Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman was poised to introduce one of the most formidable adversaries to the Kryptonian superhero, Doomsday. The filmmaker’s distinct vision and unwavering commitment to the superhero universe he was creating were evident, with actors like Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot embodying their iconic roles precisely.
However, one crucial figure that may have missed the mark in terms of visual impact has been considered the supervillain Doomsday. Jerad. S Marantz’s alternate concept design for the character offers a glimpse into what could have been a more chilling interpretation of Doomsday, leaving DC fans haunted by the possibilities left unrealized in Snyder’s universe.
The Terrifying Alternate Designs For Doomsday in Zack Snyder’s DCEU
Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman created quite an anticipation among fans ahead of its release. However, the film still met with a mixed response, and one of the most criticized aspects of the film was the on-screen depiction of the DC supervillain Doomsday.
Many fans expressed disappointment with Snyder’s rendition of the character, labeling the CGI depiction as their least favorite aspect of the movie. The particular issue with the character has been centered around deviations from the source material and poor visual effects.
However, concept art later revealed by Jerad S. Marantz showcased an alternative design that could have been more faithful to the comics and far more menacing. Following the release of the film, Marantz shared the alternate designs that were not utilized in the final cut.
The concept art showcased the character’s intimidating appearance with grayish skin usually covered in bony protrusions, sharp teeth, glowing red eyes, and a ferocious demeanor. However, the filmmaker still went with the alternate design.
The character’s depiction in the film has since been heavily criticized. However, Snyder has shared that there were plans to evolve Doomsday’s appearance towards the classic comic book iteration over time in the film.
Zack Snyder Shared Doomsday Was Supposed to Evolve in the Film
During Zack Snyder’s Vero commentary on the fourth anniversary of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the filmmaker shared that there were plans for Doomsay to evolve into a classic comic book iteration later in the film. He said,
“That was a thing that we talked about, you know, wanting to give him that classic Doomsday appearance with the bony shards coming through.”
Explaining his choice of Doomsday as the film’s primary antagonist, Snyder aimed to pit DC Universe’s most iconic and powerful villains against its most iconic superheroes. “He is essentially an unstoppable force. He poses a real threat to the world within the film,” he shared, as per ComicBook.com.
He also shared that although the supervillain was destroyed in the film, he is still “out there.” Unfortunately, fans might never get to see what Snyder envisioned with the character in the DCEU’s future.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is available to stream on Max.
