy of time in the spotlight and yes, Hal Jordan deserves a chance at live action adaptations but maybe with a good story
That opening with the interview from Henry had me tearing up. Christopher Reeve was my first Superman and first superhero movie I ever saw. Henry was my reintroduction to Superman and I loved him. And to hear how much Superman means to Henry fills me with so much love, joy, and hope. Can not wait for Superman to return in a new movie!
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That pfp is incredible
This was a fantastic pitch Troy I love how you told this incredible story while maintaining continuity within the DCU and your inspiration from Superman Smashes The Klan and Up, Up In The Sky. Your ideas including Darkseid, Lobo, Jimmy and Lois are pure genius (I especially love some Lobo and Jimmy Olsen). This felt like a ticking clock story that sounds too good to the waist. I hope we get a film that gives audiences a sense of inspiration and reminds people that they're going to be okay because someone will always be there for them.
BTW a fan casting for Jimmy Olsen I had in mind was Wyatt Oleff. I think he would be a great Jimmy Olsen as he is currently 19 yrs old so I can see him playing a bit of a dorky, yet lovable intern photographer at the Daily Planet. I'd recommend his work in the It films (Chapters One & Two) and especially on the Netflix series, I Am Not Okay With This (2020) where you really see his comedic nature and charming charisma which would fit Jimmy Olsen all too well in my opinion.
I am telling you right now, people need to know how great Superman is and you got the exact feeling of what Superman means and it reminds me why I love this channel. The passion, thank you Troy
I can't say I agree with all of your prewrites, but I can say in full confidence that seeing how much better you've gotten at doing them and understanding different characters has come to light at its best here! Although Superman isn't my favorite Superhero, it's always a shame to see such a beloved icon not get the love and respect they deserve, as he's perceived in so many different ways by so many different people. I'm beginning to have faith again with the respective successes of "The Batman" & "Shazam", and with James Gunn taking over, that we can see a story as good as yours on the big screen! I'm always fifty-fifty on how you handle your villains though! Some of them are perfect and beyond my expectations, and some of them feel like you don't know what to do with them despite wanting them there. (I believe the latter to be the case here.)
I really liked the smaller, more focused plot, but (given your exact plot) I would've preferred something like a maniac torturing the girl for unknown motivations until they're explored in/near the third act, with the maniac being revealed to be just like Clark, (so much so to the point of wanting to study him through means of the girl): a survivor from a long-lost or barely surviving planet, but one who'd lost all hope and embodies a darker side to what Clark could've been under more unfortunate circumstances. Not only does Clark bring hope back to the girl, who has at this point truly lost it; forgotten the feeling *entirely*, but he also shows the villain what hope really feels like after beating them. (I'm sure there's a character like that in the lore that'd fit perfectly lol)
Also, I thought you were going for Martian Manhunter with the post-credits scene, and I honestly think he'd be perfect for a new wave of beloved, more hopeful re-representations such as this! Thanks for the video, and all the effort put into the storytelling (in all its forms)!
I think that’s a completely fair critique! As cool as it would be to see Darkseid in more “official” DCEU content, maybe it’s pushing it too much for him to be concerned so much about one girl. I thought the story itself that was made was definitely pretty good for the most part though
This is what I would’ve titled my own Superman move if I ever had the chance of making one :)
Same
I would call it “The Last Son of Krypton”
@@immaturian9652 Eh, i think Man of Steel dwelved quite enough into exploring Superman's Kryptonian roots. It'd be better for the sequel to just focus on Superman doing Superman stuff.
@@FrancisCastiglione Exactly. The title should represent Clark finally operating under the Superman ideals we come to expect imo now that he spent 2 films in discovering himself and his origins.
Up In The Sky is absolutely one of my favourite comic books ever so I'm so happy to see it get the representation it deserves here
Edit: I literally almost screamed when I realised you were about to say Jimmy Olsen (I think if he was younger Jack Quaid would do a great job but he's too old at this point)
Jack Quaid would be such a good Jimmy!
