My Pitch for Superman Legacy 

Wait Nando I think you meant to send this to James Gunn, not to us! Now they can’t do it!

Dude framing the elites arc through Irons' moral quandary is literally genius. I also think you could legit pitch this.

The fact Luthor’s plan seems to actually have a valid point makes him a great villain

I love the focus on Luthor, he deserves to be portrayed well on the big screen again

One aspect I really enjoy from your treatment of this Superman movie is how it not only doesn’t act as an origin for Superman, but also an origin for this new DC world. Like, rather than having everyone be surprised by the coming of a new hero or whatever, this is a world that has already seen its fair share and we’re only just getting introduced to it. Kinda like walking into the world of the Venture Brothers with it’s rich history, or John Wick with it’s lowkey hints at a broader world.

You know it's fire when Nando drops a movie pitch can't wait this is going to be hyped

Seems like a neat antithesis to the modern superhero stories all about ‘this genre is dumb and/or needs irony/grittiness’

Nandi needs to do a DCU prewrite/pitch with Troyoboyo where they just talk for an hour and write up a list of all the movies they want for the phases 1-3/4 of the DCU. Instant banger video

I’m not familiar with John Henry Irons in the comics but he does have another live action appearance as a sort of main character in Superman & Lois and I found him pretty entertaining. Great pitch Nando, I love Manchester Black as the antagonist

I really like this. Really nails the character of Superman on the head. This is a great way to remind everyone about who Superman is after so long.

I definitely like the direction that James Gunn plans to go in by making the characters younger, but not necessarily retelling their origins. For Superman, I think that should come in the form of backtracking all the way to his debut in Metropolis. Krypton’s destruction and Clark’s childhood can be skipped over, but I think showing the people of Metropolis be first introduced to and fall in love with Superman is a crucial part of the character’s story. Better yet, it’s the perfect starting off point for a trilogy with that relationship between Clark and humanity as the dramatic through line and Lex as the overarching villain. The trilogy could go as such: First film - Based on Secret Origin, Clark makes his debut in Metropolis and gradually wins the people over. Lex is the only one who’s unconvinced. Second film - This can expand on the dynamic by having Clark fight the Elite and humanity’s loyalty to him be tested as they begin to prefer Black’s vigilantism. Ultimately, Clark wins their favor back. Third film - Lex runs for president, but loses when Clark finally exposes his crimes and the two have their climactic fight.

This was awesome! You took a little-known but highly marketable story, gave Superman villains who could challenge him, found meaningful reasons to include both Luthor and Steel that actually felt organic, told a story that was both logical while also challenging superman's philosophical outlook, and you ended with a conclusion that's better than the original. I'd watch this movie!

I don't know what it was about this pitch, but I was so invested that, by the time he showed up in the story, I had completely forgotten we were doing the Manchester Black story, and I was surprised for a half-second.

I'm sorry but has anyone else thought Jonn Jonzz was the best contender for Superman's bff. Talk about someone who gets him on a fundamental level. The Man of Tomorrow did a great job representing Martian Manhunter and his similarities with Clark and Lobo.

Give my man Nando the movie he needs, I love watching his pitches and accurately picking the perfect cast for each role.

Not only this is a great pitch, I can totally picture James Gunn having this same idea.

Man, these videos always get me excited for the future of these universes. The potential is just so great

Had me questioning Superman in real time. This is a phenomenal pitch

The original superman vs the elite film also had George Newbern at his most 'Sephiroth-y' portrayal of Superman. "Orbit. He went into orbit at mach 7."

I love this pitch. I especially like using Manchester Black and the Elite because I absolutely love that story

Man, this is the perfect Superman movie. Also you could change The Elite for The Authority and tie in this to their own movie.

While I like the pitch I don’t feel like it’s right for the Young Superman story they’re trying to tell. It’s about a Clark in his early days as a reporter in Metropolis while from this pitch I still get the impression Clark has been Supes for 5-10 years already. This would work better as a sequel to the reboot Superman. You can even have the big battle John Henry Iron’s backstory is connected to be a. Battle in a Justice League movie that happens between the first and second Superman movie.

John D. Washington as John Henry Irons is my dream casting ❤ and I LOVE that Sup’s friend is a human black man. In a meta level he can relate to Sup (and they can bond) as an alien in a foreign land and the mistrust inherent in that and that you are only accepted/liked if you “toe the line” and as such to see either “Angry” is not just scary, it’s unacceptable in a way it never is with Batman. And their unrecognized appreciated efforts. And when you think of the Justice League you immediately think of Bats and WW but I would love the third main character anyone thinks of is John Henry Iron. A human black man. Not another alien that looks black.

Fancasting the Justice League…? That’d be cool.

I'm gratified that your pitch for a Superman movie is so much like mine! (Although my version is more like a Year Two story, a la The Battinson, and spends more time with Clark as a person.) I've been saying for a long while that Supes is literally the linchpin of the DC universe, so if you don't set him up the right way - as the model hero not because of his powers, but because of his values - the whole thing will be unbalanced.

