Batman/Bruce Wayne Casting Thread - Part 2

[David H.]

So, who's playing Tim Drake & Babs in this Return of the Joker?

Robin Wright as Babs. Leto was already rumored to be a former Robin turned Joker so he can be Tim Drake, I guess.

Rutger Hauer as the original Joker. t:

 

[Vaibow]

I have always said that in MOS, they should have focused a small amount of time about Lois getting to do an interview with Bruce Wayne, which never transpires due to the evens of Zod and the world engine.
At the end of the movie, post credits we see Lois and Clark in an elevator, behind them is a Wayne Enterprises logo - they are making chit chat, Lois seems keen for the interview, how he is so intriguing with Clark not really seeming too bothered, then sit down and wait in a fancy lobby. The door is buzzed, it opens and the receptionist says 'Mr Wayne Shall see you now!" they walk in and we see the back of Alfred at his desk, cleaning up as Bruce looks out over the city on his phone.
Lois coughs into her hand and they both look up and Bruce says 'Ah Ms Lane...' and it's only freaking Christian Bale and Sir Michael Caine.

Then, you have Bruce/Batman nothing more than strong cameo's in the universe of films. Nightwing is Gotham's protector now. Bruce predominantly works from the cave and occasionally stalks the night, but low level crime, exposing human trafficking, drugs etc.

Then have a MOS2, GL, AM, WW, flash and night wing movie. That way you introduce the Batman Beyond aspect early on and a lot of the work, due to the mask can be done by stunt doubles. That way the Dark Knight trilogy is it's own thing, yet connected to the post Nolan verse. I think Bale could have been down for that.

Which paves way for a BM Beyond movie in the future when CB has the time and it passes on the mantel.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I have always said that in MOS, they should have focused a small amount of time about Lois getting to do an interview with Bruce Wayne, which never transpires due to the evens of Zod and the world engine.
At the end of the movie, post credits we see Lois and Clark in an elevator, behind them is a Wayne Enterprises logo - they are making chit chat, Lois seems keen for the interview, how he is so intriguing with Clark not really seeming too bothered, then sit down and wait in a fancy lobby. The door is buzzed, it opens and the receptionist says 'Mr Wayne Shall see you now!" they walk in and we see the back of Alfred at his desk, cleaning up as Bruce looks out over the city on his phone.
Lois coughs into her hand and they both look up and Bruce says 'Ah Ms Lane...' and it's only freaking Christian Bale and Sir Michael Caine.

Can you just imagine the audience reaction? Especially if it had somehow been kept entirely secret!

 

[David H.]

Lois: “So, Mr. Wayne, was it really necessary to fake your death so you could have privacy on your vacation to Italy?”

Bruce: “...”

 

[Rodrigo90]

Yeah, I never got why Bruce faked his death... But at least it worked out well for the orphans of Gotham

 

[Vaibow]

Can you just imagine the audience reaction? Especially if it had somehow been kept entirely secret!

That's exactly what i was thinking - it would have blown any post credit scene before that out the water and would have ket that interpretation alive, no need to reboot, no need to rush out a movie and sets and promotes a certain style and tone. People probably would have gone just for that sequence a lone.

 

[Rorschach2012]

Yeah looking back, it would've been much better if they could have kept Bale around.

 

[Vaibow]

Yeah, I never got why Bruce faked his death... But at least it worked out well for the orphans of Gotham

I think they went with the idea that Bruce really wanted to kill off that demon he had, that deep emotion - it died with Batman and hence, that 'bruce' he had become, died too. Plus, it resets Gotham in many ways - changes the dynamic.

He left clues for Fox and Alfred, which is understandable.

He could easily get his lawyers involved, do a statement saying he became a recluse, suffered PTSD and needed time out after the events of his life from childhood to 'addiction' to the terrorist incident and then the alien disclosure.
In theory he just went missing, i don't think he broke any laws.
plus they wouldn't write it so Lois was negative towards him - it could be down in such a way that it could distance the alter ego further away.

Anyways, look at me and my wishful thinking.

Had they kept him around, they could have taken so much stock footage in one hit that could have lasted 2-3 cameo's in the movie verse. With green screen tech as it is, Bale could literally phone in a performance lol and it still look better than any reshot scenes we had in JL.

 

[David H.]

Yeah looking back, it would've been much better if they could have kept Bale around.

*cough* I prefer The Dark Knight Rises as a definitive conclusion to that particularly iteration of the characters and just surprising the audience with their inclusion in an extended DC cinematic universe wouldn’t be enough to guarantee success, specially since the creative team behind the original trilogy (including the actors) felt that they had said all they could with the aforementioned three films and may have only made a third installment out of contractual obligations *cough* *cough*

 

[Tg11]

I would have loved to have seen Bale in the DCEU now because if he were to stay in the whole DC umbrella do you think that he would have made the films of BVS, Suicide Squad and Justice League any better? With Bale as Bruce/Batman you would have had to keep Sir Michael Caine as Alfred

 

[shauner111]

Bale and that Nolanverse would have been a better choice in the long run, but thank god it didn't happen. Maybe if we had different people handling Man of Steel and the sequels and not Snyder/Whedon/Terrio. There was so much they could have played with at the time. Amy Adams and Christian Bale's chemistry, Lois researching Bruce, Fox/Wayne Enterprises and a (different) Luthor, aged Bruce and young Superman remains the same but a better acting dynamic, Bruce and Selina witnessing the alien invasion in Europe, Bruce assembling the Justice League as his evolved response to the League of Shadows.

