As well as discussing the legacy of Watchmen, director Zack Snyder has been teasing another one of his comic book adaptations this week – namely Man of Steel.

Speaking to the LA Times, Snyder explained “It’s a more serious version of Superman. It’s not like a heart attack. We took the mythology seriously. We take him as a character seriously. I believe the movie would appeal to anyone. I think that you’re going to see a Superman you’ve never seen before.”

As for his fascination with the character, Snyder says it’s “because he’s the father of all superheroes.”

“What was it about him that cracked the code that made pop culture embrace this other mythology? What we’ve made as a film not only examines that but is also an amazing adventure story. It’s been an honour to work on. As a comic book fan, Superman is like the Rosetta Stone of all superheroes. I wanted to be sure the movie treated it respectfully.”

Man of Steel is released on June 14.

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