The Internet has been buzzing over the possibility of Mission: Impossible – Fallout! director Christopher McQuarrie directing a DC Extended Universe film, and it sounds like he hasn’t ruled out the possibility just yet. McQuarrie has been rumored to be stepping behind the camera for Cavill’s second solo outing as Superman in Man of Steel 2. McQuarrie is also a frequent collaborator of Tom Cruise, who’s rumored to be in the hunt for the role of Hal Jordan in a Green Lantern Corps film.
In a recent interview with ScreenRant, McQuarrie was asked about the rumors that he could be directing a Man of Steel sequel. As McQuarrie explained, a theoretical Man of Steel 2 would check a few major boxes with him, including collaborating with Henry Cavill once again. “To me, I’m interested in a good story.” McQuarrie explained. “That’s really what it is. I mean, when Man of Steel came up, it was because somebody had asked me, did I want to work with Henry again? Which I would in a second. I go through the door that opens.”
McQuarrie was first tied to Man of Steel 2 in April of this year, when he expressed an interest in directing the film on Twitter. Since then, McQuarrie has clarified that nothing is officially in the cards.
As for directing Cruise in a Green Lantern Corps film, McQuarrie revealed they’ve not discussed that particular project, though they do frequently talk about their next projects, as indicated by their involvement in seven films together. “You know, I got to say, Tom and I have never talked about it,” McQuarrie said. “We always kind of talk about what we’re working on or what we’re talking about working on next. I think, again, I think if you show them a good story, I think if you showed him a really emotional story, I don’t think, you know, it’s, I can never predict. I can never predict what it is he’s going to be drawn to.”
Man of Steel 2 has been rumored to release in 2020, although there remains no script or director attached to the project. Details for the Green Lantern Corps film are equally as scarce, with the film is also slated for release in 2020.
Source: Screenrant