I still think Bale could reprise his role at the moment. All you need to do is toss out the continuity of the DCEU, and keep what you want. Or even simply get rid of it completely.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I still think Bale could reprise his role at the moment. All you need to do is toss out the continuity of the DCEU, and keep what you want. Or even simply get rid of it completely.

I can't see him returning without Nolan in the director's chair.

 

[shauner111]

I can't see it either, but crazier things have happened in the business. It would have to be one hell of a concept and a great director, not just a Matt Reeves pitching some detective story. It would have to be Batman Beyond or something radical that could make sense to a guy like Christian.

Some of you were talking about Beyond in the last page right? Well, that movie will never sell unless you have a past Batman in the role of old Bruce. A batman that fans adored. Keaton or Bale is the only option. Not even a Harrison Ford or Clint Eastwood or Mel Gibson could sell that movie if there's no attachment. That's why the cartoon worked. Conroy.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I can't see it either, but crazier things have happened in the business. It would have to be one hell of a concept and a great director, not just a Matt Reeves pitching some detective story. It would have to be Batman Beyond or something radical that could make sense to a guy like Christian.

Some of you were talking about Beyond in the last page right? Well, that movie will never sell unless you have a past Batman in the role of old Bruce. A batman that fans adored. Keaton or Bale is the only option. Not even a Harrison Ford or Clint Eastwood or Mel Gibson could sell that movie if there's no attachment. That's why the cartoon worked. Conroy.

Yes, some of us were enthusing for a Keaton BB

 

[shauner111]

He's the best choice hands down.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

if there is ever a beyond live action adaptation, it absolutely has to be keaton

 

[Tg11]

However, if it comes to casting Batman in the DCEU well if you are replacing Affleck if he is for sure leaving then:

- An actor who obviously can act and one who has charisma but also has an edginess to them

- An actor who you can believe as Batman who has the physicality to match; they are athletic or have a body on them or one who can bulk up in a short amount of time to pass themselves off as Batman making themselves look believable in the Bat Suit

- One who can exude the mysterious badass nature of Batman but one who can also exude the billionaire playboy persona of Bruce Wayne

 

[FunkMiller]

However, if it comes to casting Batman in the DCEU well if you are replacing Affleck if he is for sure leaving then:

- An actor who obviously can act and one who has charisma but also has an edginess to them

- An actor who you can believe as Batman who has the physicality to match; they are athletic or have a body on them or one who can bulk up in a short amount of time to pass themselves off as Batman making themselves look believable in the Bat Suit

- One who can exude the mysterious badass nature of Batman but one who can also exude the billionaire playboy persona of Bruce Wayne

Right now, I cannot see any well known actor wanting to be anywhere near playing Batman, if it's going to be a continuation of the DCEU.

 

[Eddie Dean]

I can't see it either, but crazier things have happened in the business. It would have to be one hell of a concept and a great director, not just a Matt Reeves pitching some detective story. It would have to be Batman Beyond or something radical that could make sense to a guy like Christian.

Some of you were talking about Beyond in the last page right? Well, that movie will never sell unless you have a past Batman in the role of old Bruce. A batman that fans adored. Keaton or Bale is the only option. Not even a Harrison Ford or Clint Eastwood or Mel Gibson could sell that movie if there's no attachment. That's why the cartoon worked. Conroy.

Clooney?

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I like Clooney but I hate Batman & Robin. I don't want him anywhere near playing Batman again. But as a Bruce Wayne who never suits up in a Batman Beyond adaptation? Possibly. I actually thought he was pretty good as Wayne, just dreadful as Batman. He might even look on it as his final apology for B&R!

 

[Vaibow]

*cough* I prefer The Dark Knight Rises as a definitive conclusion to that particularly iteration of the characters and just surprising the audience with their inclusion in an extended DC cinematic universe wouldn’t be enough to guarantee success, specially since the creative team behind the original trilogy (including the actors) felt that they had said all they could with the aforementioned three films and may have only made a third installment out of contractual obligations *cough* *cough*

I completely understand - but for Bale to reprise the role (after 6-8 years since the trilogy ended), you could still view Nolan's work as a stand alone, as it would be glorified cameo's for a while from that stand point, with JGL playing Nightwing as the go to hero.

Bale could easily find the time, they could use stunt work for a lot of scenes etc and with a cast around him as mentioned, Amy Adams, Fishburn, a stronger Luthor and then delving into the rogue gallery and perhaps red hood?

Still...it is what it is.

 

[Aximili86]

Haha, Bale's not coming back guys.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

^Have to agree.

 

[Tg11]

Yes Bale wouldn't come back even if he was getting a hefty payday

 

[KevTravels]

Yes Bale wouldn't come back even if he was getting a hefty payday

I concur. He has 0 reason to.

He's still doing artsy roles and thank God he is. He's really talented.