Harvey Dent/Two Face Thread

[TripXyDE]

im just wondering, since we're anticipating the presence of Harvey Dent on the next film, WHERE IS HARVEY DENT during the events of BATMAN BEGINS?

what do u think are the reasons that would be, or SHOULD be stated in the sequel for his absence in BB?

# my guess would be that he practiced law in another state, and also like Batman, he has come back to Gotham because he felt that Gotham needed a decent brilliant lawyer like him. may i also assume that Bruce, harvey, & Rachel were friends in their youth....


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[ROBOCOP CPU001]

perhaps because he moves to gotham to replace the guy who was killed in the first movie..

[Anjow1060]

I'm thinking he comes to Gotham to replace D.A. Finch but Rachel gets the job first. Harvey gets jelous/upset when rachel blows a big case and he kills her. Then later on, we find out it was him that killed her and bat's gets pissed.

[Keyser Soze]

I doubt it. Harvey Dent, despite his inner demons, is a good guy. It's not until he becomes Two-Face that he turns to crime. That's the tragedy of his character.

I say that he is a hotshot lawyer from New York who gets brought into Gotham to replace Finch. Dawes, who was acting as DA during the crisis, gets demoted back to Assistant DA, leading to a rivalry of sorts between the two.

[boywonder13]

Yeah he is not from GOtham City and will proably not be in the movies...

[Two-Face]

Yeah he is not from GOtham City and will proably not be in the movies...

he is in the 2nd movie.

[boywonder13]

Really from what is the evidence that he will be from GOtham in the Sequel....

[Two-Face]

Goyer said himself that Harvey Dent will be in it that's been on for months if you don't believe me check what he said.

[boywonder13]

Thanks... I do believe you.

I think a guy called Two Face knows "a little" about Harvey Dent.

THanx...


:)

[Two-Face]

Thanks... I do believe you.

I think a guy called Two Face knows "a little" about Harvey Dent.

THanx...


:)


You know what I don’t care what you think since you take people's opinion's as idiotic.

[Katsuro]

He should just be transferred from another city, and could be the new DA, bumping Rachel back to Assistant DA. Also, make him a friend to Batman, not Bruce Wayne. In fact, make as little interaction between the Bruce Wayne persona and Harvey as possible, but have Batman, Gordon, and Dent make their agreement on the rooftop like they did in TLH.

[rondroid]

yes that is exactly what i was thinking

[iknowkungfu]

He could have been Executive DA, which is just one step down from DA.

[neobido9999]

I like the idea of Dent being the "New guy from Washngton" or something, an outsider to Gotham, as Bruce was in Begins

[raybia]

im just wondering, since we're anticipating the presence of Harvey Dent on the next film, WHERE IS HARVEY DENT during the events of BATMAN BEGINS?

what do u think are the reasons that would be, or SHOULD be stated in the sequel for his absence in BB?

# my guess would be that he practiced law in another state, and also like Batman, he has come back to Gotham because he felt that Gotham needed a decent brilliant lawyer like him. may i also assume that Bruce, harvey, & Rachel were friends in their youth....


im sorry if somebody has started this thread & raised this Q already, if so, dear moderators, feel free to close it down &/or point me to a url of d thread. thanks!

Dude has to eat and that requires a job. Plus if he is an attorney I'm sure he heard there is a position open in the D.A.'s office. :D

[JamalYIgle]

I like the idea of Dent being the "New guy from Washngton" or something, an outsider to Gotham, as Bruce was in Begins

Another way to go is the fact that because a District Attorney is an elected position, Harvey was already in gotham, but either a Legal Aid attorney or in private practice. So we could open the sequel with the newly elected gotham county distrcit attorney Harvey Dent.

[greyJester]

I thought Bruce and Dent were supposed to be old Princeton buddies? Or am I wrong? Never read a lot into Dent/Two-Face... I was mainly a Joker fan myself... (Excuse this if it seems stupid)

[raybia]

I thought Bruce and Dent were supposed to be old Princeton buddies? Or am I wrong? Never read a lot into Dent/Two-Face... I was mainly a Joker fan myself... (Excuse this if it seems stupid)

Thank G-d that Bruce went to Princeton and not Gotham University. I'm sure Gotham would have a college but people like Bruce are meant only for the Ivy League.

[TripXyDE]

I thought Bruce and Dent were supposed to be old Princeton buddies? Or am I wrong? Never read a lot into Dent/Two-Face... I was mainly a Joker fan myself... (Excuse this if it seems stupid)

yep. im pretty sure that they must be old friends from WAY back, since they were in their youth. it would be kind of questionable for Bruce to have come to know of Harvey Dent AFTER the events of BB. Being Batman, wouldnt you think that he minimizes his up-close relationships from that time on?

After BB, Bruce would be extra careful & would always have his "socialite mask" on. any friendship he establishes from that point would not be as close as the kind of friendship one acquires back in his youthful days, in his more innocent & honest days.

the way i see it, when he became Batman, Bruce Wayne has now become the MASK & the real Bruce Wayne has already evolved into the Batman.

Likewise, if Harvey was such a decent guy, he would not consider this bigtime rich brat-ish Jerk Bruce Wayne as somebody he could trust as a friend. Not unless he'd have known him from way back.

[greyJester]

yep. im pretty sure that they must be old friends from WAY back, since they were in their youth. it would be kind of questionable for Bruce to have come to know of Harvey Dent AFTER the events of BB. Being Batman, wouldnt you think that he minimizes his up-close relationships from that time on?

After BB, Bruce would be extra careful & would always have his "socialite mask" on. any friendship he establishes from that point would not be as close as the kind of friendship one acquires back in his youthful days, in his more innocent & honest days.

the way i see it, when he became Batman, Bruce Wayne has now become the MASK & the real Bruce Wayne has already evolved into the Batman.

Likewise, if Harvey was such a decent guy, he would not consider this bigtime rich brat-ish Jerk Bruce Wayne as somebody he could trust as a friend. Not unless he'd have known him from way back.
Alright, thanks for clearing that up. But I think my reason would be that, um, Maybe he just wasn't around. If you ask me, Nolan doesn't really have to answer the question of why Dent wasn't around to begin with. Characters come and go in movies, it's normal. But if he decides to give us a reason, I would say that TripXyDE has hit the nail right on the head. Sounds good to me either way!

-KTB

[The Guard]

See, this is why Dent should have been in BATMAN BEGINS. :)

[greyJester]

See, this is why Dent should have been in BATMAN BEGINS. :)
Yet again, another thing I agree with. Wouldn't it be so sweet if we actually saw Dent in the movie and didn't even know it? If you watch the part where Crane is chatting with the board about having Mr. Zasz moved into Arkham, there is a guy in the background who looks A LOT like Guy Pearce. I noticed this the first time I saw Batman Begins in the Theater and just said No way, then kept watching. Didn't even remember that until now...

-KTB

[MUGSY]

im just wondering, since we're anticipating the presence of Harvey Dent on the next film, WHERE IS HARVEY DENT during the events of BATMAN BEGINS?

what do u think are the reasons that would be, or SHOULD be stated in the sequel for his absence in BB?

