If Bale Decided No More.....

[The-Dark-Knight]

Not the most cherrful thing i grant you, but if one day Bale said 'no more' who would you replace him with.

Please dont just say bale or no one, be creative.

[Carnotaur3]

God, you almost scared me for a second.

[rory_bat]

Bale or no one.... :oldrazz:

[Brendan]

George Clooney.

[The-Dark-Knight]

No i did that once in a title, (people went mad) thats why i say if.

[bstringer]

Replace bale with..hm..............tough choice..probably me..yeah i'd have to say me.

[Terminator]

Alex Trebek

[The-Dark-Knight]

Terminator is Alex Trebek not a tad too old?

[Two-Face]

I don't have an actor that will replace Bale right now, I bet it will be someone who did roles that not big.

[Brendan]

Maybe Robert De Niro in The Dark Knight Returns movie.

[itsthebatman]

If it weren't for his connections with Heath and Maggie (which would make him difficult to accept in the role), Jake Gyllenhaal would be great.

[Rezzo]

Once he finishes three Batman movies I´ll have no problem with him and Nolan leaving

[Stotch]

Eric Bana.


Hold on, let me get on my knees before you all stone me.

[DarkKnight84]

Bale and Nolan wll only do one more after DK and that's it. Another break for the Batman series.

[Comicfan]

Jim caviziel

[Carnotaur3]

Jim caviziel Not bad. I'll go with that one.

[El Payaso]

lol

[Infinity9999x]

You know, I actually wouldn't mind seeing Russel Crowe take a stab at it.

[Stringer]

If Bale quits I say end the current storyline.

[Figs]

Jim caviziel


I could see Caviziel in the suit. Wouldn't be that bad of a Bruce either if he bulked up.

[CaptainClown]

Ya if Bale quits end the current storyline and then you can have another director take a stab

[Baba Ghanoush]

If Bale quit I would not want to see a replacement. But seeing how the studio would definitely want a replacement, I would go with John Cena.

[Figs]

If Bale quit I would not want to see a replacement. But seeing how the studio would definitely want a replacement, I would go with John Cena.


The wrestler??? Has he been in any movies before? Can he even act well?

[Sam18]

Jamie Foxx.

[Baba Ghanoush]

The wrestler??? Has he been in any movies before? Can he even act well?

lol, I'm kidding. A real replacement would be Eion Bailey who apparently audtioned for the role of Wayne in BB.

[Sam18]

The wrestler??? Has he been in any movies before? Can he even act well?

He gave a very inspired performance in The Marine.

[Figs]

lol, I'm kidding. A real replacement would be Eion Bailey who apparently audtioned for the role of Wayne in BB.


LOL. Obviously it's late in the work day and im tired and due for some R&R.

[kra]

david boreanaz

[Two-Face]

Joaquin Phoenix

[Starbird]

Replace bale with..hm..............tough choice..probably me..yeah i'd have to say me.
I agree. you are probably the best choice for the job. :woot:

[Secret_Riddle]

If Bale quits I say end the current storyline.

Agreed.

[GypsyCatcher]

Thomas Jane!

He was great in the punisher, and he has that sort of "Darkness" about him

[CaptainClown]

Actually ya I like Thomas Jane.. but mainly because of Arrested Development

[wick]

after number 3 (batman only), and i hope with this JLA thing we don't run into problems (just leave batman out; he's not a full member and JLA stories get too cosmic; sure, he's great in the animated but i'd hate to see bats get sullied with what is sure to be a mess of a film), bale and nolan will move on, as they should. time then for a new arc. older bats/DK returns would be cool and all those aging boomers would love a superhero they can relate to.

[Two-Face]

It would be like watching The Punisher as Batman, no.

[Batty Belfry]

If Bale decided no more in a suprise-like fashion, I'd curl up into a little ball and revert to a child-like state of mind.....


Naah, just kidding, I'd be bummed out though. I can't think of anybody off the top of my head that is worthy to replace him.

[gwynplaine]

Heath Ledger.

[wick]

bale's signed on for three. whether its bats 3 or JLA is fuzzy. routh also has multi-pic deal. as does that rat bastard bryan singer. keep routh, sack singer.

[bstringer]

If Bale quit I would not want to see a replacement. But seeing how the studio would definitely want a replacement, I would go with John Cena.


You're kidding right??

jesus if I ever have to watch Batman give The joker an F-U i'll stab my eyes out.

[Two-Face]

Heath Ledger.

Some say Bale would have made great Joker, maybe they swap the role?:woot:

[mcflytrap]

Jim caviziel

I second that...if he bulked up a bit...he could play the dual personalities well.

[gwynplaine]

Some say Bale would have made great Joker, maybe they swap the role?:woot:
I actually think they could pull it off, which is great because the're each other's flip side.

[DV8]

I would say Cillian Murphy, but he obviously can't . . . .

and I know I'll pry get flamed for this, but Marky-Mark Wahlberg wouldn't be too bad . . . except his voice is a bit timid . . .

[mcflytrap]

Michael Pare!

http://www.spirit-films.net/images/250_mike.jpg
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000BNFEXO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
http://img.webring.com/r/m/michaelparefans/logo

[jezza]

Don't shoot me but, Mathew Fox? I think he plays good alternate roles in LOST. Or, if he wasn't already scheduled to play Spock, I would have said Sylar from HEROES.

Since we're on the subject I think Gaspard Ulliel, from Hannibal Rising, would play a very good joker. Someone should do a manip http://media.movieweb.com/galleries/3043/2670/lo/co3.jpg

[DV8]

^yeah . . . I think if Bale dropped out, they'd have to go w/ someone a bit younger, like 30 at the oldest . . .

[gwynplaine]

Michael Pare!

http://www.spirit-films.net/images/250_mike.jpg
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000BNFEXO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
http://img.webring.com/r/m/michaelparefans/logo
Only if Sabato plays Robin. The ambiguously gay duo.

[GoogleMe94]

i wouldnt "replace" him, i'd restart the whole damn franchise again.

[wick]

the more i think about it, and the more i hear really bad ideas (john cena), the best bet is to let batman be for a while, let the comics work out new ideas. don't push for the $$ and have a wrestler giving pile-drivers to bane in joel schumacher's return to the franchise (also no michael bay).
aging bats ala dark night or leave it be for a spell and look to some fresh characters (deadman?)

[Two-Face]

I actually think they could pull it off, which is great because the're each other's flip side.


It would be like Ra's Al Ghul twist where Ken Wanatabe was decoy Ra's

[Infinity9999x]

I know I may sound crazy, but didn't Nolan say that Ashton Kutcher actually did really well in the screenings for Bruce Wayne?

[gwynplaine]

Shia Lebeouf, just kidding, but he seems to be cast in everything these days.

