Singer's Run

Today's Variety brought some very interesting news concerning director Bryan Singer's next movie--even as he nears the finish line for Superman Returns. Until today, it had been expected that Singer would be helming a remake of the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan's Run after Supes... As Pamela McClintock and Michael Fleming now report that may not be the case after all:

Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver want to start lensing the sci-fi pic this fall, which would mean Singer might end up shooting two tentpoles -- "Logan's" and a "Superman Returns" sequel -- back-to-back.

No one begrudges Singer for seeking a break from big-budget projects, although the filmmaker probably won't make an official decision either way about "Logan's Run" until "Superman Returns" bows [June 30th].

Assuming Singer's take on the Caped Crusader is a crowd-pleaser, Warners plans to start shooting the sequel in the later part of 2007, with Singer again at the helm.

Even if he doesn't direct "Logan's Run," Singer is still likely to play some sort of role and perhaps take a producer's credit. Silver has been developing the project for some time now, with input from Singer.

There's been buzz that "V for Vendetta" director James McTeigue might step in and helm "Logan's Run," but at this point it's just rumor.

There's also no word yet on whether Singer might decide to direct a smaller film before the "Superman" sequel. One of his passion projects is "The Mayor of Castro Street," about the assassination of San Francisco gay politico Harvey Milk...

Personally, I would like to see Singer's take on Logan's Run...Since he's been talking about it for so long. That said, should Singer decide not to do the project, James McTeigue isn't a bad second choice. Ultimately though, if SR is a bona fide hit, I'm sure the studio would be willing to let Singer do any film that he wants.