# my guess would be that he practiced law in another state, and also like Batman, he has come back to Gotham because he felt that Gotham needed a decent brilliant lawyer like him. may i also assume that Bruce, harvey, & Rachel were friends in their youth....


im sorry if somebody has started this thread & raised this Q already, if so, dear moderators, feel free to close it down &/or point me to a url of d thread. thanks!

Thats a cool idea about having Bruce know Dent when they were younger. Mabey they could of been buddies back when Bruce when to Princeton collage.

[Cax40]

He should just be transferred from another city, and could be the new DA, bumping Rachel back to Assistant DA. Also, make him a friend to Batman, not Bruce Wayne. In fact, make as little interaction between the Bruce Wayne persona and Harvey as possible, but have Batman, Gordon, and Dent make their agreement on the rooftop like they did in TLH.
I agree with alot of what you said except the part about Harvey not being a friend of Bruce's. I think Harvey should be a good friend to Bruce while having a slight distrust for Batman which would intensify and turn to hatred once Harvey becomes Two-Face. Batman would be torn between bringing Two-Face to justice and trying to save his good friend Harvey Dent. That would make for a more complex and emotionally driven story.

[boywonder13]

Goyer said himself that Harvey Dent will be in it that's been on for months if you don't believe me check what he said.

oops I mean I know that Harvey Dent will be in the Sequel. But the question is wheter he will be from GOtham City. Of course I know...

[Two-Face]

oops I mean I know that Harvey Dent will be in the Sequel. But the question is wheter he will be from GOtham City. Of course I know...

In the original script Rachel mantions Dent to Finch that makes Dent came from Gotham then it was wipe out later in the movie, I think Dent will transfer from Chicago or New York as boss of Rachel just a thought.

[boywonder13]

YEah that is the most proable reason for him to come...

[Riven]

His excuse could be that he's just been practicing law elsewhere. Though we mustn't forget that District Attorney is an elected position in the US, so they can't just "bring in" Dent to replace Finch. He needs to be elected in place. Though that could perfectly have happened in the time span between BB and BB2.

I'm for making Harvey a friend of Bruce's. Maybe they could have met during Bruce's year(s) at Princeton... They could have lost touch, but now re-kindle their friendship.

[Katsuro]

I agree with alot of what you said except the part about Harvey not being a friend of Bruce's. I think Harvey should be a good friend to Bruce while having a slight distrust for Batman which would intensify and turn to hatred once Harvey becomes Two-Face. Batman would be torn between bringing Two-Face to justice and trying to save his good friend Harvey Dent. That would make for a more complex and emotionally driven story.

Dent can't have a slight distrust for Batman. In The Long Halloween (if you haven't read it I suggest you do), Batman, Gordon, and Dent make an alliance to bring down Carmine Falcone and stop the Holiday killings. The three of them all become good friends, and that's what makes Harvey's transformation painful to both Batman and Gordon.

I'm pretty sure B:TAS was the only time Harvey was ever made a friend to Bruce Wayne. In TLH, Harvey only interacts with Bruce Wayne on perhaps one occasion, and it's not a very friendly meeting either.

It wouldn't make much sense for Bruce and Harvey to be friends, since Bruce pretends to be the kind of guy Harvey Dent would dislike. And of course, he has to keep up that act, especially around a guy like Harvey, who could otherwise easily peice together that this guy is Batman.

[David Ford, RPD]

Dent can't have a slight distrust for Batman. In The Long Halloween (if you haven't read it I suggest you do), Batman, Gordon, and Dent make an alliance to bring down Carmine Falcone and stop the Holiday killings. The three of them all become good friends, and that's what makes Harvey's transformation painful to both Batman and Gordon.

I'm pretty sure B:TAS was the only time Harvey was ever made a friend to Bruce Wayne. In TLH, Harvey only interacts with Bruce Wayne on perhaps one occasion, and it's not a very friendly meeting either.

It wouldn't make much sense for Bruce and Harvey to be friends, since Bruce pretends to be the kind of guy Harvey Dent would dislike. And of course, he has to keep up that act, especially around a guy like Harvey, who could otherwise easily peice together that this guy is Batman.

Also, it would be wierd if both Gordon and Dent knew Bruce Wayne on a personal level.

[Miranda Fox]

Eckhart joining 'Dark Knight' castBy Borys Kit
Feb 16, 2007
Aaron Eckhart is in final negotiations to play Harvey Dent/Two Face in "The Dark Knight," Warner Bros. Pictures' sequel to "Batman Begins."

In Batman lore, Dent is the district attorney of Gotham City and an ally of Batman. After half his face is disfigured by acid, Dent becomes the insane crime boss known as Two Face. He chooses to do good or evil by flipping a coin. Tommy Lee Jones played the character in 1995's "Batman Forever."

"Knight" sees Christopher Nolan back in the director's chair with Christian Bale reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman are also returning. Heath Ledger joined the cast last summer, signing up to play the sardonic and murderous villain the Joker.

The script was written by Nolan's brother, Jonathan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David Goyer. Producing are Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan.

Eckhart is riding high these days thanks to his acclaimed performance in "Thank You for Smoking," which nabbed him Golden Globe and Spirit Award nominations. He next stars opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones in "No Reservations," the U.S. remake of the 2001 German feature "Mostly Martha." The film will be released by Warners in July. He is also starring in the "Untitled Alan Ball Project," Ball's directorial debut.
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Eckhart is repped by CAA and Hirsch, Wallerstein, Hayum, Matlof & Fishman.

http://www.superherohype.com//secure-us.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=us-emedia&cg=thr http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i4fa3c1e4b8d5d3630e03029e51a47ac1

[Two-Face]

I love Miranda! you made my day!

I'm so happy Eckhart as Dent!

[Miranda Fox]

I love Miranda! you made my day!

I'm so happy Eckhart as Dent!

Me too, dude! :)

[DorkyFresh]

i never cared for Eckhart, but i think he'll make an awesome Dent! i hope he has dark hair though...

...a little trivia from imdb.com


"(Eckhart) Was Darren Aronofsky's choice for James Gordon for the doomed "Batman: Year One" project."

[fceeviper]

I'm just glad it's not Jaime Foxx.

Great news though!

[FlawlessVictory]

THANK YOU MIRANDA!!!! :yay: Freeman is returning and Eckhart as Dent, I am so happy now!!



FREEMAN IS RETURNING, WOOHOO!!!!!!!

[Miranda Fox]

THANK YOU MIRANDA!!!! :yay: Freeman is returning and Eckhart as Dent, I am so happy now!!



FREEMAN IS RETURNING, WOOHOO!!!!!!!

Heh, I thought that would make people happy. I was relieved to see it myself.

"(Eckhart) Was Darren Aronofsky's choice for James Gordon for the doomed "Batman: Year One" project."

I read that. Weird, huh?

I'm just glad it's not Jaime Foxx.

I don't think he would've made a bad Dent.

Still, I'm perfectly happy with Eckhart.

[Rynan]

I going to wait for further confirmation. Not like I'm against the Eckhart, I just don't want my hopes up too early before the facts are all in.

[Miranda Fox]

I going to wait for further confirmation. Not like I'm against the Eckhart, I just don't want my hopes up too early before the facts are all in.

