'JLA' Is Not An Origins Story

Since the development of the "Justice League of America" movie was originally announced, fans have been mainly wondering two things: Will it be an origins movie? And will the cast tie-in to the existing comic book movies?

Well, according IESB, the answer to both of these questions is "No."

Most comic book movies these days are going down the origins route by showing how each character developed their superhuman abilities and then how those attributes changed their life. JLA, however, will not deal with the formation of the unit, but will instead take on the more controversial story as the group begins to fall apart.

As the site explains, the plot has been directly lifted from the “Tower of Babel” storyline in the comics, and will see Batman spying on his fellow Leaguers to ensure none of them go over the edge and become a threat to the world. The story may also feature the death of Bart Allen (otherwise known as The Flash) and a brutal attack on John Jones (The Martian Manhunter) when a mysterious exploding package is delivered him.

Maxwell Lord and Ra's al Ghul are currently expected to be the major villains of the movie, with a third baddie to be revealed in a major twist during the course of the film. Making up the Justice League will be Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and the Martian Manhunter.

There is little to no word on casting as of yet, however recent rumors that “Smallville’s” Tom Welling have been quashed. The latest news indicates that Rupert Evans will don a cape to become the man of steel however no details have yet to be confirmed.

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