Never thought of Jack Quaid but I agree.
That title card after Truth, Justice and a (Man of)Tomorrow was SO dope
Holy FUCK Troy this is absolutely beautiful. This is exactly the type of video I love to see on this platform, the pure, heartfelt, passionate kind that taps into the heart of what really matters, both in stories and in real life. You should be so proud of this one, man.
I've been waiting for this.
I cried watching this as a comic book fan. It was nice to see that you understood SuperMan in a way that many don’t anymore. It was nice that you have a nod to one of my favorite stories and books of all time.
It was nice to know you too wanted a traditional SuperMan movie in the face of cynicism and it was nice to have such an intimate story.
I have always loved your work and this is no different. Thank you for this, you’ve made my day.
You know, as much as I'm not a big fan of Henry Cavill's Superman, I feel sorry for him, he wanted to make a classic Superman, hopeful, fun and smiling, but unfortunately Snyder's vision wasn't what he wanted, you can see on his face that he really wanted this, I hope that in the future he will have the opportunity to redeem himself and make a better Superman.
the finale message has me in tears, growing up i faced a lot of discrimination and that message was just amazing. i hope they do adapt this one day.
I like how this is kind of like a combination alien abduction/quest movie with Superman. And I also like Darkseid as the villian because of how well it goes with thematically with hope vs hopelessness.
Commenting for two reasons:
1. For the algorithm because PEOPLE. NEED. TO. SEE. THIS.
2. What a wonderful pitch, I was so deeply moved. That seen where he hears her across space was tear jerking. Thank you so much for this! I hope Gunn or Cavill sees this.
We need a hopeful, intimate, « smaller-stakes », Superman story and this one was beautiful.
Save one person. So simple, yet so heroic.
(P.S. That Batman cameo was perfect. I want to see them as friends and hanging out)
This is legit the best video you’ve ever made- I needed to hear that. Thank you.
I watch this video whenever I feel overwhelmed or tired, and it honestly brightens my day quite a bit, you did a fantastic job
A jimmy Olsen fan cast that always seemed cool to me was Grant Gustin. He might be too old now, but I remember him saying it’s a personal dream of his to play him and he’s a enormous Superman fan
I mean grant still looks young so I can see it and this is a great idea
This was amazing Troy. I loved the Commentary that you had in the prewrite,it perfectly fits the Superman character and just made for a compelling story about just saving one person and the importance of that.Also I really enjoyed the things you did with Lois’s character and the inclusion of John Kent.and that crypto the super dog PCS😂
Brother man, your rewrites are so damn good! You did your thing with the SpiderMan series, and I don’t know how many more of these that you have planned but what I do know is that they’ll be masterpieces.
Holy shit the cover of the Man of Steel theme with Henry just... talking, at the start there, nearly made me cry. We need this movie so badly.
I like how you use elements from "Superman Smashes the Klan", one my favorite Superman stories. In my pitch for Superman film, I would just adapt this story, replacing the comic villains with Metallo and the Intergang (or Sons of Liberty), with Lex Luthor in the background, manipulating the events.
Detail: The film would not be MOS 2 but rather a soft reboot, much like James Gunn Suicide Squad. with some recasts (instead of Eiseberg, Luthor could be played by someone like Billy Zane or Michael Fassbender) and few changes to Superman backstory (in this version Jonathan Kent still alive).
Also, the post credit scene would be Supergirl escaping from Warworld, setting up Mongul as the villain in the sequel (which would be adaptation of the recent PKJ Warworld saga)
I actually love that idea. If we wanted to have a smaller scale Man of Steel story, having a completely earthbound threat would be interesting for Superman to have, since he hasn’t really fought against Lex yet on the big screen
@@clarkstrange2142 A small scale Superman film would also be nice way to let the sequels expand his side of DC Universe, being bigger and introducing bigger challenges for Clark to overcome. Luthor doesn't need to be villain in one film, nor have a direct conflict with Superman right from the start, but rather he could be villain for a whole trilogy.
