After Singer completed the three major productions X-Men (2000), X2 (2003) and Superman Returns (2006), he sought a smaller project before embarking upon the eventually aborted sequel to Superman Returns.
Nakon što je Singer dovršio tri velike produkcije X-Men (2000.), X2 (2003.) i Superman: Povratak (2006.), tražio je manji projekt prije preuzimanja s vremenom otakazanog nastavka filma Superman: Povratak.