That's fair. However, final negotiations are pretty much a done deal, aren't they? ;)

I imagine the trades will have it tomorrow - possibly with Maggie's casting as well.

[Excel]

yes!!

[FlawlessVictory]

That's fair. However, final negotiations are pretty much a done deal, aren't they? ;)

I imagine the trades will have it tomorrow - possibly with Maggie's casting as well.

I was gonna say, isn't it strange that Maggie isn't included in that report?

[Two-Face]

There is something about Maggie on BOF:

http://www.batman-on-film.com/batmovienews.html

[fceeviper]

THANK YOU MIRANDA!!!! :yay: Freeman is returning and Eckhart as Dent, I am so happy now!!



FREEMAN IS RETURNING, WOOHOO!!!!!!!
where's the Freeman returning news?

[Two-Face]

where's the Freeman returning news?

"Knight" sees Christopher Nolan back in the director's chair with Christian Bale reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman are also returning."

[Mee]

Nice, good choice.:up:


Also, glad Freeman is coming back.

[Rynan]

A pic of Eckhart for those that don't know what he looks like.
http://www.kino.de/pix/MBBILDER/MITWIRK/Z0229558.JPG

[GeoffTheArtist]

Now tell us when filming starts dammit!

[Saint]

This is fantastic. Eckhart is great.

[DorkyFresh]

Eckhart needs to lend his chin to Bale for the duration of the shoot...haha

[Octoberist]

The best chin in Hollywood has landed a part in The Dark Knight?

awesome.

Im just waiting for Maggie..and where the hell is Cillian?

[FlawlessVictory]

Eckhart needs to lend his chin to Bale for the duration of the shoot...haha

The best chin in Hollywood has landed a part in The Dark Knight?

awesome.

Where's StorminNorman? We need him to start his chin thread dedicated to Eckhart! LOL

[DorkyFresh]

i have to say...Nolan has a nack for casting...


Batman - Bale
Alfred - Caine
Ducard/Ra's - Neeson
Ra's decoy - Watanabe
Scarecrow - Murphy
Falcone - Wilkinson
Fox - Freeman
Gordon - Oldman

the only casting i didn't like Holmes and she's now replaced with the infinitely better Maggie Gyllenhaal and we also have Ledger as Joker and Eckhart as Dent.

the only thing that would be anymore perfect than who's already cast would be Jolie as Catwoman.....omg!

[Spider-Fan83]

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5724/thankyouvv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[MSwift]

Yes!!! Finally we have our Dent. Its all coming together my friends. Also thrilled that Morgan is coming back. Great day!i

[Rynan]

You had me till Jolie

Sheesh, can't anyone see past Jolie? I mean she's suggested for EVERY female character. Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Catwoman...Gah! Get some imagination people!

[Hunter Rider]

Disappointing:csad: but at least it's done now:dry:

other sites are carrying it so i guess it's confirmed

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=18950

[Edd Extraordinaire]

Disappointing? Eckhart is a damn good actor.

[DorkyFresh]

You had me till Jolie
well then ignore the Jolie comment ;) where's the rule saying you have to agree with the WHOLE post?

Sheesh, can't anyone see past Jolie? I mean she's suggested for EVERY female character. Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Catwoman...Gah! Get some imagination people!
i dunno who you're talking about, but i want Jolie only for Catwoman. i wouldn't want her playing any other superheroine...

[DorkyFresh]

Disappointing:csad: but at least it's done now:dry:

you don't like Eckhart either? geez...i thought you were cool! :oldrazz:

[FlawlessVictory]

"This is a very exciting time"

http://www.dansego.com/matrix/Images/tank.jpg

[Rynan]

i dunno who you're talking about, but i want Jolie only for Catwoman. i wouldn't want her playing any other superheroine...

Okay, I'll play. Give me three reasons why she would be a perfect choice for Catwoman. Popularity and Sex Appeal do not count.

Go.

[fceeviper]

"Knight" sees Christopher Nolan back in the director's chair with Christian Bale reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman are also returning."
Ohh, I see that now. :o :woot:

Great news also!!!

[Hunter Rider]

you don't like Eckhart either? geez...i thought you were cool! :oldrazz:

i was hoping for Phoenix or Wahlberg

[Hunter Rider]

Okay, I'll play. Give me three reasons why she would be a perfect choice for Catwoman. Popularity and Sex Appeal do not count.

Go.

Of course sex appeal counts,Catwoman is by nature a raw sexual character,Jolie embodies that,she has the ideal eyes and voice as well

[Katsuro]

Awesome! Dent is finally cast!! Now I can pretty much stop worrying about the cast, since pretty much all that's left are peripherals. Filming should begin in a couple weeks, and then this film is really underway.

Btw, anyone know if Eckhart has some upcoming projects that he might be making the talk show rounds for? I'd love to hear what he has to say about it.

[Rynan]

i was hoping for Phoenix

We can dream...we can all dream...

[NinjaTurtleFan]

Cool, about time we start hearing some news. As much as I don't think Maggie is that cute, she does look somewhat like Katie Holmes so she works as Rachel Dawes.

And although Aaron was my first choice for Hank Pym/Antman I'd be happy to see him as Dent. Too bad Liev Schrieber, Joaquin Phoenix, Guy Pearce, John Cusack, and others didn't make it, but Aaron Eckhardt is versatile enough to make the role his own and now if they can just get Brian Cox for Rupert Thorne, Ray Liotta as Sal Maroni, and Bob Hoskins or Timothy Spall for Penguin (ok I know he's not in the movie) and maybe Jolie or Charlieze Theron for Catwoman than we got ourselves a really kick-ass Batman sequel.

[Rynan]

Of course sex appeal counts,Catwoman is by nature a raw sexual character,Jolie embodies that,she has the ideal eyes and voice as well

Okay, I'll count that as one.

Two more to go.

[spidey207]

Pheonix was for sure my top choice but aside from him, I am very happy w/ Eckhart. Nolan seems to loves casting these oscar noms and winners, certainly helps to have legit actors to make these chars more real and relatable. AND MORGAN IS BACK, love it. great news!!!

[Hunter Rider]

Okay, I'll count that as one.

Two more to go.

Embodying the character is like 15 reasons,give me a suggestion you think fits all of Catwoman's characteristics

Jolie fits every facet of Selina Kyle,it was as if they invented Catwoman so years later Jolie could play her

[Retroman]

Finally!!! Thanks Mirinda!
Eckhart is a good choice for Dent and i'm so happy that Morgan Freeman is returning.:up: Good news all round. :woot:


http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3009/eckhartez7.jpg

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

oh yes..

miranda.. thankyou.

[Canis Sapiens]

So Eckhart is Dent, Freeman is back and Maggie's agents don't deny she's been cast?

Great news!


:woot:

[Hunter Rider]

Miranda i just slightly altered the title and stuck this:up:

[Tojo]

i was hoping for Phoenix

me too, me too :csad:

[Antonello Blueberry]

Technically, he's still not signed, but in final talks. He'll sign tomorrow or Monday.

[DorkyFresh]

Okay, I'll play. Give me three reasons why she would be a perfect choice for Catwoman. Popularity and Sex Appeal do not count.