One arc I always wanted to see in Superman trilogy was Luthor introduction in the 1st film, establish his rivalry with Superman , then, in the 2nd, he helps the Man of Steel stop a bigger threat gaining public trust and, in the end announcing his campaing for president of USA, with the 3rd film having Superman dealing with the possibilite of his arch-enemy become president (to make things more complex, the 3rd film could also have Manchester Black and the Elite trying to push Superman into killing Luthor before he win the election).
@@alexandrefrauches132 for a moment there I thought Mongul would appear since the Black Mercy
this was wonderful, the ending made me cry, we'd all be lucky to have a movie with a story this good
This prewrite is so good 😭😭 I recently found your channel and am loving the content and these style of videos! You got me excited for a movie that will never come out
I'm speechless, this is everything I hope for in a Superman story. Honestly, one of my favorite pitches yours yet!
It amazes me how you can always make me cry with your pre-writes keep going strong man.
**Insert Massive Applause GIF**
This was excellent, mate! As always. - you have a unique talent for this and you're going places, of that I have no doubt! This level of attention to detail coupled with the love of the subject matter can only go unnoticed for so long before your talents are snapped up. God speed, tryoboyo17!
Also; the message at 28:34 and the way you delivered it, was amazing! You should be proud of what you are capable of.
This is the Superman film we need and the one we deserve. Love this pitch.
I feel like Cameron Monaghan perfectly fits the mold for a live action Jimmy Olsen, he is an actor, and.. well I mean just look at him he's perfect
I'll be honest, I've always been someone that doesn't quite get Superman, but oh my god I do now. Fantastic. Thank you.
I loved this Fanboy Prewrite. It’s definitely one of my favorites. I would give your movie a 10/10 tbh. I swear, Superman needs more love in the big screen these days. Luckily we got good Superman content in TV and in the Cartoons too tho. He’s part of my Top 3 favorite Super-Heroes of all time, right next to Spider-Man and The Flash. I love Superman not by his powers, but by his personality and what he represents. He’s the symbol of hope, kindness and optimism. The world needs Superman more than ever.
This is the ultimate superman story I longed for. Anti fascist symbol of hope stands tall against all hatred...... I cried so much listening to this story. You're a phenomenal writer. ❤️ as a trans woman myself I fight against transphobia everyday. This was a relief and hope for me. 🏳️⚧️✊🏼
Dude I swear, I want this to be the title of an MoS sequel ever since the begining. I also wanted the tagline to be "you will believe". Just that. Whoever gets it, gets it
Jimmy Olsen is a complicated casting but I think Jack Quaid would be good in the role
Oh I agree!
Jack Quaid is actually doing the voice of Superman in an animated series
Dude this is beautiful! You made a superman story that's badass and hopeful. Brilliant job!👏👏👏
I recently laid out my own Superman story about Brainiac. It’s really great to see so many of us fans pitching a true hopeful Superman story. Loved this! I also loved the Clark video back when that was released. I was never a huge fan of Superman as a kid (I was more of a Spider-Man and Batman kid) but the past few years I’ve fallen in love with Superman and what he means. I’ve rewatched Superman And Lois so many times. Hands down my favorite modern Superman.
IU really like the diea of this film, but personally it feels more pitched as a TV show. It would allow for enough time to flesh out all the characters whilst also leaving enough time for Clark to interact with the people he's saving.
This got a 20 out of 10 the second Lobo showed up
The Main Man has long deserved his chance on the silver screen. Hopefully, the rumours of a Lobo project end up being true.
Yeah so, i cried...
I'm from Brazil and i can conect with a lot of things mentioned in the video, thx for this video and hope we can get something like this in the theathers soon.
Rewatching this after the terrible news. Henry Cavill will forever be my Superman
Another wonderful pre-write man, keap at it
This did not have to age so horribly… I pray to God that James Gunn knows what to do because, as stated by this video, WE NEED SUPERMAN. And we wanted it to be Henry… I’m so tired of the disrespect towards Henry Cavill man…
Fantastic pre write, i really do mean it. I think it'd be cool to see Troy do a X-men related pre write in the future
This was a fantastic video. For your question on Jimmy. It depends on age. If you want a younger Jimmy get Noah Schnapp. But for a Jimmy around Clark’s age get Nathan Kress. They both carry that geeky nature.