[CaptainClown]

noo SHia lebeouf

[Two-Face]

I know I may sound crazy, but didn't Nolan say that Ashton Kutcher actually did really well in the screenings for Bruce Wayne?

It was between Jake G and Bale, I thought Kutcher being Batman was rumor

[gwynplaine]

Seth Rogen, he's gonna be the green hornet so he'll have the training.

[Infinity9999x]

It was between Jake G and Bale, I thought Kutcher being Batman was rumor

Huh, I swore I read somewhere that Kutcher actually did a good job at auditions.

[gwynplaine]

Daniel Craig, let him save every franchise in the world.

[Hole Shot]

If it weren't for his connections with Heath and Maggie (which would make him difficult to accept in the role), Jake Gyllenhaal would be great.

I'm not taking his most notorious role into consideration when I say Jake is waaay too much of a nancy to play Bruce Wayne/Batman.

[CaptainClown]

Kutcher really isn't a bad actor he just always comes off as Kelso. I still wouldn't want him as Bruce Wayne

[hame4479]

You know, I actually wouldn't mind seeing Russel Crowe take a stab at it.

Good choice. He can play a ****ing mean hardass. Honestly I dont ever want another batman after Bale. He is just too damn perfect.

[Stotch]

Thomas Jane!

He was great in the punisher, and he has that sort of "Darkness" about him

HELL YES

[gwynplaine]

Good choice. He can play a ****ing mean hardass. Honestly I dont ever want another batman after Bale. He is just too damn perfect.
He could throw a batphone at the Joker dressed as a receptionnist.

[Infinity9999x]

Good choice. He can play a ****ing mean hardass. Honestly I dont ever want another batman after Bale. He is just too damn perfect.


That's what I was thinking with Crowe. I actually would have preferred him to be Wolverine (I heard he turned down that role for gladiator) but I think he could be a very good Bats. If he hit the weights hard he could bring that big "Jim Lee" Look to the character, whereas Bale is more the "Neal Adams" version.

[hame4479]

after number 3 (batman only), and i hope with this JLA thing we don't run into problems (just leave batman out; he's not a full member and JLA stories get too cosmic; sure, he's great in the animated but i'd hate to see bats get sullied with what is sure to be a mess of a film), bale and nolan will move on, as they should. time then for a new arc. older bats/DK returns would be cool and all those aging boomers would love a superhero they can relate to.

Actually I think having Bale in a JLA movie would be pretty cool. Especially if he showed up to kick supes ass.

[Two-Face]

Huh, I swore I read somewhere that Kutcher actually did a good job at auditions.

I tried searching for that information but I came cross this:

http://www.superherohype.com/batman/index.php?id=113

[hame4479]

But if they ever end this story i hope they do a very styalized almost Sin Cityish or three hundred styled visual batman movie. If Arkham Asylum was ever made into a live action film and the visuals translated it would be ****ing mindblowing.

[Stotch]

He could throw a batphone at the Joker dressed as a receptionnist.


Makin movies, makin songs, 'n fightn round the world!

[hame4479]

But if they ever end this story i hope they do a very styalized almost Sin Cityish or three hundred styled visual batman movie. If Arkham Asylum was ever made into a live action film and the visuals translated it would be ****ing mindblowing.

[Hole Shot]

Actually, Thomas Jane isn't a bad suggestion at all, I especially think he could play a great Batman.

If Nolan and Bale were to call it quits, I'd be way more interested in a very stylized DKR to be the next Batfilm. And I'd cast Daniel Day Lewis or Viggo Mortensen as the 50 year old Bat.

[CaptainClown]

I think if they restarted the series without Batman they should just adapt the graphic novels like hame said

[gwynplaine]

Actually, Thomas Jane isn't a bad suggestion at all, I especially think he could play a great Batman.

If Nolan and Bale were to call it quits, I'd be way more interested a very stylized DKR to be the next Batfilm. And I'd cast Daniel Day Lewis or Viggo Mortensen as the 50 year old Bat.
I love Thomas Jane but he's already done dark vigilante, but DDL or VM (my first choices with Joaquim Phoenix for the Joker) are actually a great idea for a DKR type of film.

[Conebone69]

John Stamos

[GypsyCatcher]

But if they ever end this story i hope they do a very styalized almost Sin Cityish or three hundred styled visual batman movie. If Arkham Asylum was ever made into a live action film and the visuals translated it would be ****ing mindblowing.


you mean like this
(its in spanish but its freakin awesome)

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I would love to see this style with the Batman series

[michael]

Billy Crudup, Matthew McConaughey, or Jim Caviezel.

[Mr. Socko]

Good question. Bale and Nolan probably won't return after 3. So in about 6 years or so, they'll probably be recasting. Don't know who else would do a good job. Can't think of anyone right now but they'd probably go with a good unknown.

[Spider-Fan83]

found this old casting rumor article from before bale was confirmed
some interesting ideas, i guess

September 3, 2003
A potential Batman actors list surfaces


According to Hollywood Reporter there is a short list of actors that Nolan will apparently test in the next 3 days (according to aintitcool.com). These actors are:


Eion Bailey (http://us.imdb.com/Bane?Bailey,+Eion) (Band of Brothers, Seven and a Match)
Christian Bale (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Bale,+Christian) (American Psycho, Equilibrium)
Henry Cavill (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Cavill,+Henry) (The Count of Monte Christo)
Billy Crudup (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Crudup,+Billy) (Almost Famous)
Hugh Dancy (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Dancy,+Hugh) (Black Hawk Down, The Sleeping Dictionary)
Jake Gyllenhaal (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Gyllenhaal,+Jake) (Donnie Darko, October Sky)
Joshua Jackson (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Jackson,+Joshua) (The Skulls)
Cillian Murphy (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Murphy,+Cillian) (28 Days Later)


Also notice which names are not listed. No Kutcher, no Pearce, no Ledger... Check an article at Aintitcool for an in depth discussion of these actors a possible Batman.
(Thanks to Stephen & Jamie for the heads-up!)http://www.christophernolan.net/news_2003_3.php

just thought, i'd throw it out there

OFT:

note the mention of ledger at the end of the article, i looked it up and found this one, too

May 21, 2003:
Heath Ledger in Batman?
A guy who reported to aintitcool.com (http://www.aintitcool.com/) saw Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Ledger,+Heath) sitting together talking for over 2 hours at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles just recently. This could mean, that Nolan considers to Cast Heath Ledger in the Batman film (http://www.christophernolan.net/batman.php), probably even as Batman. I have to say that this evokes some mixed feelings for me, although I would not want to judge Heath Ledger, since I did not have the ambition yet to see most of the films he starred in (Knights Tale, 10 Things...).http://www.christophernolan.net/news_2003_2.php

kinda funny, now
(if they was any true to this rumor, i wonder if he was consider for a different role back then, or maybe if Nolan had him in mind for the joker even back then)

[CaptainClown]

haha cillian murphy for batman

[Penismightier]

It's way too early to start talking about recasting the new Batman. Way, way too early.