Go.
you wanna take away talent while we're at it? geez! sex appeal counts because Catwoman is a very sexual character that goes without saying, and i don't think her popularity is a GOOD thing but i'll give you 4 other reasons...

1 - versatility. yes versatility...she might have the same face, but she convincingly plays every character she's portrayed on screen. her versatility would be great for her duel identities...
2 - chemistry. Jolie is around the same age as Bale and almost always has great chemistry with the leading man.
3 - experience. she hasn't done a role like this in a while so it'd be awesome to see her let loose as a kind of sexual predator again. the fact that she's done sexual roles would help her when Catwoman is supposed to act feline-ish.
4 - her nickname is "catwoman". nuff said...

i was hoping for Phoenix or Wahlberg
they would've been good but i think they're too short. i know there's camera trickery and all but knowing that they're kinda short kills it for me...

[Gonking]

Great news Freeman is back but Eckhart and Gyllenhaal casting sucks

[Rynan]

Embodying the character is like 15 reasons,give me a suggestion you think fits all of Catwoman's characteristics

Jolie fits every facet of Selina Kyle,it was as if they invented Catwoman so years later Jolie could play her


You still got two more to go. Quit stalling.

[Retroman]

One interesting thing in that article is that Nolan is also producing this time around (He wasn't a producer on BB). His brother wrote the script, his wife is a producer ánd besides directing he also co-wrote the TDK story.So it's pretty obvious that he's got much more creative power now.

[BatMatt]

yeah baby, great choice :up:

[Gonking]

some people here are so conformist...

They changed Damon, Norton and Foxx for Eckhart :huh: and you are still happy.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

its becoming a family event.

:D

[Hunter Rider]

You still got two more to go. Quit stalling.

How am i stalling,i f someone embodies the entire character they are ideal,what more needs to be said:huh:

Sexual nature

Can act

Plays sophisticated well

Perfect eyes

Is athletic and can do action sequences

etc etc etc......

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

well we are just weeks away from filming..just like last time..we find out who is playing whom just a couple of weeks before filming..got to love Nolan.

[Tojo]

Jolie would have been a good casting for Kyle a while back, but now she is paying the price for being too famous and in too many magazines. Not her fault, but these things are detrimental to an actor i feel.

maybe when she was 27 or so.

[Katsuro]

some people here are so conformist...

They changed Damon, Norton and Foxx for Eckhart :huh: and you are still happy.

In terms of being right for Dent, Eckhart is superior to all 3 of those, though that's not to say they're better actors in general.

[FaT_tONle]

Great.... now we gotto wait 8 months for a teaser....

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Great.... now we gotto wait 8 months for a teaser....

I think it will be more like 6 but we will see.. he was rushed for a trailer last time..this time Warners will market the snot out of it.

[Tojo]

some people here are so conformist...

They changed Damon, Norton and Foxx for Eckhart :huh: and you are still happy.

Don't agree with Foxx but Eckhart is hardly an exciting choice. Not like Phoenix. It's just.....average, and it reeks of 3rd or 4th choice.

[Katsuro]

Also, Jolie would make a terrible Catwoman. One of the many reasons is the simple fact that Jolie has the most recognizable lips in the world. You're telling me that the world's greatest detective wouldn't notice Selina Kyle was Catwoman with lips like those? Also, there's that whole business of having no talent.

[Hunter Rider]

Don't agree with Foxx but Eckhart is hardly an exciting choice. Not like Phoenix. It's just.....average, and it reeks of 3rd or 4th choice.

i agree

Also, Jolie would make a terrible Catwoman. One of the many reasons is the simple fact that Jolie has the most recognizable lips in the world. You're telling me that the world's greatest detective wouldn't notice Selina Kyle was Catwoman with lips like those? Also, there's that whole business of having no talent.

Errr the same way that the worlds greatest investigative journo never notices that Supes and Clark are the same dude just b/c he takes his glassess off....it's a fantasy movie

The rest is merely your opinion and nothing more

[Tojo]

How am i stalling,i f someone embodies the entire character they are ideal,what more needs to be said:huh:

Sexual nature

Can act

Plays sophisticated well

Perfect eyes

Is athletic and can do action sequences

etc etc etc......

Catwoman......sophisticated?

[Hunter Rider]

Catwoman......sophisticated?

The Selina part of her is

[Sun_Down]

Christ, so much negativity in this thread. They finally cast Dent! And with a good actor! Be happy! Delete all jpeg's of "panic buttons" and rejoice!

[DA Harvey Dent]

Awesome choice.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

damn what a shame they didn't cast wahlberg...


sorry Hunter

:D

[Robin91939]

I'm pretty charged about this....it's a good move. He's unconventional as in we never thought of him...but he is spot on when you think about it- much like the Ledger as Joker casting, Oldman as Gordon, and even Bale as Batman (I missed "Bale Dammit" by a year).

He is a big name, coming off of a very popular and critically acclaimed film, and has the looks and abilities to play the part. My one worry is his age- he's a little bit older than I'd had preferred (I wanted Liev and even though Liev is one year older...he just looks younger). But he'll be more than solid in the role.

This is really brightening this up for me...I just wish that they hadn't recast Dawes, but oh well.

-R

[Crooklyn]

I think it will be more like 6 but we will see.. he was rushed for a trailer last time..this time Warners will market the snot out of it.
If they don't take advantage of Batman vs Joker then they are complete idiots. I'm not exactly confident looking at the SR advertising. :dry:

Don't agree with Foxx but Eckhart is hardly an exciting choice. Not like Phoenix. It's just.....average, and it reeks of 3rd or 4th choice.
I would've been absolutely excited if Damon or Phoenix were cast. It's too bad, but Eckhart is still a pretty satisfactory choice. I just saw him in 'Thank You For Smoking' and he can definitely hold his own.

Also, Jolie would make a terrible Catwoman. One of the many reasons is the simple fact that Jolie has the most recognizable lips in the world. You're telling me that the world's greatest detective wouldn't notice Selina Kyle was Catwoman with lips like those?
Please look at the horrible face-concealer that is the Catwoman mask, the methods of a cat burglar, the absolute ease of pulling off this role, put the pieces together, and re-assess your opinion. Thanks. :o

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

If they don't take advantage of Batman vs Joker then they are complete idiots. I'm not exactly confident looking at the SR advertising. :dry:





got to agree with my friend.. they sucked with supermans Return.

lets hope they learn from there mistakes, They need to look at spiderman 3's marketing.. bejesus..how much marketing is that movie getting!

[ultimatefan]

That´s my anticipated birthday present...

ECKHART DAMMIT

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

nolan really is god to some of you isn't he.

:D

[green]

Jolie fits every facet of Selina Kyle,it was as if they invented Catwoman so years later Jolie could play her

LMAO!:woot:


Eh, not crazy about Eckhart but not turned off either.

[FaT_tONle]

I just hope there isn't a damn loving triangle... time will only tell

[Cosmic]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i4fa3c1e4b8d5d3630e03029e51a47ac1

Rock on.

[DorkyFresh]

nolan really is god to some of you isn't he.

:D
i don't have a god...

...but if i did, Nolan would be him.