"doesn't capture whats fun about the art but the essence is there." basically describes every single dc animated film lol

Idc what anyone says the best interaction in live action between Lex and Superman is in Lois and Clark:The new adventures of Superman. Lex says he built his building as the tallest building because he loves that people have to look up to him. Later Superman stops him and flys above the building and says “I’ll always be around, you just have to look up” or something along those lines.

Your canons and ideas are my favourite head canons, I really hope you'll get to write movies like these one day.

David Corenswet for Superman!, David Corenswet for Superman!, David Corenswet for Superman!

Yesss I am still early on in the video but i absolutely agree with "Whats so funny..." being the basis for the newest Superman movie. It perfectly reflects our times and (with a few tweaks) can play off of how we view superheroes today and form a new identity for Supes in the public consciousness. Excited to hear where your ideas for this go!

I like the tight action structure and Superman addressing challenges to his own relevance, but he still feels a little too reactive in this. I'd prefer a Superman story that centers his secret identity and why he feels he needs one. A strongly character building story that sees him as a proactive force.

I was quite glad to see Manchester Black in the thumbnail. Just watched Superman vs. the Elite and it’s a great direction to go.

I really like the idea of Manchester Black as the villain and the complete lack of kryptonite(I could do a 20 minute video on everything I hate about that green rock). Not a huge fan of Luthor appearing in yet another Superman movie, but I like how he was used here, so you definitely swayed me. All in all, I love the idea, it makes a lot of sense, so you just know WB is going to go in a completely different direction and leave us disappointed yet again.

I've been waiting for this video for so long. It may have only been like 2 weeks, but thats long enough. Love your videos!

Of note: steel was featured heavily in Lois and Superman in the CW...

I know he looks like Superman, but Personally, I’d love to see Jon Hamm as Lex Luthor.

Loving these pitches lately!

I think adapting this story is perfect for the next live action Superman. Just letting everyone know that Overly Sarcastic Productions has two awesome long form videos about the importance of Superman that I highly recommend. And yes. I’d love a live action depiction of Steel. He’s so cool.

Never really understood why Lex Luthor needs to be physically imposing. Especially since he’s not remotely in the same league as Supes physically, needs a mech suit to fight him, and the fact that their back and forth game trying to outwit with the other under their own respective constraints and limitations is always the most interesting part of their dynamic and not “who can hit each other the harder”. Idk a de-emphasis on physicality wouldn’t really bother me.

I just watched the Superman vs The Elite recently and this story is perfect for live action. I love the addition of Steel, he deserves to be put in the spotlight. I would love to see this pitch realIzed somehow.

This actually could work if you make the Elite into the Authority, which DC is setting up. It actually wouldn’t lose much because The Elite are a satire of 90s comics teams and in particular The Authority. Have The Authority function in the same role and then see how their interactions with Superman changes them in their own movie

Your pitches are always interesting

Favorite RU-vid channel easily. So insightful, thoughtful, and I die laughing in every video

Love your show and podcast, listed to a ton of episodes driving home for holidays lol

Needs more of a development between Irons & Luthor. Irons lying about completing the robot suit (Irons only developing a working prototype) and then quitting when Luthor bankrolls The Elite, taking the specs with him. Only to reveal, maybe in a post-credit scene, that Luthor copied the specs and will be using that to develop his own super suit in the future.

Perfect casting for Manchester Black would be Joseph Gilgun (aka Rudy from Misfits and other things of course)

My casting for a Superman reboot: - Wolfgang Novogratz as Superman/Clark Kent. - Emma Mackey as Lois Lane. - Theo James as Lex Luthor. - Noah Schnapp as Jimmy Olsen.

I've been waiting for this video ever since I heard the announcement can't wait to sit down and watch

My biggest hope for the next Superman movie… Copper Hoffman is cast as Jimmy Olson, he is so perfect for the role. Also, Sam Claflin would make a great Lex Luthor. We know he has the charisma from The Hunger Games movies. Plus if you ever saw him in Peaky Blinder, you'd see he has a lot charisma and ruthlessness to be a great Lex Luthor.

Nando at it again with the superb pitch ideas

I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and your content is TOP TIER!!!!

Wow. Amazing pitch. Subscribed and liked

Synder saying what Manchester said is the antithesis of Superman’s way. Makes you wonder if he was ever the right guy to direct Superman to begin with.

The “Dream World” speech is easily one of Superman’s best in my opinion

Oh my gosh around 12 I was looking for a superman video by you 🤣

That quick action scene at the beginning should be the moment John Henry Irons refers to. It could be Brainiac attack and we don't need to see it play out in full, just the magnitude of the destruction.

This story got me emotional in the best ways possible, awesome job Nando!