[Spider-Fan83]

haha cillian murphy for batman
ya, he was probably seen talking to Nolan or someone involved in the movie, and (with people not knowing who the villain was, or thought of him playing a villain) assumed that he was up for batman, instead

[Two-Face]

found this old casting rumor article from before bale was confirmed
some interesting ideas, i guess
http://www.christophernolan.net/news_2003_3.php

just thought, i'd throw it out there

OFT:

note the mention of ledger at the end of the article, i looked it up and found this one, too
http://www.christophernolan.net/news_2003_2.php

kinda funny, now
(if they was any true to this rumor, i wonder if he was consider for a different role back then, or maybe if Nolan had him in mind for the joker even back then)



What if Jake G was Batman and Maggie G played Rachel in Begins, man that's sick:csad:

[LexCorp]

If he said no we would just bring out adam west.....

[Penismightier]

Adam West wearing a batsuit again could only mean good things. Unfortunately, all of the good villains have died. And Burt Ward is fat. And no one wants to see geriatric flirting between West and Julie Newmar. But still...Adam West as Batman again.

[LexCorp]

Adam West wearing a batsuit again could only mean good things. Unfortunately, all of the good villains have died. And Burt Ward is fat. And no one wants to see geriatric flirting between West and Julie Newmar. But still...Adam West as Batman again.

Superbatman he was.

[Mr. Socko]

Adam West wearing a batsuit again could only mean good things. Unfortunately, all of the good villains have died. And Burt Ward is fat. And no one wants to see geriatric flirting between West and Julie Newmar. But still...Adam West as Batman again.


John Astin is still alive. He played the Riddler in the second season and I'm sure Burt could still fit back into the costume :oldrazz:

[swob]

I always thought that Bale's acting in BB and Wentworth Miller's way of acting in Prison Break where very similair at some moments. So I think that Miller really can be the perfect replacement for Bale.

Oh, and in case Nolan doesn't want to do another one, I think that WB should really consider David Fincher for directing the next Batman movie _O_

[The Empire Ape]

Sean Connery should be The Bale's rightful heir.

"The Day is Mine!"

[jakinj]

samuel jackson.. I'm Bat-Man mother****er!

[CFE]

David James Elliott

http://www.nndb.com/people/935/000108611/david-james-elliott.jpg

http://imagesource.allposters.com/images/77/039_67979.jpg

http://celebritypictures.duble.com/D/davidjameselliott/1.jpg

:up:

CFE

[LexCorp]

We would bring in the one the only...Ben Stiller. I would love to see that spoof ala Mystery Men.

[EagleVision]

Then the only logical choice would have 2 be Adam West :)

[EagleVision]

David James Elliott

http://www.nndb.com/people/935/000108611/david-james-elliott.jpg

http://imagesource.allposters.com/images/77/039_67979.jpg

http://celebritypictures.duble.com/D/davidjameselliott/1.jpg

:up:

CFE

U know back in the day (July 03 when I first came here) we were rumoring who should be playing Bruce Wayne in the film on SHH and my top pick before people convinced me with Bale was David James Elliott. U brought back the memory.

[EagleVision]

found this old casting rumor article from before bale was confirmed
some interesting ideas, i guess
http://www.christophernolan.net/news_2003_3.php

just thought, i'd throw it out there

OFT:

note the mention of ledger at the end of the article, i looked it up and found this one, too
http://www.christophernolan.net/news_2003_2.php

kinda funny, now
(if they was any true to this rumor, i wonder if he was consider for a different role back then, or maybe if Nolan had him in mind for the joker even back then)


Cavill is a decent possibility- he's 6'1 if I remember right. I like him 4 Nightwing. He was a big SHH fan fave for Supes but too young for the role. He's like 24 now but in a few years, he might be decent, hard 2 tell.

[Apollo]

Me! :)

i wish...

[ultimatebadass]

Shia LaBoeuf. no wait. damnit his a comedian.
umm, what about Josh Duhamel, yeah what about him guys. his the army guy from transformers. please share ur thoughts

[CConn]

Milo Ventimiglia from Heroes.

He bares a resemblance to Bale, has kinda the same on-screen personality and persona that Bale has, he's a bit younger than Bale (which means more sequels, yay!), and he's not too bad of an actor either.

[BurtonBegan]

Michael Keaton!

For a serious answer, I'd rather they made 3, left it for a few years then done a 4th getting bale back. I can't stand continuity flaws, i'm still getting to grips with dawes (ooo that rhymes)

[Mr. Socko]

David James Elliott

http://www.nndb.com/people/935/000108611/david-james-elliott.jpg

http://imagesource.allposters.com/images/77/039_67979.jpg

http://celebritypictures.duble.com/D/davidjameselliott/1.jpg

:up:

CFE

I'm liking this guy(for batman ofcourse you sicko) :up:

[batboy99]

Milo Ventimiglia from Heroes.

He bares a resemblance to Bale, has kinda the same on-screen personality and persona that Bale has, he's a bit younger than Bale (which means more sequels, yay!), and he's not too bad of an actor either.
eh,im not too big on his acting, sometimes he's better than other times, its kinda weird. Sometimes he's a good actor, and sometimes he seems so wooden

[Spider-Fan83]

http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/2005/March/050302/050303_hlmesklein_vmed_2p.widec.jpghttp://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/05/sart_heroes/image/bruce_wayne_batman.jpg

[CConn]

eh,im not too big on his acting, sometimes he's better than other times, its kinda weird. Sometimes he's a good actor, and sometimes he seems so wooden
I've never really noticed that.

If anything, his acting's reminded me of Bale.

[cryptic name]

If Bale quit I would not want to see a replacement. But seeing how the studio would definitely want a replacement, I would go with John Cena.

...:csad:

[IBN Al Xuffach]

Jim caviziel
I just can't see that. Hal Jordan maybe but not Bats. I'm gonna say Dougray Scott.

[Super_Ludacris]

I'm a strong believer in franchises ending after three. So let him do one more and end it.

Then make a new franchise with a new re-telling (possibly using graphic novels like Dark Knight Returns)

[batboy99]

I've never really noticed that.

If anything, his acting's reminded me of Bale.
bale?bales way better then him, by far.

I dont think milos bad, but he has his moment, the thing that comes to mind is that one clip from heroes where they are in the future and he's teling niki that he killed everyone,that was just so.....bad

[Super_Ludacris]

CCon hates Bale :)

[Mr. Socko]

I'm a strong believer in franchises ending after three. So let him do one more and end it.

Then make a new franchise with a new re-telling (possibly using graphic novels like Dark Knight Returns)


I think a 4th could work if the cast and filmmakers really have the passion for it, and it isn't stale. But yes, 3 is usually the ideal number.