[Silver Souper]

I'm just glad it's not Jaime Foxx.


Eggg-actly.

[J.Howlett]

Excellent, excellent choice for Dent.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

I just hope there isn't a damn loving triangle... time will only tell


I don't think there will be.. this movie is going to be darker..much darker...she will die, dent transformed..one hell of a movie ahead of us.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

i don't have a god...

...but if i did, Nolan would be him.


I knew it.

:D

everyone has to have a hero.

[Hunter Rider]

i don't have a god...

...but if i did, Nolan would be him.

i have a god,his name is Bauer:woot:

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

i have a god,his name is Bauer:woot:



Jack..hes only your god because hes a vengefull god.

:D

btw..eckhart is blond as well. :D

[kytrigger]

This is just one of those castings where I am completely neutral on. For some reason, I am neither excited or dissapointed with Eckhart. Even though I'm not excited, I'm comfortable with the choice and think he will do a good job with the role. I'm just hoping that line about Morgan Freeman is true also.

[ultimatefan]

Batman is God, Nolan is simply one of his prophets (like Finger, O´Neil, Adams, Miller, etc.)

[Gonking]

When Ledger was cast as The Joker I was so hyped about the movie but now, after the last news, I'm very disappointed

[DV8]

I'm sure that Eckhart probably was like the 3rd/4th choice, but I think he'll be great in the role . . . the other good thing about this is that he's not a HUGE name that will cast a shadow on Bale . . . he's 'supporting actor' status, and he's a good actor . . . this is just what this film needed . . .

[Hunter Rider]

Jack..hes only your god because hes a vengefull god.

:D

btw..eckhart is blond as well. :D

He's the man,greatest character ever:woot:

Yeah woooooo:csad:

[L.A.]

Nice to see Freeman back! Never seen anything Eckhart was in but if Nolan likes him than I like him:up:

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

He's the man,greatest character ever:woot:

Yeah woooooo:csad:



You know what..that charctor will live forever..as long as keifer plays him!

hes even cooler than that Horatio caine, and he wears sunglasses inside.!!

[ultimatefan]

He's the man,greatest character ever:woot:

Yeah woooooo:csad:

Jack is not God, he´s His avenging angel...:woot:

[Retroman]

I look forward to the official press release where Nolan explains why he cast Eckhart.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Jack is not God, he´s His avenging angel...:woot:

even chuck norris is frightend of the Bauer!

[bstringer]

Hallelujah...holy crap...wheres the tylenol?



ABOUT DAMN TIME.

[Silver Souper]

great point DV8. another cool thing is we don't know what to expect from his two-face, just like ledger/joker. he'll probably deliver an unexpected performance for the 2nd part of his role.

[L.A.]

Hopefully some plot details will unfold these upcoming weeks! Like who the hell that azn accountant!:mad:

[Hunter Rider]

You know what..that charctor will live forever..as long as keifer plays him!

hes even cooler than that Horatio caine, and he wears sunglasses inside.!!

We need to cryo freeze Kiefer until a cure for death can be found,altohugh death probably fears Bauer:woot:

Jack is not God, he´s His avenging angel...:woot:

Heheheh nice :D

[ultimatefan]

i was hoping for Phoenix or Wahlberg

I´d be fine with Phoenix, but I´d take Eckhart over Wahlberg any day of the week. Except for Norton, I don´t think any of the actors that were rumored would be better or as good as Eckhart

[Silver Souper]

I´d be fine with Phoenix, but I´d take Eckhart over Wahlberg any day of the week. Except for Norton, I don´t think any of the actors that were rumored would be better or as good as Eckhart

TOTALLY agree- norton would've been tops, or phoenix, but eckhart OWNS wahlberg.

[Silver Souper]

Now Ladies And Gentlemen...start_your_manips!!!

[nogster]

mant thats awesome....a great choice to play dent... i am stoked personally. he looks the part and he certainly has acting chops.. just go and watch thank u for smoking.

[CAH]

Great News.

Eckhart isn't the greatest choice, but he isn't the worst. He'll do just fine.

CAH

[Retroman]

Hopefully some plot details will unfold these upcoming weeks! Like who the hell that azn accountant!:mad:

The way things have been going i wouldn't count on that so soon.

[Mr. Thing]

Perfectly solid choice. Not my number one choice, but he will be a great Dent/Two Face. :up:

Thought a new avatar was in order. ;)

[GREEN =w= DAY]

GREAT NEWS!!!!! Eckhart was actually one of my top 3 choices for Dent (right after Phoenix and Reynolds). this guy obviosuly has the acting chops and the looks for Dent. i've only seen him in the Black Dhalia, but he was the best thing about that movie. his role in that film is a taste of what we'll be getting with him as Dent. can't wait!! :yay:

[Threshold]

Big leap from "A Sound of Thunder" to "The Dark Knight".

Jason Reitman deserves a cut of Eckhart's paycheck for pretty much everything he's getting right now.

The Dent casting mystery has finally been solved in an acceptable and anti-climatic fashion.

And to think that five or six months ago we thought Nolan had his Dent but was just keeping him a secret... ;)

[batman44]

Yeah, great news!!

[Hunter Rider]

I´d be fine with Phoenix, but I´d take Eckhart over Wahlberg any day of the week. Except for Norton, I don´t think any of the actors that were rumored would be better or as good as Eckhart

We'll have to disagree on Wahlberg and i much prefer Damon over Eckhart,i'd like Eckhart as a sleazy cop or hitman but not as Dent

[Lobo]

I LOVE this casting, not a fan of Maggie tho

[Mr. Socko]

Good news. This is definitely a nice cast. Another good call from Nolan.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

We'll have to disagree on Wahlberg and i much prefer Damon over Eckhart,i'd like Eckhart as a sleazy cop or hitman but not as Dent

what you wanted wahlberg? say it isn't so.

:D

[Thot]

Just watched him in "Paycheck". Not a great movie but he played a believable bad guy. I think he'll work out fine.

[newwaveboy87]

i have to say...Nolan has a nack for casting...


Batman - Bale
Alfred - Caine
Ducard/Ra's - Neeson
Ra's decoy - Watanabe
Scarecrow - Murphy
Falcone - Wilkinson
Fox - Freeman
Gordon - Oldman

the only casting i didn't like Holmes and she's now replaced with the infinitely better Maggie Gyllenhaal and we also have Ledger as Joker and Eckhart as Dent.

the only thing that would be anymore perfect than who's already cast would be Jolie as Catwoman.....omg!

i was in agreement until Jolie :dry:


two words on Eckhart's casting: **** YEAH!!

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Its the difference i hope we can tell, the good best friend of wayne...into the nasty big bad harv..beofre the transformation!

[Mr. Thing]

I LOVE this casting, not a fan of Maggie tho

Why? She's a terrific actress.

[Crooklyn]

We'll have to disagree on Wahlberg and i much prefer Damon over Eckhart,i'd like Eckhart as a sleazy cop or hitman but not as Dent
Have you seen 'Thank You For Smoking' yet? I was with you when you referred to him as having the sleazy, smirky, jerk look...but in that film he had a whole different kind of charm. I think he can pull it off. :up:

Absolutely NO idea how he'd do as Two-Face though. That's where my disappointment in Damon not being cast comes up. :o

[L.A.]

