Zack Snyder got candid with the Russo Brothers on the Pizza Film School podcast discussing his original darker script for the Justice League which would have also seen Lois Lane and Batman get together. The much-anticipated video interview between the Avengers: Endgame directors and the Batman v Superman filmmaker has Snyderverse fans over the moon witnessing the comic book movie helmers discuss their love for cinema.
Even Zack Snyder’s Justice League seems to pale in comparison to the director’s original script going by his statement in the Pizza Film School podcast. The one-hour episode comes after a three-year hiatus from the podcast but the roundtable-Esque interaction with Snyder is already making waves on social media.
From Watchmen to ZSJL- the director discusses it all on Pizza Film School though Snyderverse fans are more interested in hearing out Zack’s conversation on the DCEU ensemble project. “I think in the original script, Lois and Batman got together briefly.” But Snyder also states the pushback to not pursue pitting Superman’s love interest with Ben Affleck‘s Dark Knight. Though Joe Russo‘s reaction indicates he would be all for it.
Snyder first addressed the romance subplot between the two DC characters in February 2021 speaking to Vanity Fair, “The intention was that Bruce fell in love with Lois and then realized that the only way to save the world was to bring Superman back to life.” However, the backlash from BvS made them opt for a different turnout.
Zack also acknowledges the original script for Justice League was “much darker and weirder”. Snyder’s fandom has particularly highlighted moments from the episode where the Russos praise the Batman v Superman director, like in one instance Anthony says, “Your filmmaking is so elevated”.
Zack Snyder and Michael Bay were classmates, director reveals to Russo Brothers
At one point in the interview, Zack Snyder also spoke about his time studying at the ArtCenter College of Design and made a surprising revelation that Michael Bay, Larry Fong and Clay Staub were his classmates. Readers can check out the video and reactions below.
Zack Snyder says that Lois Lane originally got together with Batman during Superman's absence, in the original script for Justice League.
What were Chris Terrio and Zack cooking 😭#ZackSnyder #ZSJL #Snyderverse pic.twitter.com/STe0VP6EeD
— ⚡️ Flash Knight | Heroes Unbound (@HeroesUnbound) April 18, 2023
The Russos were researching Zack Snyder years ago to see how he achieved his look 😁 (ignore glitch at 7 secs) pic.twitter.com/YdAOtVBUgZ
— 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖Ʊ𝗥𝗬 (@theeSNYDERVERSE) April 18, 2023
bruh i didn't knew zack snyder, michael bay, larry fong and clay staub were classmates 💀 pic.twitter.com/Na4BDxZ8Ao
— Morgan (@callouswayne) April 18, 2023
"Your filmmaking is so elevated"
-Anthony Russo #SnyderVerse #ZackSnyder pic.twitter.com/9PWgriSNcX
— Appreciator of Snyder Fights, SnyderVerse epoch (@Motherssmilkk) April 18, 2023
The Russo Brothers and Zack Snyder are jiving like they know each other for 20 years 🤣🤣🤣
— Unbiased Snyder Fan (@snyder_all) April 18, 2023
New Zack Snyder episode just dropped pic.twitter.com/rFqnC5WycM
— Smiso (@directorsmiso) April 18, 2023
Now Watching these CBM GOATS going at it on Pizza Film School Season II #ZackSnyder
Part I : https://t.co/iq6z450tw1 pic.twitter.com/yKSd2BpIed
— Laynedeli (@laynedeli) April 18, 2023
If you didn’t watch it already, go now!
It’s f*cking awesome! The praise, the positivity, the exchange of creative visions. 3 GOATS together, just perfect.
Just super awesome! Go see! #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague #PizzaFilmSchool #FullCircle pic.twitter.com/sG1CT7THLL
— 𝔾𝕚𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕡𝕡𝕖 (@G5_Giuseppe) April 18, 2023
new one hour zack snyder dropped.https://t.co/WFxJgYimIv pic.twitter.com/qhOnXXPTaE
— Kushal (@batfleckwaynes) April 18, 2023
#zacksnyder is the blueprint https://t.co/vsdlwk8WNB
— Fridgy R. 🇨🇦🇭🇹 (@FridgyR) April 18, 2023
Me after listening Zack Snyder and Russo brothers Podcast#PizzaFilmSchool pic.twitter.com/YMwCIKehft
— Dope | Rebel Moon Era (@pool_dope) April 18, 2023
Zack Snyder talking about the Bruce Wayne and Lois storyline and Russos digging it BruceLois hive we are still here 😭✊ pic.twitter.com/NUao6l7uky
— Advit (@rebelmoonzs) April 18, 2023
Love this. @ZackSnyder🤣🍕 #PizzaFilmSchool pic.twitter.com/YkZXbqlg85
— jAy Pasión (@jAyPersist) April 18, 2023
The original script for Justice League was much more darker and weirder but after Batman vs Superman the studio wanted a funny movie.#ZackSnyder #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague pic.twitter.com/baWqvQ6TYA
— THEDISCFATHER (@TheDiscFather) April 18, 2023
Russo Brothers: "your filmaking is so Elevated"
Could not have said it better 💪💪💪💪 So…. haters, you can cry if you wish 🤣🤣🤣#RestoreTheSnyderVerse #PizzaFilmSchool @ZackSnyder https://t.co/kHchVeoHaS
— Victor Andrade. (Hijo de Apokolips) #FullCircle (@SonofApokolips) April 18, 2023
Zack snyder and Micheal bay were classmates😭
pic.twitter.com/PQvF5tbb9F— بنت زاك ال سنايدر (@zatanaa21) April 18, 2023
Meanwhile, Snyder’s podcast with the Russos discussing his DCEU projects and the upcoming Rebel Moon is just the start as fans look forward to the upcoming Full Circle event. Speaking of, some rumors indicate Gal Gadot could appear at the SnyderCon event as a special guest, claims scooper SyL.
Zack Snyder’s Full Circle event is a three-day event set to kick off on April 28. Meanwhile, readers are urged to stay tuned for updates on Zack and Russo’s part 2 interview.
