The project was known asJustice League: Mortaland itwas far more than an unproduced script.
Its a shame, too.
It also would have beatenThe Avengersto the big screen by at least a couple of years.
The Flash functions as the POV character of the film.
Despite his great power, hes the joking everyman, constantly in awe of the other heroes around him.
Wonder Woman, on the other hand, is the most outgoing member of the team.
Shes also the public voice of the metahuman community.
Its safe to assume thats all in place, though.
Because Talia al Ghul slipped some tracking tech into Batmans shorts during one of their romantic interludes.
Remember what I said about Flash getting the most screen time?
Well, he also gets the most dramatic moment.
See…remember how I said this is bookended with a funeral?
Ummmm…it actually reads a lot better than I make it sound.
Wally West then takes up his Uncles heroic mantle and joins the team at the end.
The first isJLA: Tower of Babelby Mark Waid and Howard Porter.
While many of those DCAU movies are a really good time, avoid that one.
The other isThe OMAC Projectby Greg Rucka and Jesus Saiz.
On the villainous side we had Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord andTeresa Palmer as Talia al Ghul.
The woman to the left of Cotrona may be Wonder Woman actress Megan Gale.
The man to the right of Cotrona has not been identified.
DJ Cotrona never got to play Superman, but he did play Flint inGI Joe: Retaliation.
Why Didnt it Happen?
There are several reasons, some are creative, while others are just a question of beauracracy and economics.
Timing was definitely a factor.
By all accounts, they were rather remarkable.
Well, he began, its weird.
We dont doubt it.
He did clarify things, though:
There was a writers strike.
There was some legislation with a tax rebate to make it in Australia.
It didnt have to be Australian content, but Australian control.
And they voted they struck it down by one vote.
We were all ready.
Once that happened and then the writers strike happened…it fell apart.
(you’re able to and should read the rest ofDons interview with George Miller right here.)
DJ Cotrona would have made the third live-action Superman vying for attention at the same time.
I also have to wonder how Christopher Nolan felt about the whole thing.
I mean Im a DC man, Mr. Miller told us.
ButIve got a lot of stuff on my plate and not enough time to do it.
We suspect he could.
Too bad he didnt get his chance withJustice League: Mortal.
Get a look at Aquaman right here.
Its a more traditional take than what were seeing with Jason Momoa inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Note his water hand.
And then heres one more image of Wonder Woman to close things out.
If we see more, well post them here!
Mike Cecchini has read more unproduced superhero scripts than your average studio executive.Make fun of him on Twitter.
