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TJL · 09-11-2003, 08:28 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Variety reports that Christian Bale, star of American Psycho and Laurel Canyon, has been tapped to play Batman in Christopher Nolan's reworking of the Caped Crusader saga, set for a 2005 release; the official announcement came Wednesday afternoon from Warner Bros. Bale bested a slew of hot young actors for the part, most notably Jake Gyllenhaal, Joshua Jackson, Cillian Murphy, and Eion Bailey, all of whom also tested for the role of the comic book hero. Nolan, best known for the indie thriller Memento, is slated to direct the film (currently known as Batman 5) early next year from a script by David Goyer, writer of the Blade films. --Prepared by IMDb staff

Thank God they picked someone who can act!

dlemond · 09-11-2003, 10:03 PM

I'd have gone with Eion Bailey.

Besides having the right look and being a solid actor, he is fairly well unknown which would really suit the role, maybe even give the franchise a clean slate free of big name non-sense and meandering egofests.

dlemond · 09-11-2003, 10:04 PM

crap, double post

Bale would have been my second choice.
He is fairly well unknown also but it may be hard for me to get American Psycho out of my head watching him as Batman.

Just hope they keep "Hip to be Square" out of the soundtrack.

brownsocks · 09-11-2003, 10:07 PM

riddle me this who's the villian?

TJL · 09-12-2003, 05:31 AM

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Originally posted by brownsocks
riddle me this who's the villian?

With all the rumored storylines floating around the past few years, it's hard to say.
I think the Scarecrow will be the villian.

Brian Damage · 09-12-2003, 11:09 AM

How about Howard Stern as the Scarecrow?

webuster · 09-12-2003, 01:46 PM

I suppose if you want to go a VERY different way, Jake Gyllenhall may have been a good batman-he doesn't really look like batman,but he's a great actor, and who says batman always needs to look like what he usually does-which is what Bale looks like. Bale is a good actor-he's british though isn't he-some people may be against that. But Gyllenhall needs a big movie vehicle to get him way more roles (also-he looks alot like tobey maguire-he also happens to date Kirsten Dunst)- his relationship with Dunst doesn't get much publicity (I only knew they were dating a few weeks ago). Hopefully if he becomes a BIG actor her won't do crappy roles-but so far his Donnie Darko (great movie) and Good Girl (good movie) character's have been terribly similar.

TJL · 09-12-2003, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
How about Howard Stern as the Scarecrow?

Stern talked about that on his show a while back. He would love to be considered for the part, but Warner Bros. isn't exactly breaking down any doors to get him.

I heard that Christopher Lloyd took a few meetings with some WB execs a few months ago. He still may be a front runner.

dandelion wine · 09-12-2003, 06:53 PM

I read about this over on imdb last night, and was very happy to find out that Christian Bale is taking over as Batman! I think he'll do very well.

Josh9125 · 09-13-2003, 04:33 PM

I can't wait to see it!

Brian Damage · 09-13-2003, 05:29 PM

How about Chris Robinson of The Black Crows?

TJL · 09-13-2003, 05:42 PM

Brian, if you want to choose someone from the music industry that is truly a nightmare, go for the king.

Marilyn Manson.

Penny Lane · 09-13-2003, 06:54 PM

Brendan Fraser..................Oh Yeah.............

Josh9125 · 09-13-2003, 10:07 PM

Brendan Fraser would be nice to see in it.

Penny Lane · 09-14-2003, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Josh9125
Brendan Fraser would be nice to see in it.

Yes I think he could pull it off! He has super human possibilities! Also he would bring a little humor to the character which I think would be great!

09-11-2003, 08:28 PM	#1
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09-11-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I'd have gone with Eion Bailey. Besides having the right look and being a solid actor, he is fairly well unknown which would really suit the role, maybe even give the franchise a clean slate free of big name non-sense and meandering egofests.
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09-11-2003, 10:04 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	crap, double post Bale would have been my second choice. He is fairly well unknown also but it may be hard for me to get American Psycho out of my head watching him as Batman. Just hope they keep "Hip to be Square" out of the soundtrack.

09-12-2003, 11:09 AM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	How about Howard Stern as the Scarecrow?

09-12-2003, 01:46 PM	#7
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I suppose if you want to go a VERY different way, Jake Gyllenhall may have been a good batman-he doesn't really look like batman,but he's a great actor, and who says batman always needs to look like what he usually does-which is what Bale looks like. Bale is a good actor-he's british though isn't he-some people may be against that. But Gyllenhall needs a big movie vehicle to get him way more roles (also-he looks alot like tobey maguire-he also happens to date Kirsten Dunst)- his relationship with Dunst doesn't get much publicity (I only knew they were dating a few weeks ago). Hopefully if he becomes a BIG actor her won't do crappy roles-but so far his Donnie Darko (great movie) and Good Girl (good movie) character's have been terribly similar.

09-13-2003, 04:33 PM	#10
Josh9125 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 19, 2001 Location: Sunset Beach, NC Posts: 2,912	I can't wait to see it!

09-13-2003, 05:29 PM	#11
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	How about Chris Robinson of The Black Crows?

09-13-2003, 05:42 PM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Brian, if you want to choose someone from the music industry that is truly a nightmare, go for the king. Marilyn Manson.

09-13-2003, 10:07 PM	#14
Josh9125 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 19, 2001 Location: Sunset Beach, NC Posts: 2,912	Brendan Fraser would be nice to see in it.