Superman & Sucker Punch Zack Snyder Interview

Sucker Punch director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) talks about the new film ahead of it's UK premiere, while launching a book of the film's production art at Forbidden Planet in London.

Zack talks about his inspiration for the genre-mixing project in classic sci-fi and fantasy magazine Heavy Metal. He also gives us a guide to the story of the film and his favourite scene.

The film tells the story of a beautiful young girl Babydoll (Emily Browning) who finds herself imprisoned in a mental institution and must escape into her own fantasy world. There she has to fight to survive as she is confronted by dragons, killer robots , war and deadly samurai warriors.

Zack then talks about the recent news that Amy Adams will be playing Lois Lane in the forthcoming Superman reboot. Zack talks about what Enchanted star Amy will bring to the iconic character and how she will fit in with the new tone and direction the franchise is taking.

Similarly the director talks about new leading man Henry Cavill, the relatively unknown British actor who has landed the part of the iconic man of steel. Zack says that the new Superman will be more of a 'manly' hero than what we may have seen in previous Superman films. He's going to be more of a 'man's man'. Although he's quick to point out that Henry also has a sensitive side which is an important part of the character.

Finally Zack tells us he's amused by the constant speculation about who will be playing the villain in the new film. Rumours have recently linked Viggo Mortensen to the role presumed to be General Zod. Zack isn't allowed to tell us too many details but will admit that there is a villain and a particular actor in mind for the project.

Zack leaves us with a message to his UK fans thanking them for their support with all his past work.