Happy New Year Nando 🌟

Great pitch! Love it

All of of the previous Superman films(especially Snyder) absolutely forget that Superman is an idealist who looks not just toward the future. But towards tomorrow specifically because he takes it a day at a time just like everyone else.

I personally want Parasite as a villain. But, your pitch is incredible. Superman dealing with modern cynicism leads to one of the greatest stories including Superman. Jesse Eisenberg resembled Mark Zuckerberg more than Luthor.

Nando, can you make a video on Legion please? I think it is one of the greatest superhero TV shows ever and it's criminally underrated. And as always, great videos brother, it's amazing how you're able to maintain the quality in each video.

Love this pitch. Great ideas.

This has gotten me so excited for the future of DC, even if this isn't official. So much potential is there and I'm really excited to see what Gunn does with it

Great video. I like the breakdown and that animated movie I really enjoyed, so a live action adaptation would be dope!

Saw the thumbnail and so excited to see how you'd use him. Loved him in that netflix werewolf show. Too bad it got canceled

Thank you for your service

My pitch: A frame story. *Clark Kent,* not Superman, finds someone about to commit suicide & they compare their worst days to each other. One of his involves Superman fighting someone stronger than him, like Darkseid or Doomsday, while the other involves the people he cares about in trouble he can't fix, like Lois contracting cancer. His last story is both, him & Kara fighting their fathers, Cyborg-Superman & Mr. Oz.

This, maybe in all honesty, is the first time I’ve totally agreed with you. Love!!!

Bro I’m watching this movie in my head as you narrate it. Amazing

Love this pitch, and the casting choices for Luthor & Irons!

WHOEVER is cast as super man I just want him to look like he does in the comics!

yes!!!!!! the DC fancasting is coming!!!!!!! happy holidays nando

It's finally here!

Love it this is a amazing pitch

I should be Superman

I like your lego groot that's in the background

Nando out here killing it as per usual!! Keep up the great work dude.

Here's the thing about Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor, he has a very unsettling aura around him that makes everyone around him nervous. That's why I think he would have made an excellent villain if they just changed his name from Lex Luthor to Edward Nygma (or Winslow Schott if they wanna stick with a Superman villain).

I remember in the original comic the only interact Supes and Steal have is when Supes ask him if the world has move on. We need that interaction in the movie

The way I wanted you to use footage from Superman and Lois.... Just love that iteration of Supes lol

I could also see Will Poulter as Lex Luthor. He is intimidating, plus he has connections with Gunn

This is a fantastic pitch!

Thank you so much for using the Elite story arc. I also believe it's the best Superman story. Totally explains why he's relevant

Superman vs The Elite is my favourite Superman film, and I have always thought Manchester Black and The Elite are highly underrated villains aa a juxtaposition to Clark's morals and optimism. Btw I love your focus on John Henry Iron and Lex Luthor (Billy Zane has always been my top casting for Lex Luthor, regardless of his age)

I think its a really great pitch. I do hope that they do more of Clark. This is a very superman heavy story, which is expected for a blockbuster, but I really would like to learn more about the day in the life of clark.

Superman should be in this next one

Love the video! Imo I think the newest Supermans origin in the new dcamu is almost perfect. I love the idea of lobo searching for him and I think lobo being played by Jason mamoa would be great instead of just scrapping mamoa as an actor

“Lex Luthor would never tweet.” -Nando

That "however" moment was amazing and I can't quite explain or even understand why/how.

Love the pitch. Personally I had thought a Superman movie where he’s investigating Intergang as Clark and fighting them as Superman. Metallo would be a major antagonist who would work adjacent with Intergang as a sort of Freelancer as he has a personal beef with supes. Also I’ve always liked Theo James as any number of “scientist or professor” type characters but mainly Anthony Ivo, if he could bring some of his Hector from Castlevania energy that would be great. Finally Tom Felton as Manchester Black.

Amazing pitch

I thought the concept was excellent it intrigued me it drew me in it kept me entertained what more could anyone ask for, great pitch!

Your scripts are so amazing. You make me actually want to watch a Superman movie!

babe wake up new nando video just dropped

I love Steel so much I'm happy you have him in you movie pitch

I want to see Tyler Hoechlin in his own Superman movie. I know he is playing a more experienced Superman in Superman and Lois (great show) and that is why I want to see him in a movie exploring more of his early years. It's not impossible as I know James Gunn wants a younger Superman, Tyler Hoechlin is 35 one year younger than Robert Pattinson as Batman who is 36 and is in Year 2 as Batman. And James Gunn has said he wants to connect the movies, shows and games together into one universe.

I’ve been waiting for this video. This is very similar to a pitch tht I wrote up. Luthor and Irons were there, only difference I had was the villain is parasite. Also, have one that uses Luminous instead. I wanted the Elite byt couldn’t figure out how to write it. But this would be perfect.

Amazing as always

You should do a pitch for Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman and Aquaman reboot