Maybe WB would like to branch out from the Nolanverse. Nolan already said that Batman is the only super hero that exsists in his universe. Perhaps WB/DC would like to incorporate the other super heroes to get a universe going like Marvel did. Maybe it would be a plus if Nolan doesn't comeback.
You ve probably seen my posts where i admire Marvel's strategy and how well its executed. I am forever asking for a similar thing from DC. Superman will be rebooted, GL and Flash are coming, so do we need a Batman reboot so that he can fit in with the rest? I hope that DC has some people overseeing their movie projects so what they should do is reinforce them with comic book writers, connoisseurs, etc who would guide the directors and oversee a similar merging process. Marvel's best comic book writers give more than a hand to Marvel's movies.
DC should force Nolan to open his grip on realism just a bit (going back to Begins realism levels and style of direction and maybe even a bit further). I know Nolan feels like god almighty now and he is probably full of himself, but it wouldnt be hard to get him to "unrealism" it up a bit.
And after this glorious origin, it would be a shame if we didnt see the story going on. Do we need another reboot? Do we need random directors coming in and doing a story that ties to no continuity? And yes Snyder, we'll read the goddamn DKR, you dont have to adapt it page by page!
Another director should take it up and keep it going. Its what happens in the comics whenever a writer or artist is replaced. The new guy will work on the merger of the franchises because i know Nolan would never comply to such a demand. I dont know about you, but i'd like some cameos, or maybe even team ups. It doesnt necessarily have to be a Flash or Superman cameo, but Question, Green Arrow, Black Canary and other more grounded characters could easily appear. And since they'll probably never get their own movie, DC could promote them through these films (as long as its done right and not overplayed). Though i suspect that even that will enrage many batfans so the cameos could happen in Superman's more open world. For example a Green Lantern could warn him about a new threat from space without further participating in the story. Or he could visit Bruce to ask him for advice, help, tools, etc.
Each major franchise (Batman, Superman, GL, Flash) can keep doing its thing and every few years they can do a Justice League movie. Grimdark Batman fans can choose not to watch it because it wouldnt be their batman!
(see video. Btw this episode was directed by Paul Dini)
Although I know you're not much of a fan of Nolan's Batman films, I would be incredibly disappointed if he doesn't return for just one more.
I also, would like to see Batman go back to having some more of a fantasy vibe in a future film but would really like to see where Nolan would take him for one more outing.
If Nolan doesn't return it will just be like Burton's films all over. I enjoyed both but to my dying day will always wonder what he would have done for a third film.
Ok i agree with you, but not with the part in bold. It just doesnt make sense. Had Burton done 3 films you would have wondered what he'd do in a 4rth. But Nolan has to come back even for those who dont like his work, because he put Batman in a position that he has to come back from. Burton didnt leave anything open. Besides, the way he was going, his next Batman film would have been an S&M film with batsuits.