Up in the sky had easily my favorite darkseid moment of all time in it.
Superman goes to darkseid asking for help. Darkseid says he has to kill someone, anyone, and Darkseid will reveal where the girl is being held and how he can get there. Superman is left with a quandry, and eventually we see him visit an alien world where there's an alien, dying of an incurable illness. It cuts away as superman arrives at his door. Now Superman is back with darkseid and tells him he did it. Darkseid laughs and says he's lying.
"If it is a lie, than I've broken *my* word. And if it's the truth, than I've *broken* my word. Either way, darkseid, you win."
This might be the best Superman story I've ever heard
This is so good, the ending almost brought me to tears. Someone send this to James Gunn lol
Honestly if they asked me a superman reboot I'd just slam up in the sky on the table. The chapter where supes and Clark are divided is the best way to make someone get superman
They need to change the fact that Amanda Waller is not a nick fury type she is as bad as the villains
It’s sad that this video rendered out of date because of Henry not playing Superman anymore. But it’s still and awesome concept and cool video!
I’m glad this wasn’t one of my “add to watch later and only watch a month later” videos lol
DAAAAAAAAMMMNNNN!!! You really went out for this video. I really loved it and espacilaly the message you sent with it. Lately i’ve been more angry at everyone and this video showed me that i could, should and now gonna be better. Thank you soo much!
Thank you, this helped me, great message 🙂
How about Jack Quaid for Jimmy Olsen?
He the voice of Clark Kent in the upcoming “My Adventures With Superman”. That would make him the first person to play both Superman and Jimmy Olsen.
Well THIS video sure did age well, huh fellas??? Am I right???
engagement go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Lol
Don't you love it when the troyoboyo channel pops up on you page. I certainly do. Thank you for ALL THIS amazing content and for making me realize why I love superheroes. And just so you know I don't watch dc content that much but for you, I make an exception and watch it and I don't regret it.
As much as I love Lois as a character, I woukd focus more on clark, his psyche. Would include more elements from up in the sky like Clark and superman getting split into two and having him box and stuff. Lois' solo story could make an amazing HBO max series with more world building around metropolis. That allows you to explore her as a character as well and establish more of metropolis.
I feel that this story would work if brainiac was the villain who took the girl to study humans as he believed that nobody would look for one little girl in a world full of people who can be capable of great apathy.
And we would still get cameos from the GLC and would have the thanagarian/raan war and Clark trying to stop them as well. Those two races showing up united in the end would be even dope. The pinnacle of human empathy vs the universe's ultimate representation of cold calculating apathy would be dope.
I genuinely got on the edge of my seat with the excitement watching this. I had the biggest smile at so many times during this, and I gasped when I realized it was going to be Krypto. Good fucking job.
Lex planning for lois to go into labour during the meeting is such a fucked up Luthor thing to do, particularly this version of Luthor
0:10 Cavill: I probably shouldn’t deserve to wear the cape
Excuse me?!
How about Green Lantern or Justice League 2 next? Either would be so fun.
I've actually written multiple scripts for the Green Lantern film saga, and I definitely see them making a Justice League 2 with either The Legion of Doom, Darkseid or any other Justice League villain
@@milkiassamuel780 like Despero?
@@srstriker6420 Yeah sure why not. Although I was thinking Despero could be utilised as an intergalactic cult leader in a GL tv series, similar to how he was depicted in The Justice Lease animated show (DCAU)
Michael Cera as Jimmy Olsen
The beginning hurts to watch now
Now that was a fantastic Superman pitch, Troy. Also, mind if I recommend Noah Schnapp or Thomas Mann for the role of Jimmy Olsen?
