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Zack Snyder says the 'Man of Steel' sequel "explodes" the Superman and Batman universes.
The 48-year-old star - who is helming the follow-up to 2013's adventure - is excited about letting the iconic superheroes "lose" in the forthcoming film and is thrilled they're not tied to the "mythology" from which the characters originated.
Talking to the Los Angeles Times newspaper, he explained: "[The movie] literally takes the 'Man of Steel' and 'Batman' universes and explodes them. You're not as tied to the mythology. In 'Man of Steel', we had to create an origin story, a mythology, and there's a lot of energy into that, which we love doing. Don't get me wrong. But when you think about how fun it is too -- now that you've got these characters -- to now let 'em loose. That's fun!"
Snyder is "very excited" about the project, which will see Henry Cavill reprise his role as Superman alongside Ben Affleck as Batman, and plans to begin filming in the next few months.
He added: "We're getting ready to start shooting in a month or so. It's going great. I'm very excited. It's very fun to get into this world with different heroes coexisting in the same universe, but a lot of balls in the air as they say."

Michael Keaton has expressed interest in revisiting 'Beetlejuice'.
The 62-year-old actor teased fans with the possibility of a sequel to the 1988 cult classic when he revealed the project had been discussed on a number of occasions and claims the film's original director, Tim Burton, is on board.
Speaking during an appearance on the 'Today Show', Keaton said: "I've been talking about [Beetlejuice] for years, and saying if I ever did something again, it'd be that. The rumours have risen before and fallen away.
"If Tim is involved, and I think he might be involved, I'd be more than interested. He's so original. He's an artist."
Keaton's comments come after Winona Ryder - who played Lydia Deets in the film - said she had been "sworn to secrecy" on talks surrounding a sequel, but admitted she is interested to know how her character has progressed.
She has said: "I'm kind of sworn to secrecy, but it sounds like it might be happening. It's not a remake, it's 27 years later.
"I have to say, I love Lydia so much. She was such a huge part of me. I would be really interested in what she is doing 27 years later."
'Beetlejuice' - which also starred Alex Baldwin and Geena Davis - follows a deceased couple, who become ghosts haunting their former home, and call on a "'bio-exorcist" named Beetlejuice from the underworld to help scare away the new inhabitants from their former home for good.

Leonardo DiCaprio has dropped out of 'The Deep Blue Good-By'. The 'Great Gatsby' actor was set to star in the forthcoming film but due to his hefty workload he's been forced to step down, reports deadline.com. The 39-year-old hunk and his Appian Way ...

John Travolta has apologised for calling Idina Menzel 'Adele Dazeem' at the Oscars.
The 'Pulp Fiction' actor was met with ridicule on social media after mispronouncing the 'Frozen' actress' name when he introduced her to the stage to perform soundtrack song 'Let It Go' on Sunday night (02.03.14), and while he hasn't explained what went wrong, Travolta says he has "let go" of the embarrassing moment.
According to Today.com, in a statement issued through his publicist, he said: "I've been beating myself up all day. Then I thought ... what would Idina Menzel say? She'd say, 'Let it go, let it go!' Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy 'Frozen' took home two Oscars Sunday night!"
While Travolta's flub pulled some of the attention away, Menzel gave a show-stopping performance of 'Let It Go', which was crowned Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, beating Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' - from the 'Despicable Me 2' soundtrack - and U2's 'Ordinary Love', which is featured in 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.
'Frozen' also took home the prize for Best Animated Feature, despite stiff competition from 'Despicable Me 2' and 'The Croods'.
The family-friendly flick - which features the voices of Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff - is on course to become Disney's highest grossing animated film and a stage adaptation is in the works.

Patrick Hughes will helm the remake of 'The Raid'.
The 'Expendables 3′ directer is working on the revamp of the Indonesian martial arts action film, which was originally released in 2011 when it was written and directed by Gareth Evans, according to deadline.com.
The script is being penned by 'Out Of The Furnace' writer Brad Ingelsby while original producer XYZ Films is also producing the new version, and Evans is executive producing.
'The Raid' received positive reviews from critics following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and grossed approximately $15M in the global box office.
The film follows the story of officer Rama (Iko Uwais) Sergeant Jaka, and Lieutenant Wahyu as they track down crime lord Tama Riyadi (Ray Sahetapy).
The sequel, titled 'The Raid 2: Berandal', is also directed, written and edited by Evans, and will be released later this month.
Uwais reprises his role as Rama as he goes on a mission to identify corrupt politicians and police.

Jennifer Lawrence played a prostitute as a child in a church play.
The 'American Hustle' star learnt how to perform for audiences during a production about 'The Book of Jonah' and her mum claims she stole the show.
According to The Sun newspaper, her mother Karen said: "This little extra called Jennifer just took over. She played the best prostitute."
Lawrence, who missed out on a Best Supporting Actress Oscar to '12 Years a Slave' star Lupita Nyong'o at the ceremony on Sunday (02.03.14), is now having a year-long break from making films.
Karen continued: "Her Oscar schedule was basically in minutes and milli-minutes so it is exhausting for her.
"All these awards shows are not so glamorous for her because it's work and it's exhausting.
"I know her favourite thing to do is work then come home, eat up all the popcorn, put on her pyjamas and do nothing."
The 23-year-old star has been working non-stop appearing in 'The Hunger Games' franchise and 'X-Men' series, along with other films, and movie mogul Harvey Weinstein feels she deserves a break from the industry.
He said: "Jennifer is too nice and will do people favours and agrees to do movies like 'American Hustle' when she could have had a rest."

Anthony Mackie wanted to wear spandex for 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier '.
The 35-year-old actor was thrilled to be cast in the superhero adventure as the Falcon, also known as Sam Wilson, because he thought he would be able to attract female attention when he showed off his hunky body in the skin-tight material.
He told SFX magazine: "When I got the call, and they told me I was gonna be on this movie, I was so excited because I was like 'I'm gonna get to work and wear spandex and all the women are going to be like 'Oh my god, look at his body in spandex!'' "
Mackie was devastated to learn he wouldn't be donning spandex but wears it under his costume so he can feel like a superhero.
He added: "I was like 'no spandex?' I was highly upset. I wear spandex under my costume just so I can feel like a superhero."
The 'Pain & Gain' actor will hit the big screen alongside Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson in the forthcoming film.

Michael Wilkinson is thrilled but scared about designing the perfect Wonder Woman outfit.
The famed designer is working on a costume for the 'Man of Steel' sequel - tipped as 'Batman vs Superman' - and claims his extensive research into the character is helping him create the "right" outfit, but admits he wants the classic superhero to appeal to modern audiences.
Wilkinson - who was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on 'American Hustle' - told TheWrap.com: "It's a thrilling and slightly scary process of course. It's so important to get her right. She really deserves to be presented on screen.
"I look at how the characters going to be presented on the big screen and on comic books and on graphic novels.
"We process that all and then we work out what is best for our film and we try and create a Wonder Woman who is modern and relevant for today's audiences."
Gal Gadot is set to play the superhero in Warner Bros.' forthcoming film and Wilkinson claims it's likely the 'Fast and Furious' star will wear a gladiator inspired outfit.
He mused: "I mean, you just have to look at the gladiators from ancient Rome; they did their thing in little loincloths, and a spear and a shield. It works for Thor, it works for 300 - so let's see what happens."
The film will see Wonder Woman take a central role on screen for the first time since the famed 70s TV series.