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Man of Shadows (previously titled Man of Steel 2 or Batman vs. Superman) is an upcoming superhero film and is the sequel to the 2013 film Man of Steel which will directed by Zack Snyder also written himself and Argo writer Chris Terrio, produced by his wife Deborah, Charles Roven with Christopher Nolan as the executive. The film will star Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman with Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Diane Martin as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Gal Gadot as Wounder Woman and, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White. This film is set to be released May6, 2016

Plot
Three years after the first film, the Man of Steel faces off against the Dark Knight.

Cast
A Kryptonian whose parents sent him to Earth as an infant to escape the destruction of his homeworld Krypton. He is raised in Smallville. A billionaire socialite dedicated to protecting Gotham City from the criminal underworld. Reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper and love interest of Clark Kent. The adoptive mother of Superman. Bruce's trusted butler and confidante. His supply of useful advice to Bruce and his likeness as a father figure has led to him being labeled "Batman's batman." An evil sociopath armed with vast resources and an extensive knowledge of science. An Amazon warrior princess. The editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet and the boss of Lois Lane. Holly Hunter, Callan Mulvey and Tao Okamoto will cast in unspecified roles and Ray Fisher will cameo as Victor Stone / Cyborg.
 * Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Kal-El:
 * Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne /Batman:
 * Amy Adams< as Lois Lane:
 * Diane Lane as Martha Kent:
 * Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth:
 * Jesse Eisenberg< as Lex Luther:
 * Gal Gadot as Diane Prince / Wonder Woman:
 * Laurence Fishburne as Perry White:

Development
On June 10, 2013, it was announced that director Zack Snyder and screenwriter David S. Goyer will both be returning for a Man of Steel sequel which is being fast tracked by Warner Bros. Goyer had previously signed a three-film deal, which includes Man of Steel, its sequel, and a Justice League film featuring Superman. Christopher Nolan has announced he will be attached as executive producer, while composer Hans Zimmer has expressed doubts about returning to score the sequel. On June 16, 2013, The Wall Street Journal reported that the studio is possibly planning to release the sequel in 2014.

On July 20, 2013, Zack Snyder confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con International that the sequel to Man of Steel in 2015 will have Superman and Batman meeting for the first time in a cinematic format. Goyer and Snyder will co-write the story, and Goyer will write the script. Cavill, Adams, Lane, and Fishburne are confirmed to reprise their roles. Initially, Snyder stated that the film would take inspiration from the comic The Dark Knight Returns. However, in November 2013, Snyder clarified that the film would not be based on the graphic novel. "If you were going to do that, you would need a different Superman. We’re bringing Batman into the universe that now this Superman lives in." Goyer stated at the Superman 75th Anniversary Panel at Comic-Con, that Superman and Batman will face off, and titles under consideration are Superman vs Batman or Batman vs Superman. The production will start filming in Toronto, Ontario rather than Vancouver in 2014.

On August 22, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter announced the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman, along with the film's release date of July 17, 2015. Warner Bros. confirmed that the sequel will be filmed in Detroit and other areas in Michigan. Filming commenced on October 19, 2013, at East Los Angeles College to shoot a football game between Gotham City University and rival Metropolis State University.

On November 7, 2013, Variety reported that Gal Gadot, Elodie Yung and Olga Kurylenko had auditioned for a lead female role. On November 30, it was reported that the Kent farm featured in Man of Steel will be used in the film. On December 4, 2013, it was reported that Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman. On December 18, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio will rewrite the script, due to Goyer's commitments in other projects.

On January 17, 2014, it was announced that the film had been delayed from its original July 17, 2015 release date to May 6, 2016, in order to give the filmmakers "time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story". On January 31, 2014, Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons were cast as Lex Luthor and Alfred Pennyworth, respectively. In an official press release, Snyder described the casting of Eisenberg as Luthor by stating, "Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions." On March 18, 2014, The Chicago Tribute reported that filming for the film will take place in Yorkville, Illinois in mid May.