Nolan and Bale will probably stop at 3, but after that, I honestly wouldn't want them to start completely over. Do another origin film, introduce a completely different Joker right after we got just got a new one, etc. 3 films take 9 years, less than a decade. I would hate to have everything start over and over in a cycle that quickly.

What I think, and what they would more than likely do, is a second trilogy as a very distant sequel. Therefore the characters are already established. Almost Bond like.

[BatmanFreak23]

Bring Keaton Back as the older Batman...and bring a newcomer for Batman Beyond...

cause IMO...no one can replace Bale.

[money]

I think Eric Bana would be great. (I dont give a f**k he was hulk.) He has the leading man qualities of Bale, and the weird off beat intensity of Keaton. Check him in Chopper. Awesome movie!

[project13]

Keanu Reeves. He kinda reminds me of Bale.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/celebdatabase/keanureeves/keanu_reeves1ALT_300_400.jpg


http://www.keanu-reeves.com.ar/pictures/keanu-reeves.jpg


http://www.fresnobeehive.com/archives/upload/2007/03/keanu-reeves-big.jpg

[michael]

Wow. That is right up there with John Cena for worst suggestions yet.

[Mr. Socko]

I've never heard anyone suggest Cena for Batman.

[project13]

What's wrong with Keanu? He has the Bruce Wayne figure that Bale does.

[swob]

What's wrong with Keanu? He has the Bruce Wayne figure that Bale does.
no.

[Super_Ludacris]

What's wrong with Keanu? He has the Bruce Wayne figure that Bale does.

LOL!:woot:

[Spider-Fan83]

I've never heard anyone suggest Cena for Batman.
check the first first page of this thread

[DarkasKnight]

I always thought that Cole Hauser would make a good batman

[Mr. Socko]

check the first first page of this thread


I mean someone being serious................lol

[combusticator]

Would anyone think Johnny Depp would do ok? I could see him as a dark Bruce Wayne, but....nah, I dunno about a tough Batman though...nevermind lol

I can't think of anyone...

and if Keanu Reeves were Batman, then I'll punch an old lady

[IBN Al Xuffach]

What's wrong with Keanu? He has the Bruce Wayne figure that Bale does.
Yeah if Bruce Wayne smoked weed everyday.

[Spider-Fan83]

ok, i got it
how about Jason Bateman LOL
http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Profiles/20060925/244.bateman.jason.092506.jpg
get it, Bateman, Batman

[IBN Al Xuffach]

John cena????? WTF????????

[Carusos Shades]

ya, he was probably seen talking to Nolan or someone involved in the movie, and (with people not knowing who the villain was, or thought of him playing a villain) assumed that he was up for batman, instead

He did audition for bats!! Nolan knew he wasnt right for batman but saw something in him that made him think scarecrow. He would have been wrong for Bats IMO. He looks a little girlish and would have really have had to hit the gym to work on his adolescent physique!!

[RemixSprites]

Pauly Shore.

http://www.lacoctelera.com/myfiles/quefuede/Pauly%20Shore.jpg

"Bats-aaaaage! AaaoooO!!!"

[IBN Al Xuffach]

Pauly Shore.

http://www.lacoctelera.com/myfiles/quefuede/Pauly%20Shore.jpg

"Bats-aaaaage! AaaoooO!!!"
lol now there's the Creeper!!!

[Two-Face]

Keanu Reeves. He kinda reminds me of Bale.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/celebdatabase/keanureeves/keanu_reeves1ALT_300_400.jpg


http://www.keanu-reeves.com.ar/pictures/keanu-reeves.jpg


http://www.fresnobeehive.com/archives/upload/2007/03/keanu-reeves-big.jpg



No.

[GoogleMe94]

keanu reeves batman. LOL.

as for me, meh, i was never real nuts about bale, particularly as batman. his wayne was kinda irritating to me, he acted like a real snob, and whther or not that is like the comics character, i dont care, it annoyed me. and his batman was a joke, at least in begins. maybe he'll be better in TDK, i dont know, but so far his batman, with that supertight mouthpiece and that overacting voice, i am looking to the future in that it will bring better days of the knight, not this caricature of batman we got with bale. not that i blame bale entirley, its nolan i really blame. he could have just said "christian.... listen....i know that you think that clint eastwood-type voice is a good thing for animal type batman, but.....it sounds really stupid. so if you could just make it a bit more of a kind of whisper or a low manly type voice, i think that would be a bit more serious and not so much of a caricature of batman". but no, he let it go, and we got this really weird, fake, and funny sounding batman that talks like hes got a sore throat. lame.

[souloffire]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/thatkev23/jon-hamm.jpg

Jon Hamm from Madmen could be good.

[ANTOINE X]

No.


http://www.fresnobeehive.com/archives/upload/2007/03/keanu-reeves-big.jpg


A BIG NOOOOOO!

[CFE]

I'm liking this guy(for batman ofcourse you sicko) :up:

U know back in the day (July 03 when I first came here) we were rumoring who should be playing Bruce Wayne in the film on SHH and my top pick before people convinced me with Bale was David James Elliott. U brought back the memory.

WIZARD cast Elliott for Batman a few years back when they fantasy cast the "Justice League" film.

They in also cast Colin Ferrall as Batman for a "World's Finest" film and Russell Crowe as Batman for a "The Long Halloween/Dark Victory" film.

CFE

[ANTOINE X]

Eric banna would be perfect! But because of Hulk you want see him near any super hero movie and I think he doesn't want to come back either.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/specials/beauties07/beauties/eric_bana.jpg

[The-Dark-Knight]

Keanu Reeves. He kinda reminds me of Bale.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/celebdatabase/keanureeves/keanu_reeves1ALT_300_400.jpg


http://www.keanu-reeves.com.ar/pictures/keanu-reeves.jpg


http://www.fresnobeehive.com/archives/upload/2007/03/keanu-reeves-big.jpg

See now your just being silly.

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Tom Hanks!

http://www.nndb.com/people/687/000022621/tom-hanks-fix.jpg

[Geniosityfilms]

Karl Urban
http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/2520/Events/2520/KarlUrban_Grani_3086007_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Urban,%20Karl

[MiniBond]

Adrian Pasdar would be interesting



http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/D20070329/2688_459891914_adrian_20pasdar_20med_H153630_L.jpg

http://mooloozone.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/heroesnathan.jpg

[Borat]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/thatkev23/jon-hamm.jpg

Jon Hamm from Madmen could be good.Jon Hamm is my pick as well. Mad Men is such a good show.

[Eggyman]

Will Smith would be my first choice, my second choice would be Billy Bob Thornton because he looks like Will Smith.

My third choice would be Tobey Maguire because he looks like Spider-Man.