Why? She's a terrific actress.
Wow love your avvy Mr. Thing!!! :up:

[LostSon88]

THANK YOU MIRANDA!!!! :yay: Freeman is returning and Eckhart as Dent, I am so happy now!!



FREEMAN IS RETURNING, WOOHOO!!!!!!!

:wow: Where was this confirmed?!?!?!

[L.A.]

:wow: Where was this confirmed?!?!?!
First post man...

[zer00]

****ing aye. To Eckhart!:up:

[LostSon88]

Oh yeah...thanks.

I only skimmed through the article. :woot:

[Joe Kerr]

... i told you all he'd be cast... :o:up:

[Hunter Rider]

Have you seen 'Thank You For Smoking' yet? I was with you when you referred to him as having the sleazy, smirky, jerk look...but in that film he had a whole different kind of charm. I think he can pull it off. :up:

Ive only seen the trailer and he gave me a used car salesman vibe,as a hero i find him bland but he makes a great bad guy IMO

[qupte]Absolutely NO idea how he'd do as Two-Face though. That's where my disappointment in Damon not being cast comes up. :o[/quote]

Honestly i think he can do that part more so than i feel him in the Dent part

[DV8]

great point DV8. another cool thing is we don't know what to expect from his two-face, just like ledger/joker. he'll probably deliver an unexpected performance for the 2nd part of his role.

exactly . . . he's never played a straight up hard-boiled bad-@$$ like 2-face . . . . and he's a naturally likable guy, which will be choice for the Harvey part . . .

also, this casting choice reminds me the last minute decision for Peter Jackson to cast Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn . . . it was a brilliant move; and hey . . . they kinda look alike, don't they? :trans:

[Retroman]

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3420/eckhart08vd3.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/5338/eckhart16in5.jpg

[Secret_Riddle]

Great casting.

[L.A.]

The way things have been going i wouldn't count on that so soon.
I believe in Latino Review!!!:cool:

[newwaveboy87]

Now Ladies And Gentlemen...start_your_manips!!!
LOLLERskates

I look forward to the official press release where Nolan explains why he cast Eckhart.
same. should prove to be interesting.

Also, Jolie would make a terrible Catwoman. One of the many reasons is the simple fact that Jolie has the most recognizable lips in the world. You're telling me that the world's greatest detective wouldn't notice Selina Kyle was Catwoman with lips like those? Also, there's that whole business of having no talent.
she'd make a terrible Catwoman because Jolie only has two acting modes:
over the top crazy
bored action heroine

The Selina part of her is
depends on which version/timeline of Selina you're talking about.

Sheesh, can't anyone see past Jolie? I mean she's suggested for EVERY female character. Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Catwoman...Gah! Get some imagination people!
yeah. no kidding.
it's Jolie, McAdams, Jude Law, and a few others who get brought up for every single damn role by the fans in a comic movie. there's more actors out there!!

Embodying the character is like 15 reasons,give me a suggestion you think fits all of Catwoman's characteristics

Jolie fits every facet of Selina Kyle,it was as if they invented Catwoman so years later Jolie could play her

Jolie embodies Catwoman physically yes, but her acting range isn't good enough for the character.

[ultimatefan]

Oh yeah, Echkart is Dent, Freeman is back, Holmes was replaced by a much better actress... What´s not to love?

[LostSon88]

In response to the actual thread.

I'm indifferent in the choice...no problem with it whatsoever.

I liked him in "The Core". :woot:

[terry78]

Eckhart is like an attractive Crispin Glover. What did I just say? I don't know what I just said.

[newwaveboy87]

Ive only seen the trailer and he gave me a used car salesman vibe,as a hero i find him bland but he makes a great bad guy IMO
you need to see Thank You For Smoking. Eckhart plays the sleaziest, smartest, fast-talking, and likeable arsehole you'll ever see. he's tops.

Why? She's a terrific actress.
that she is. :up:

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Oh yeah, Echkart is Dent, Freeman is back, Holmes was replaced by a much better actress... What´s not to love?



we havn't seen piccies of the new suit or the joker.

:D

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Eckhart is like an attractive Crispin Glover. What did I just say? I don't know what I just said.

it was you coming out i think.

;)

[Hunter Rider]

Jolie embodies Catwoman physically yes, but her acting range isn't good enough for the character.

Disagreed

Oh yeah, Echkart is Dent, Freeman is back, Holmes was replaced by a much better actress... What´s not to love?

Well for you clearly nothing:cwink:.......I'm glad Freeman is back

[nolan's roll'n]

Oh yeah, Echkart is Dent, Freeman is back, Holmes was replaced by a much better actress... What´s not to love?

:up:

[The-Dark-Knight]

He's the man,greatest character ever:woot:

Yeah woooooo:csad:


Jack is the best character ever.



:wow:

GET OFF THESE BOARDS.

tut.

[ultimatefan]

LOLLERskates


same. should prove to be interesting.


she'd make a terrible Catwoman because Jolie only has two acting modes:
over the top crazy
bored action heroine


depends on which version/timeline of Selina you're talking about.


yeah. no kidding.
it's Jolie, McAdams, Jude Law, and a few others who get brought up for every single damn role by the fans in a comic movie. there's more actors out there!!



Jolie embodies Catwoman physically yes, but her acting range isn't good enough for the character.

She has what is necessary, the bad girl/anti-hero/femme fatale. She can definitely play that.

[MJZ]

Glorious news.

[Retroman]

I believe in Latino Review!!!:cool:

Well if anyone can get that scoop they or BOF can.
Eckhart is like an attractive Crispin Glover. What did I just say? I don't know what I just said.

Lol!:woot:

[Hunter Rider]

Jack is the best character ever.



:wow:

GET OFF THESE BOARDS.

tut.:whatever::oldrazz::cwink:

[Gonking]

no manips yet?

[LostSon88]

Is this a Dent thread or a Catowoman casting thread? :dry:

[Boom]

This casting may even be better than Ledger's.

[drunkhomer]

Great Choice!!!!!

[Hunter Rider]

Is this a Dent thread or a Catowoman casting thread? :dry:

Dent,from this point on all Selina posts will be deleted as the debate is moot

[gillberg2k1]

:up:

Glad to see it worked out.

[Compi716]

YES YES YES!!!


This is great news. Great casting, and finally, this weight has been lifted from our shoulders! I'm now even MORE excited for TDK that ever before!

[zer00]

I'd **** Eckhart

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Dent,from this point on all Selina posts will be deleted as the debate is moot

didn't say that with the MG ones.


:(

[Crooklyn]

This casting may even be better than Ledger's.
Wouldn't be hard. :ninja:

Dent,from this point on all Selina posts will be deleted as the debate is moot
Or you could....you know, move it to the Catwoman thread. Like a mod would. :o

[Hunter Rider]

didn't say that with the MG ones.