Nah This is a great Story. It connects perfectly with the dceu and to the more hopeful version superman was developing into. Love the idea of Darkseid scheming in the background like the comics; He's an evil mastermind.
The rock as jimmy Olsen
“The heiarcy of photography is about to change”
This gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye. JAMES GUNN PLS WATCH THIS!!!!!
okay great video but the superman voice genuinely made me uncomfortable please never bring that back ever
Well, since you asked, I propose Timothée Chalamet as Jimmy Olsen. Jason Momoa as Lobo might be better casting than him as Aquaman tbh. Also, would The Rock be reprising his role as Krypto?? I need to know this.
No clue who I would get to direct the project. A totally bizarro director I thought of was Greta Gerwig. Guillermo Del Toro? Steven Spielberg? Sam Raimi? George Lucas?? Spike Lee??? Of course, they’d all need great writers to back them up, but I think having a director with a lot of heart and compassion is paramount here. Someone who truly gets the character/s. Not saying Gunn or Snyder couldn’t direct, but I think Superman needs something a little different than what we’ve been seeing. I’m thinking someone almost John Hughes-esque.
Great vid Troy!! I love the idea and concepts. I guess I really have to read those Superman stories now. He’s one of my favorite heroes, but I haven’t consumed much solo Superman media outside of the movies.
P.S. you misspelled G. Gordon Godfrey’s name so I’m unsubscribing & disliking. Do better.
Commenting just so this video gets the engagement it rightfully deserves because man it was a fantastic watch. I've enjoyed a lot of your prewrites but this might just be my favorite so far. Great work!
This aged well
When I heard Superman’s voice I was like “oh snap is that Aeric from Geeksplained?!”
This aged like milk
Amazing video troyo🎉
I like the premise but the I don’t really know if we need dark side to be the true big bad for a Superman film. Now granny goodness though maybe, torturing a child definitely fits granny goodness
It's always stories like these that make me proud of the fact that my dad named me after this big blue boyscout ❤️
You my friend are the greatest when it comes to writing Superman stories, and both this and “CLARK” are absolutely incredible! I truly believe that one day you will write a Superman movie! ❤️☮️
Maaaaaannnnnnnn
This did not age well
I love this one. Can you do a prewriting of Ben Affleck's Batman movie?
I love how you took Up in the Sky and twisted it into your own original thing, and I love the way you used the non-linear structure. I also love that we both had the idea of putting Lobo in it. And your idea of having pregnant Lois go after Lex is way better than my idea of having her ask herself if she has any urgency anymore, and if she needs Superman, and eventually writing 'Why The World Needs Superman.' I adore how the comic book uses the Earth heroes, and the attack on Earth, but I really loved how you took the people Superman meets along the way in space instead.
This might actually be my favorite Superman fan-pitch I've seen. It probably helps that Up in the Sky might actually be my favorite Superman story (the only kind of sort of negative is that it doesn't have that much Lois; but for the character himself, it's my favorite), but this is just really well put together and utilizes all the characters in such cool ways.
I think the kid that plays Will on Stranger Things could work well as Jimmy.
I love this, I want this to be a movie so freaking bad. You are so talented, and I love your work and I look forward to seeing more. Man I wish that this would be the next movie, Warner Bros. should hire you!
Since Henry's never gonna get another Superman movie, this is my headcanon for what happened next in the DCEU.
Hey, I just want to say I love your videos and you are a huge inspiration for someone trying to follow their passion in life, keep up the great work!
Welp
Sigh tell me about it
I’m not lying when I say I genuinely nearly cried at this video, I love superman so so much, to me he is the beacon of the indomitable human spirit, he’s the thing I look up to when I see hate and sadness everywhere around me, im not even a huge comic or superhero fan but I just can’t help but smile when I think about superman
From someone whos not been much of a fan of superman you have made me really like the character. How you are not an actual director yet idek cuz your work is amazing
Damn dude, I got goosebumps! Amazing video
Holy SH*T I'm on the verge of tears again. WHEN will someone hire you to write Superman stories?!
WELL THIS DID NOT AGH WELL