[The Man of Steel]

I Think Josh Duhamel could pull off a Good Batman

[Laderlappen]

Nobody! End it at the third.

[HR-PUFF&STUFF]

hell no to all the choses

[RobC]

I think Gerard Butler would make an interesting choice, or Liev Schrieber, both excellent actors.

[HR-PUFF&STUFF]

I think Gerard Butler would make an interesting choice, or Liev Schrieber, both excellent actors.but they are in no way batman i can see butler now "THIS IS GOTHAM!!!" and Liev doesn't the voice and his head is too damn big.

[robinjr]

I think Armie Hammer is the most logical seeing that he is going to be in the JLA movie

[batmaluco]

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/7937/david.jpg

[RobC]

Big head? It'd bring in those Batman is teh fat comments again...

I think THIS IS GOTHAM would rule...

[ThreeActRomance]

Random Goon: Who are you?

Butler as Batman: I..AM..BATMAN *boot down a random bottomless pit*

[RobC]

Because, as we all know, Gotham is full of random bottomless pits.

I think it'd rule. Just remember that scene where he stood on the rock looking out on the ocean with that massive storm battering him.

That is my Batman.

[Nefilim]

I voted Others...

I was thinking of someone like.. Nathan Fillon.

(For a The Dark Knight Returns movie adaptation... I always saw Clint Eastwood as the best choice)

[Secret Fawful]

For an older Batman, Gerard Butler, or Bruce Willis.

[The Man of Steel]

I think Gerard Butler would make an interesting choice, or Liev Schrieber, both excellent actors.

butler could defanetly do Batman

[Two-Face]

If Bale decided not to return I cast David Boreanaz.

[raider34r]

somebody who is a great actor, who is fit to play batman, and someone that would look like a cool Bruce Wayne maybe not perfect but cool, and is in his mid 30s or so.

[The Man of Steel]

somebody who is a great actor, who is fit to play batman, and someone that would look like a cool Bruce Wayne maybe not perfect but cool, and is in his mid 30s or so.

David Boreanaz

If Bale decided not to return I cast David Boreanaz.
I Had never thought of that :wow:
It's PERFECT!!! :brucebat:

[raider34r]

David Boreanaz


I Had never thought of that :wow:
It's PERFECT!!! :brucebat:

hmmmmmmmmmm idk if thats a good choice,theres got to be better choices out there that would be a great batman

[The Man of Steel]

like who?
he's the ultimate choice

[Nightwing1977]

I prefer an unknown who can act. Or at least someone who is like Bale: someone with experience in Hollywood, but isn't a big name like some are.

[Doctor Baywatch]

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/7937/david.jpg

:up:

[The Man of Steel]

:down

[raider34r]

i dont expect the next actor who will play batman to better than bale but who could be the next michael keaton/batman type ?

[baTT]

Nobody! End it at the third.


That's stupid to stop making them after that. Why even bother to make a sequel if you already made one movie by that logic.

[batboy99]

david boreanaz IMO, but he's older than bale, so it wont happen

[Boom]

If he could pull off a buyable American accent, then I'd like to see Butler give it a go.

[RobC]

Boreanz would be cool, but he's a bit too 'teen-america' for my liking. Butler would nail the gruff Batman, doubtful on his Bruce though.

How about Colin Farrell?

[Killing Joke926]

No Bale, No BatMan. PERIOD!!!!:brucebat:

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

David Boreanaz could be good, wouldn't mind seeing him wearing the cape and cowl

[The Man of Steel]

Me Neither :up: :brucebat: :D

[SalaciousVC]

You have Bring back Clooney as a Option?(TEOL)

[The Man of Steel]

You have Bring back Clooney as a Option?(TEOL)


lol, just wanted to see if anyone was like that :woot:

[Minus Shock]

I wanted to make a joke, bring in the guy that was the brother of Christians character from the Prestige because they looked like twins, and that other guy has already worked with Nolan.. but I think people wouldn't think it was a joke, as far as a new Batman... IF Bale backed off... I dont think theres any reason for stopping. As I have said.. Why does it have to stop when an actor steps down? Comics dont stop when a writer changes, or an artist changes, in fact its best to look at actor swapping as a different artist drawing the book.... Besides.. If Bond movies can continue for 22 or so... why couldnt Batman? With all the great stories we have why do we have to limit it? Now personally, I think there should be some time in between if they change crew and cast, but hey I think the question isnt would they do it, because theyll do it for the sake of making money, but we need to hope that they do it well like they have done the current run... I mean look they managed to put this together when people doubted it... I remember what went around before Batman Begins hit.. and the reactions that followed... not necessarily the fanboys, but the general public like "Why" and then afterward they were like "OMG its the best Batman Ever!!!" Now Im not saying I want that to happen, I personally would love to see Nolan and Company realize that this is where its at for them, Id love to see them embrace the franchise similar to how Hugh Jackman loves Wolverine... not to say they havent already.. but my point is maybe after the third, they'll want to do more, thats what I'd ultimately want to see... but if they dont, I think Batman should continue... I think David Boreanaz would be an excellent casting, he has the look, and I know he could pull off the physicality... Thats just with out taking alot of time to think about it...

[mrsparkle]

That one of ugly betty and the crow.

[Killing Joke926]

You have Bring back Clooney as a Option?(TEOL)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH- NO!!!:cmad:

[Mr. Socko]

If only Butler could do a good American accent, but it's always just his scottish accent he uses.

Once Bale is finished(with a trilogy I presume), I believe they will probably go with an unknown.

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

If only Butler could do a good American accent, but it's always just his scottish accent he uses.



Yes. was watching 300 wondering why they were being lead by a scottish dude.

[The Man of Steel]

If only Butler could do a good American accent, but it's always just his scottish accent he uses.

Once Bale is finished(with a trilogy I presume), I believe they will probably go with an unknown.

I'm sure butler could do an american accent,

An unknown actor would be a little risky but think of Brandon Routh and Christipher Reeve, they were pretty much unknown before they played superman, so who am I to judge wether or not an unknown actor plays batman

[Super_Ludacris]

If he drops out....

Abandon muther****ng ship! End it!

[chosen1]

If they do a third they should not continue w/ nolans vision. They should another reboot.

[raider34r]

No Reboots!

[Two-Face]

If they do a third they should not continue w/ nolans vision. They should another reboot.

Not now maybe other 10 years later.....:csad:

[raider34r]

Not now maybe other 10 years later.....:csad:


make it 20 or 25, 30 years, i want to see The Dark Knight Returns as an live action film , it cant happen if they keep rebooting

[weezerspider]

I agree with everyone who says end it if Bale leaves. Seriously, that would suck.

[Crook]

You guys are ridiculous, lol. END IT?! Are ya'll insane? Batman does not = Bale. He is not the only capable actor in the world to pull off the role. He's good yes, but not the be-all, end-all.