:(

Eh:huh:

=


Or you could....you know, move it to the Catwoman thread. Like a mod would. :o

Or you all could post in the right thread like smart posters:cwink:

[Azrael13]

Well it's about damn time. I'm glad we finally have an answer, and honestly i'm happy that it's eckhart, and not will smith (members in imdb said it was official lol) anyways eckhart was a great choice. I would have also liked to have seen liev shrieber.

p.s wasn't their some fat corrupt cop named eckhart in the 1989 Batman? coincidence? only the stars can tell us, because the truth is out there . . . somewhere.

[Crooklyn]

Or you all could post in the right thread like smart posters:cwink:
You'd be jobless. We give you something to do. A purpose. :o

[AssMan]

About ****ing time this is done with :o

[Hunter Rider]

You'd be jobless. We give you something to do. A purpose. :o

I have plenty do already:csad:

[newwaveboy87]

p.s wasn't their some fat corrupt cop named eckhart in the 1989 Batman? coincidence? only the stars can tell us, because the truth is out there . . . somewhere.
Lt. Eckhardt :up:
and calm it down there Mulder :o

You'd be jobless. We give you something to do. A purpose. :o
i :heart: you

[Bat Brain]

Excellent news, about damn time we got our Dent. Eckhart should be great, Nolan should choose the casts for all comic book movies :D

[JP]

Nice chin. :up:

[batmaluco]

I was a Phoenix supporter but I think this choice will be also great!

Go, Eckhart, go!!!:woot::up:

[itsthebatman]

Excellent news. I had never really thought of him till the first LR report, but I think he fits the bill, physically and as an actor. He's really got the chops for it (and the chin, as everyone points out). I have a really good feeling about this movie now- anticipating it even more than BB, which didn't let me down.

[Reptile]

Woohoo Eckhart, he's the best choice for dent
We just need rubber nipples and I'll be the happiest man alive*

*joke

[DeFett]

He wasn't my first choice nor second or third, but after just seeing Thankyou for Smoking lastnight I think he will be awesome with the Harvey Dent side not so sure about the Two Face part. Can anyone recommend a film that shows his darker side?

Best news ever Morgan is back!!!! ...was getting a bit worried there.

[diabolik]

Eckhart will RULE...

I havent posted in a while, but i had to post my manip....

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6954/aarondentwz4.jpg

see...he totally rules !

[bqsavage]

Nice choice, and to those who are not quite sure on this casting choice, I suggest seeing the film that put him on the map, so to speak, called "In the Company of Men". Pretty brutal film.

[Brian2887]

Eckhart wasn't my first choice, but he's a darn good one. Great actor who can pull off the character's duality with ease, I'm sure.

Maybe Sarsgaard can pull down Black Mask or something now...

[FlawlessVictory]

He wasn't my first choice nor second or third, but after just seeing Thankyou for Smoking lastnight I think he will be awesome with the Harvey Dent side not so sure about the Two Face part. Can anyone recommend a film that shows his darker side?

Best news ever Morgan is back!!!! ...was getting a bit worried there.

You're not kidding! But where is Freeman in the Variety article:



Eckhart set as Two-Face

Actor joins 'Dark Knight' cast

By DAVE MCNARY (http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=bio&peopleID=1508)



Aaron Eckhart has joined the cast of Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight" as Harvey Dent, a.ka. Two Face, a district attorney-turned-scarred villain.The actor joins Christian Bale at Batman/Bruce Wayne, Heath Ledger as the Joker, and Gary Oldman as Lt. James Gordon in the sequel to the 2005 hit. Christopher Nolan will return as helmer.


link: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117959570.html?categoryid=13&cs=1



No mention of Freeman! :eek:

[lordofthenerds]

Awesome casting. He was brilliant in Thank You For Smoking.

[Sars]

http://beaulieu.csdhr.qc.ca/00-01/vie/eleves/Interets/Ryan%20Philippe.jpg
http://www.filmfestivals.com/images/tiff2005galery/images/Aaron%20Eckhart.jpg


yeah, im happy. over the moon, in fact.

[Robin91939]

I cleaned up Mr. Thing's avatar to put it all the way together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/robin91939/sd.png

-R

[GREEN =w= DAY]

You're not kidding! But where is Freeman in the Variety article:





link: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117959570.html?categoryid=13&cs=1



No mention of Freeman! :eek:

there was no mention of Michael Caine either. what's your point? :dry:

[Silver Souper]

You're not kidding! But where is Freeman in the Variety article:





link: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117959570.html?categoryid=13&cs=1



No mention of Freeman! :eek:

flawless- he was in the hollywood reporter article

[Robin91939]

http://www.sacticket.com/static/movies/news/images/250x197_eckhart1.jpg
http://www.cinecon.com/bigstory/aaroneckint_435.jpg
http://media.movieweb.com/galleries/3543/2378/lo/co1.jpg
http://www.cinema.com/image_lib/5533_003_thumb.jpg


Ladies and Gentlemen, Harvey Dent.





(I hope his hair looks like the last one, but black, in the film.)

-R

[Miranda Fox]

there was no mention of Michael Caine either. what's your point? :dry:

LOL!

Sorry, Flawless, but it was funny. ;)

[FlawlessVictory]

there was no mention of Michael Caine either. what's your point? :dry:

That's true, I forgot about Caine for a second. My point was, if Freeman was returning, why wasn't he mentioned in the Variety article? I thought maybe HR screwed up with the Freeman part. But, it looks like its all good. :yay:

[FlawlessVictory]

LOL!

Sorry, Flawless, but it was funny. ;)

Hehe. I'm such a worry wart.

[Miranda Fox]

Hehe. I'm such a worry wart.

Preaching to the choir, trust me! :woot: ;)

[raybia]

Thank G-d this is over.

[FlawlessVictory]

Preaching to the choir, trust me! :woot: ;)

:yay: :cwink:

[TerryRL]

Eckhart is a smart choice. He's a good actor, plus he won't cost nearly as much as someone like Damon, Foxx, or Phoenix. A sticking point with a lot of "A-listers" is signing on for more than one movie, they prefer to ink better deals for each film they appear. I wouldn't be surprised if someone like Damon passed simply because he was wary of inking a two-three picture deal. WB will probably get very little drama from Eckhart in regards to signing on for more than one appearance as Dent.

As for Angelina Jolie, I agree with Hunter in that she's actually perfect for the role of Catwoman, but I'd still be surprised if WB cast her, just from an economics standpoint. Jolie earns between $10-$15 million per movie (she pocketed a career best $20 mil for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"). Unless Jolie is willing to drop her salary (doubtful) I think WB will end up casting someone who won't cost as much. Still, if she did end up playing that part, there would be a feeding frenzy in the press. Everyone would be trying to be the first to get shots of her in the Catwoman costume. It would be insane.

Since paying The Arnold $25 million for six weeks worth of work on "Batman & Robin" (as well as the subsuquent bath the studio took on the film's less-than-thrilling box office performance), WB has been gun-shy about forking over superstar salaries in regards to their superhero franchises.

[EagleVision]

I think it is an excellent choice. It wasn't somebody who I immediately casted in my mind but certainly fits when I think about it. Nolan has managed to do that several times very successfully. And now, my biggest concern is still the fact that he knows what he's doing with Heath Ledger as Joker. I can see it working (as least the look anyway) but I'm still not entirely comfortable with it. I believe in him though.

