During an interview with ComicBookMovie.com, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part director Mike Mitchell discussed his interest in helming Plastic Man or a Marvel/DC crossover film.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part featured several DC Comics heroes, most notably Batman, but the animated film is not director Mike Mitchell’s first foray into the world of superheroes. The filmmaker previously helmed the superhero comedy Sky High and it appears he is interested in returning to the genre down line.
When asked if he would like to direct a live-action superhero film, Mike Mitchell expressed his love for the genre and noted he would like to see a Marvel/DC crossover of some kind. More specifically, The LEGO Movie 2 director made his interest in Plastic Man known:
“Oh yeah, I love superheroes. I did a superhero film years ago, Sky High, and I’m such a fan. It would be great to see a DC and Marvel character in the same film…that would be fantastic. Maybe just cram them all together into one ultimate film! I’m sure it’s gonna happen at some point but I couldn’t be more happy to work on something like that. It would be fantastic! Plastic Man! They need to make that guy someday. I don’t even know if he’s DC or Marvel.”
When reminded that Plastic Man is a DC property, The LEGO Movie 2 director replied, “Yeah! ‘Mike Mitchell, his next film is Plastic Man for DC!’ [Laughs]”
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Warner Bros. has set rising screenwriter Amanda Idoko to pen the script for the Plastic Man film, with the studio reportedly intent on remaining faithful to the silly tone and humor of the DC Comics hero.
In the comics, Plastic Man started life as a criminal named Patrick “Eel” O’Brian. While attempting to rob Cole Chemical with his crew, the police arrived and O’Brian was shot and exposed to an unknown acid while trying to evade capture. After passing out and being left to die, O’Brian wakes up to discover he has gained to the ability to stretch his body and form into almost anything. Although O’Brian initially considered taking his own life, a former Arkham Asylum inmate convinced him to use his abilities to fight crime as a hero the press mistakenly names Plastic Man.
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Source: ComicBookMovie.com