That's like saying Bond should have ended with Connery. The mythology is too rich and we've barely scratched the surface of what it has to offer on a cinematic value.

After Nolan/Bale is done, give the franchise a little breathing room before coming up with new films. That's pretty much the only thing I would settle with. Hell f**kin' NO to ending this franchise after them though. That's just plain retarded. :down

[The Man of Steel]

You guys are ridiculous, lol. END IT?! Are ya'll insane? Batman does not = Bale. He is not the only capable actor in the world to pull off the role. He's good yes, but not the be-all, end-all.

That's like saying Bond should have ended with Connery. The mythology is too rich and we've barely scratched the surface of what it has to offer on a cinematic value.

After Nolan/Bale is done, give the franchise a little breathing room before coming up with new films. That's pretty much the only thing I would settle with. Hell f**kin' NO to ending this franchise after them though. That's just plain retarded. :down

It's not retarted, there's dozens of other actors that could do just as good a job as Bale

[2star]

Adam Sandler

[Crook]

It's not retarted, there's dozens of other actors that could do just as good a job as Bale
Thanks for repeating what I already said? :huh:

[The Man of Steel]

Thanks for repeating what I already said? :huh:
You said it was retarded, I Said it's a good idea

[Crook]

No, I said ending this franchise was retarded.

I said in the first paragraph that there are others out there capable of doing Batman, which is exactly why they shouldn't stop after Nolan/Bale.

[The Man of Steel]

No, I said ending this franchise was retarded.

I said in the first paragraph that there are others out there capable of doing Batman, which is exactly why they shouldn't stop after Nolan/Bale.

oh, sorry, I must be more tired then I thought :O

[RobC]

Yeah ending the franchise because Bale jumps ship is ludicrous. So is re-booting. I say, do a sort of James Bond with it, and start doing the comics. That'd be awsome.

And I hope another reboot isn't for about 10 - 15 years. I have the scripts written, I just need to break into Hollywood!

No, seriously...

[The Man of Steel]

agreed :up:
A Bond look would be great :up:

[Minus Shock]

Why Reboot? It just got rebooted? I was having a discussion with my buddies about the lack of creativity in hollywood, and how now they are re-making silent films because they are so desperate. To reboot the trilogy, would be basically show us everything we saw in Batman Begins, again, just slightly differently. I think that is honestly more ridiculous than ending it with Bale, which is pretty crazy. I love Bale, and I think he has grown so much fonder of the character since even the first one, and Ill hate when he leaves, but to end the franchise because he leaves would be like not doing the Joker because its not Nicholson. There are plenty of people in the know capable of doing it, and then there are the un known actors.. who we dont know.. hence unknown, lol. But I ask you why? Is it the whole, we should stop while we are ahead thing? because we were blessed with Nolan and Bale we think there cant be anyone to do it at least equally as good? I disagree.. Yeah Batman hasnt had the best record.. and yes you can look at movies like X-men and see what happens when the director jumps ship after the second one.. but I know thats not happening for the Dark Knight. When you leave a story in the middle of telling it, and bring someone else into finish it... it ruins it... Thats not going to happen. As long as the changes are made while starting a new story.. then it wont be a problem. No one seems to be able to give a good reason why it should be ended, but they keep repeating end it end it, and until explanations are made to their point, i just think it's kinda closed minded.

[RobC]

Yeah, there is no reason whatsoever to stop the franchise if Nolan goes, look at Bond, I bet everyone said abandon ship after Connery left, now it's the biggest franchise in the world!

Bottom line, if the ship floats, set sail.

[elgato]

David Boreanaz, maybe they should try an older Batman, more like in actual comic books

[Artistsean]

I think if he drops out they should go with the idea they used for picking Bale, relativley unknown.
Someone who will take the role as seriously as Bale and not look at it the same way alot of stars do, as a role that will get their name really known, or think "its only a superhero movie."
Someone who will put his all into the role.

But I don't think Bale is all that rushed to leave, I heard he might be willing to do a JLA film after Batman 3.

So maybe he is enjoying playing Bruce Wayne alot.

[Bishop]

ben whishaw would be good if he wasn't such a skinny *****

possibly hugh jackman

also, it'd be weird, but i think cillian murphy would make a great batman...

it'd never happen though.

[ospumas1]

they actually auditioned cillian murphy originally to be batman for batman begins but he didn't quite make it but they offered him scarecrow

[TheScarecrow]

Gerard Butler, or Henry Cavill.

[The War Machine]

If they ever portray the classic Golden Age/Silver Age Batman on screen that we saw in New Frontier. Jon Hamm would be perfect.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/985/jonhammwe7.jpg

[Cain]

If they ever portray the classic Golden Age/Silver Age Batman on screen that we saw in New Frontier. Jon Hamm would be perfect.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/985/jonhammwe7.jpg

Co-sign silver age based or not this is the man. Boreanaz and Bale used to be my main choices way back in the day when Year One was announced. I was so happy when Boreanaz actually met with Nolan and everything but now I'd rather see him as Two-Face cause seeing Jon Hamm in Mad Men convinced me that he is that dude.

[spideyman101]

Now, first of all, what will be needed here is for everyone to just forget everything about Eric Bana as The Hulk, and if you do that it won't be too hard to picture.

Eric Bana has the capability to act Batman very well. And he looks a lot like Christian Bale in my opinion.

After Christian's 3-movie contract is up, if he won't return, do you think Eric Bana will be the way to go?

Christian Bale:
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MMPH/247999~Christian-Bale-Posters.jpg

Eric Bane:
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/10/11/eric_bana_narrowweb__300x527,0.jpg

[batboy99]

No, and please post in one of the other existing casting/recasting threads

[anrrd_2]

trying to block out hulk from mind.....nope, cant do it. bana is not nor shall her ever be batman (although i am excited to see his portrayal of henry VIII)

[elgato]

No No No No No No No No No

[nolans brolan]

i can see it working. especially if he bulks up a bit. and he's english i think, so nolan will probably eat that **** up.

[anrrd_2]

^nolan only eats up talent

[Juha]

Bana could propably pull it off...but no. There's nothing after Bale.

[anrrd_2]

after bale comes another 9 year laps...after which shai lebouf will be bruce lol

[dlvillarreal]

Shia!! hahaha.

[November Rain]

He did play a decent obsessed hit man in munich.

He could quite easily play a equal/opposite bruce wayne character like the wrath though

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

NO NO NO NO NO!! Terrible idea

[spideyman101]

i can see it working. especially if he bulks up a bit. and he's english i think, so nolan will probably eat that **** up.

Bale is English too... or Australian... but he has an accent and we never hear it in Batman Begins, why should Bana be any different? His accent in The Hulk wasn't English. :cwink:

[Mr. Socko]

I don't think I understand why people would recast a character with someone else just because they look like a previous actor.