[Steyin]

This seems like a Godly cast

:up:

[Ceb-Man]

I am glad that Aaron Eckhart is cast as Dent. Finally we have Harvey Dent.
The cast is really shaping up! As much as I loved batman Begins, The Dark Knight will be even better!

[criticalcasting]

Finally some news, and I hope that does become officially official. Barring any freak new news, I can finally say I'm glad all the other previous suggestions for Dent were rejected or didn't come to reality for whatever reason:

(no particular order):
-Hartnett: great actor but I imagine a more mature/older looking Dent.
-Philippe: I like him in other movies, but he could never have convinced me of being Dent: babyface and effeminate voice (thank goodness, this rumour made me queasy)
-Gyllenhall: again great actor, but still looks too young (even with if he grew a mustache)
-Foxx: guy is great, but no.
-Norton: great actor, but his face is not the first I would imagine for the role
-Cusack: I don't know who started that suggestion, but no.
-Jackman: I think that was wishful thinking from Prestige associations, and I don't like seeing actors crossover into 2 different comic book movie worlds, he's stuck as Wolverine, so leave him there if at all possible

I'm sure there were tons of others, but I'm alright with Eckhart, he's not a recognizable name, he's done some decent work, and he could look the part. Hope he delivers in TDK! :cool:

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Im definetly happy with Eckhart getting cast as Harvey!! Im psyched...Bring on the Bat!!

[DeFett]

This seems like a Godly cast

:up:

It sure does

Christian Bale .... Bruce Wayne/Batman

Heath Ledger .... The Joker

Michael Caine .... Alfred Pennyworth

Gary Oldman .... Lt. James Gordon

Morgan Freeman .... Lucius Fox

Aaron Eckhart ....Harvey Dent

Maggie Gyllenhaal .... Rachel Dawes ???

Cillian Murphy .... Dr. Jonathan Crane ???

Tom Wilkinson .... Carmine Falcone ???

Rutger Hauer .... Earle ???

Mark Boone Junior .... Flass ???

Linus Roache .... Thomas Wayne ???

[blueboy]

Great Casting..... Nolan Rules!

[scifiwolf]

Likin' this news. I'm likin it so much I'll actually start posting again, now that things are moving. Still not so sure about Maggie G. as Rachel. She's a good actress and all, but there's something about her that rubs me the wrong way.

[Batman]

Awesome. Absolutely awesome. He'll make a great Dent. And I'm interested to see where he'll take inevitable turn to Two-Face.

Now all I need to see is the WB press release confirming both this and Gyllenhaal.

[pyromaniac]

i don't have a god...

...but if i did, Nolan would be him.


I thought Joss Whedon was God. :mad:

Leave God alone: twisting him in the perception of man as it is.

Boo! Hiss!

[GoldGoblin]

I'm just glad Jamie Foxx didn't get it.

[The Fallen]

Finally we have a Dent, AND SOME GODDAMN REAL NEWS!!! Eckhart looks the part, but I've never seen him act. I'll have to rent out Smoking. It's funny I just felt relieve when the news hit, not excitement.

[#1Batmanfan]

great news, now lets start filming

[DA Harvey Dent]

I'm just glad Jamie Foxx didn't get it.

I knew that was a red herring from the beginning, especially the way they had us all fooled with the Hulme, Bettany rumors floating around for months about the Joker.

I never bought the Foxx rumor at all. Although Nolan has placed acting quality as the #1 thing in his casting decisions, he has also cast actors that look like thier comic book counterparts (with the exception of Caine). Based on this, I never believed he would go after Foxx.

[Silver Souper]

i'm surprised more manips haven't found their way in. i've seen two so far.

[Kraven]

Good choice, I'm sure he'll be great. This movie has me really excited, and as others have said, the cast is a big part of the "why" of that.

[Jack Napier]

I remember reading that Nolan was a big fan of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", or him saying it was the best Bond film. Bond's wife dies in that movie, and maybe this shows he's not afraid to kill Rachel off. Hopefully...:cwink:

Anyways, Eckhart is fantastic. Good choice.

[Silver Souper]

great news, now lets start filming

way to relish the moment :whatever:

[jimmy]

Awwwwwwwwwwww, yeah kid!

I'm happy. I just knew he'd win it!

[Joe Kerr]

working on a new two-face manip :up:

[Joe Kerr]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/joekerr_02/Untitled-22-1.jpg
still in progress... thoughts, comments, tips.??


:D:up:

[Miranda Fox]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/joekerr_02/eckhart.jpg

still in progress... thoughts, comments, tips.??


:D:up:

I think it looks great. :) :woot:

[arty2]

Alright great choice, now start filming already.

[batboy99]

red x :(
well so i guess its official!!!!yay finally we got dent,i dont think the other thread shoulda been closed though,just my opinion

[Joe Kerr]

red x :(
well so i guess its official!!!!yay finally we got dent,i dont think the other thread shoulda been closed though,just my opinion

that should be fixed now.. :up:

[batboy99]

damn thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i cant wait to see him as dent!

[The Fallen]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/joekerr_02/Untitled-22-1.jpg
still in progress... thoughts, comments, tips.??


:D:up:

Killer manip Joe. Really well done.

[Flexo]

that should be fixed now.. :up:

It looks great. Its very subtle, and the noir tone fits it wonderfully. Nice work.

As for the casting, all I can say is "Groovy."

[Hunter Rider]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/joekerr_02/Untitled-22-1.jpg
still in progress... thoughts, comments, tips.??


:D:up:

Great work Joe:up:

[Joe Kerr]

It looks great. Its very subtle, and the noir tone fits it wonderfully. Nice work.

As for the casting, all I can say is "Groovy."

shankyou its kind of seipia but bland...

[Joe Kerr]

Great work Joe:up:

Killer manip Joe. Really well done.

damn thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i cant wait to see him as dent!

thank you all of you... :D

[L.A.]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/joekerr_02/Untitled-22-1.jpg
still in progress... thoughts, comments, tips.??


:D:up:
Just realized something, If Harvey gets acid in his left face would he be blind from he's left eye as well?:confused:

[blind_fury]

Eckhart is perfect. He can play a respectable crusader and he can play mean bastard with no compassion. Can't wait to see him head bunt Batman and kick him while he's down. :woot:

Batman: "Harvey, no."

Two-Face: "My name ain't Harvey"

[Bat Brain]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/joekerr_02/Untitled-22-1.jpg
still in progress... thoughts, comments, tips.??


:D:up:

Beautiful work Joe :D

[Rynan]

Just realized something, If Harvey gets acid in his left face would he be blind from he's left eye as well?:confused:

It depends if he gets acid in it or not.

[Bat-Hombre]

It depends if he gets acid in it or not.

It's actually a base not acid :cwink:

[batmaluco]

Great manip! :up:

[Rynan]

It's actually a base not acid :cwink:

:huh: huh?

[IamtheBatman]

Who else is there to cast I hear rumors about black mask an some one else.

[Bat-Hombre]

:huh: huh?

Edit: Look

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/4743/twofaceacidig4.jpg

Maroni throws antacid into Dent's face. Anatcid is a base. :wow:

[xanberkeley]

Best news Ive got this week regarding TDK. HOOORAH!