For DC Extended Universe fans, last week’s Thursday was a special occasion. After more than three years of waiting, Zack Snyder’s version of Justice League finally made it to HBO Max.
“Snyder left before the completion of the original 2017 production for personal reasons, and many people think that this is the reason the film ended, uh, not the best”, summarizes Stephen Colbert, in tonight’s episode The Late Show. “The affectionately dubbed Snyder Cut [is] a reinterpretation of the film that lasts four hours and two minutes – which is perfect for any moviegoer who thought: ‘Yes, that film sucks. But what if it was twice as long? ‘”
From Colbert’s perspective, the best part of any superhero film is its post-credit scene – and in that respect, the original Justice League it was no exception. “If you persisted until the end, you would get a teaser for a potential sequel,” he explained, “where Lex Luthor and a character who was not in the film, Deathstroke, discuss the beginning of the Legion of Doom. “
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While the Late Show presenter liked the original post-credits scene for the DC blockbuster, he says he didn’t feel that the Snyder Cut expanded at that time, “the way a four-hour, two-minute movie should have.”
“So I made my own cut of four hours and three minutes of Zack’s cut, using only that 30-second scene,” he added, “and tonight, I’m proud to present a preview.”
While Snyder was the original director behind Justice League, he left the project during post-production, following the sudden death of his daughter, Autumn. Taking over the project – which became a bomb at the box office after its launch in November 2017 – was Avengers scribe Joss Whedon.
To take a look at Colbert’s bald Luthor, in a meaningless conversation with Deathstroke – or is it Deadpool? – check out the video below.
If you finished watching the #Snydercut the work is not over, here is your chance to watch the #ColbertCut pic.twitter.com/UnjSPjQA3F
– A late show (@colbertlateshow) March 23, 2021