Here's the deal: We're trying to cast Batman.......not Christian Bale.

[Majik1387]

No thanks.

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Bale is English too... or Australian... but he has an accent and we never hear it in Batman Begins, why should Bana be any different? His accent in The Hulk wasn't English. :cwink:

Bale is Welsch

[CFE]

I think fans need to start getting used to the fact that after the third film, Bale's gone...

Keep an open mind...there are a fair amount of actors who can pull off Batman, if you know where to look.

CFE

[anrrd_2]

^thats not set in stone, theirs no reason to belive that he would not sign on to continue. plenty of actors have portrayted the same character in more than 3 movies. rambo, rocky, death wish, xmen/wolverine, indiana jones the list goes on.

[CFE]

Not only is he only contractually obligated for three films, but if I were in his position, from both a professional and creative standpoint, there wouldn't be much more to say or challenge myself with after three instances of portraying the same character.

I understand that there are exceptions (NOTE: The only prominent ones are Wolverine and Indiana Jones. Rocky and Rambo don't count BC Stallone is just going through a nasty 'bout of mid-life crisis...and aside from that, I fail to see how 'the list goes on').

But Bale is such a brilliant actor that I personally would prefer for him to move on and expand his career post-Batman than to be a selfish fanboy whining at having him play Wayne indefinately...which could never happen anyway.

I mean if Christian was just bound to Batman, think of all the other great roles he could potentially pass up...No, I wouldn't wish that on him...I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Christian Bale is NOT Adam West; meaning that he shouldn't be solely known for these 'Batman' movies...true he's a great Batman, but he's such a dedicated and versatile actor that his best roles are still in front of him.

Plus, there are several other up and coming actors, and some established ones to boot, that I could see taking a shot at Batman.

CFE

[jeff vader]

Bana is australian by the way. The accent isnt a problem but like it or not, i think the HULK factor can't be ignored.

[Spider-Fan83]

even with, the hulk issue aside, I don't know if i'd like that
(nothing, against, the guy as an actor, I am not questioning his ability to pull off the role, but, I don't see it happening)

anyway, if were talking about a replacement for Bale, after the 3th movie, they probably would want to go with someone alil younger (or at least around the same age) Bana is like 5-6 years older then Bale
and, who knows, what other actors may rise within the next 6-7 years (by the time the 4th is going to be made) or what new talents may be discovered, by then

[Two-Face]

Bana as Batman? No thanks.

[Soundwave88]

Bana is Hulk to me not the new guy!!...I personally think and Actor or Actress should play two Superheros cause ya we all know Bale as Batman and say he played Superman(Never will happen I know just bare with me) it will look kinda dumb don't ya think?

[spideyman101]

I think fans need to open their minds and convince their selves that Bale's most likely gonna be done with Batman after the 3rd one. A lot of people's problems is that by the time of the 3rd film they cannot see anyone else as *insert character name* than *insert actors name*. That's how it was with Tobey Maguire with Spider-Man. Now it'll be hard for me to picture anyone else...

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Not only is he only contractually obligated for three films, but if I were in his position, from both a professional and creative standpoint, there wouldn't be much more to say or challenge myself with after three instances of portraying the same character.

I understand that there are exceptions (NOTE: The only prominent ones are Wolverine and Indiana Jones. Rocky and Rambo don't count BC Stallone is just going through a nasty 'bout of mid-life crisis...and aside from that, I fail to see how 'the list goes on').

But Bale is such a brilliant actor that I personally would prefer for him to move on and expand his career post-Batman than to be a selfish fanboy whining at having him play Wayne indefinately...which could never happen anyway.

I mean if Christian was just bound to Batman, think of all the other great roles he could potentially pass up...No, I wouldn't wish that on him...I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Christian Bale is NOT Adam West; meaning that he shouldn't be solely known for these 'Batman' movies...true he's a great Batman, but he's such a dedicated and versatile actor that his best roles are still in front of him.

Plus, there are several other up and coming actors, and some established ones to boot, that I could see taking a shot at Batman.

CFE
This is one of the best posts Ive seen regarding Bale as an actor in general and not just Batman, I appreciate this very much!

[The Techno Bat]

david boreanaz

I will agree with you 100%
I think even as great as a job as Bale is doing, I think Boreanaz could do better, and have always wanted him for Bruce Wayne/Batman. Perhaps someday he will fill the cape and cowl.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/techno821/david_boreanaz.jpg

[S_H_F_4839]

david boreanaz

Good pick but I think he would be better suited to play Hal Jordan

I am just going to throw this name out there, but how about jeremy sisto, he voiced batman in justice league the new frontier and I was impressed by the way he sounded, I would like to see him take a shot at batman, and rather have boreanaz play Hal Jordan in a Live action Green Latern.

Sisto was good in Unknown, playing against jim cavieziel.

[yid_army_89]

david boreanaz isnt a gd enough actor 2 play the role of batman

[S_H_F_4839]

the whole first season of angel thats who he played at least IMO he did.

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

Christian Bale tells EW.com that he could very well don the pointy mask and cape once again. "Knowing the Dark Knight story, I would like very much to complete a trilogy."

[Spider-Fan83]

^ I think, we're talking about after the 3rd

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

I know. :o

[Cain]

david boreanaz isnt a gd enough actor 2 play the role of batman

Well he was good enough to meet up with Nolan before BB was shot. Also like the other guy said that first season of Angel with all the detective based stories and the fighting was extremely Batman-esque and acting wise the man owned that archetype. Still though I'd like to see Boreanaz in a Batman movie cause there are actually a few bat world characters I could see him as I no longer feel he should play Batman like I did as a teen. Jon Hamm is still numero uno to me.

[Magic]

i would say eric bana

[ShadowBoxing]

Even though he is a little short, the best Batman replacement would be Leonardo Dicaprio. Watch The Aviator, Gangs of New York, Blood Diamond and The Departed and you'll agree that he can act the part of both Bruce Wayne and Batman with subtly, and even possibly surpass Bale. He just needs to bulk up a tad, but could certainly carry the role.
http://bricksandstonesgossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/leo_dicaprio1_300_400.jpg

[Nepenthes]

^ It might be dream casting but he'd definitly be interesting. He'd bring a little of Keaton to the role I think. A small vulnerable man in a costume tying to act grim but only ends up looking like a nutter. He'd ACE Bruce Wayne but it would certainly be a different Batman.

I was watching the Shadow last night, man Baldwin would a been a hoot back in the day :yay:

[JokerLedger]

Matthew Fox

http://media.canada.com/5bd68867-954f-4ea6-b165-b4b7a6c4840a/070419fox.jpghttp://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Christian_Bale%20-%201%20-%20Rescue_Dawn.jpg

Just hearing Matthew Fox's voice from the Speed Racer trailers gave me the chills... I immediately thought of Neil Adam's batman.

[Mr. Socko]

Even though he is a little short, the best Batman replacement would be Leonardo Dicaprio. Watch The Aviator, Gangs of New York, Blood Diamond and The Departed and you'll agree that he can act the part of both Bruce Wayne and Batman with subtly, and even possibly surpass Bale. He just needs to bulk up a tad, but could certainly carry the role.
http://bricksandstonesgossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/leo_dicaprio1_300_400.jpg


Very good choice I think, fantastic actor.

[Crook]

Leo is my top actor right alongside Depp, but I don't know if he can fill the role. Sure, he can act it out with ease, no doubt.

But my biggest problem is his voice and babyface looks. Not exactly screaming "BATMAN".

[BatJeff7786]

Matthew Fox

http://media.canada.com/5bd68867-954f-4ea6-b165-b4b7a6c4840a/070419fox.jpghttp://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Christian_Bale%20-%201%20-%20Rescue_Dawn.jpg

Just hearing Matthew Fox's voice from the Speed Racer trailers gave me the chills... I immediately thought of Neil Adam's batman.

Matthew Fox? Know what's interesting about him? NOTHING!

[ShadowBoxing]

Leo is my top actor right alongside Depp, but I don't know if he can fill the role. Sure, he can act it out with ease, no doubt.

But my biggest problem is his voice and babyface looks. Not exactly screaming "BATMAN".
Leo has shown he can change his voice to fit a role, coming off as a complete badass in Blood Diamond. The babyface I can see as a problem that goes away once he dons the mask. As Nepenthes points out he'd ace Bruce Wayne, but I kind of think of Bruce as a babyfaced guy. DiCaprio has this incredible quality where he can look complete sweet and innocent in one frame, and then look rough, tough and grizzled in another. He can do a fine range of roles. I think he brings the best of what both Keaton and Bale bring, plus he's 5'11" which might not be tall, but certainly not short.

I could see him pulling off a Kevin Conroy like Batman. He's have to bulk up for sure, although I'm not sure how capable he is of doing that. His frame suggests he could carry some more muscle on him, but he has never been big. It would be interesting to see him tackle the role though...in fact I'd almost just let him do another bat franchise to see how he'd do it, he's such an awesome actor it'd be worth it.

[ShadowBoxing]

I was watching the Shadow last night, man Baldwin would a been a hoot back in the day :yay:
Baldwin was the original guy cast for Burton's Batman, he only lost the part when the studio insisted of Jack being Joker, the part they initially offered to Keaton...a favorite of Burton's.

[Nepenthes]

yeah I thought I'd heard something like that. I think Baldwin would've been as a good as any "serious guy in a bat suit" could possibly be. Burton was right when he realised a dramatic actor would be laughable in the role

[Crook]

Leo has shown he can change his voice to fit a role, coming off as a complete badass in Blood Diamond.
He had changed his accent dramatically, but he definitely still had the same voice, albeit slightly lower pitch. And even then, still nowhere near the gravely sound Bruce should have.

I could see him pulling off a Kevin Conroy like Batman. He's have to bulk up for sure, although I'm not sure how capable he is of doing that. His frame suggests he could carry some more muscle on him, but he has never been big. It would be interesting to see him tackle the role though...in fact I'd almost just let him do another bat franchise to see how he'd do it, he's such an awesome actor it'd be worth it.
It'd be interesting for sure, just to see how he would approach the role. But yeah, it would take a lot of muscle for me to see him in that suit. Imo, he just looks way too young and I don't see that dark relentless rage within him. Largely in part due to his "soft" face.

yeah I thought I'd heard something like that. I think Baldwin would've been as a good as any "serious guy in a bat suit" could possibly be. Burton was right when he realised a dramatic actor would be laughable in the role
Bale worked out just fine without coming off as laughable. :huh:

[Nepenthes]

yeah I meant in Burtons case, as the trailblazer it would have been much harder to pull off. It was the first dark batman and from Adam West to another comedic actor (albiet playing it straight) and then to Val Kilmer, a straight up dramatist, the proccess was gradual and audiences could eventually percieve a serious actor in the role without laughing. especially against Burtons gothic fairytale setting, a serious actor may have looked mildly out of place but with Keaton playing against type the casting seemed just as surreal. so the tone of the film is another difference between BB and B89.


Didn't Leo do a deeper voice in Catch Me if you Can? not fo the whole movie just an impersonation

[revolucion]

Gerard Butler

http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Gerard_Butler/gerard_butler.jpg

[anrrd_2]

^how old is butler??? aside from being somewhat cliche, i could see him as bruce/batman

[Nepenthes]

Leonardo DiCapio could be alot like the happy Neil Adams Dennis O'Neil Batman I think.

[Riven]

The only actor I could see taking over from Bale at this point is Ryan Gosling. He's a handsome young guy and most importantly, he's a very good actor. He's gotten a lot of praise for his roles in Half Nelson and The United States of Leland. I think he'd be perfect!

At times he looks so much like a younger Christian Bale...

http://images.askmen.com/galleries/men/ryan-gosling/pictures/ryan-gosling-picture-1.jpg


http://img5.allocine.fr/acmedia/medias/nmedia/18/36/41/12/18776103.jpg

[anrrd_2]

^ i like gosling...he could work

[Danielson]

JOSH DUHAMEL?

K, this is the part where I rip into whoever said that simply because they think he looks like the character. I googled him, he's a former fashion model, daytime series guy, was also in transformers.

First off, I don't know who he is, and most people don't either, Batman should ALWAYS be played by a fairly recognizable guy, but not someone who is so established that he'll just play himself and not the character (like Jack did with Joker). Secondly, he simply has to have dark hair and a manly build, that's it.

Caviezel has the look, but he's already played God once.

Hammer would be another stupid choice, too bad WB didn't read this post.


Really, I got nothing, Bale is perfect. If you were going to do another reboot, I say do a totally different version, give it to Schumaucher, and make Johnny Knoxville Batman, Owen Wilson the Penguin (NOSE JOKE), Sean William Scott Joker, and Ben Stiller Robin.


In all seriousness, I see too many problems with most of the suggested guys, either too short, too ugly, not established enough, too established, too ugly, not a good enough actor, etc. The criteria for being Batman is real strict for me.

[titan101]

clive owen .

[JediTalen]

Matt Mullins
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m243/JediTalen/mattmullins_04.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m243/JediTalen/kamenrider.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m243/JediTalen/mattmullins_01.jpg

[Lightning54SC]

Matt Mullins
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m243/JediTalen/mattmullins_04.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m243/JediTalen/kamenrider.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m243/JediTalen/mattmullins_01.jpg
he looks more like superman then batman...


what about an UNKNOWN for batman???