The Dark Knight Rises Casting Call (All Villains)

[Cunning Stunts]

To be honest, other than Angelina Jolie's overrated acting skills, my biggest issue with her would be the fact that I'd feel like she was in Batman because she's allowing us to see her in Batman, so to speak. It's kind of like a "God(dess) amongst men" type of feeling with her beeing in this movie... That's the way it felt for me in the little clips I've seen of Wanted (granted, I've yet to see the whole movie), as well as a few other movies I've seen her in.

I don't know, I just don't see her fitting. It just feels too much like it'd be a "privelage" to have her in the movie, if that makes any sense.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

I think his problems with substance abuse helped him get the gig, I mean Stark is a alcoholic!!

 

[Crook]

I wouldn't say Robert Downey Jr was an obvious choice from a studio's point of view.

Lol, well the studio's have a very skewed view on things so I tend not to care what they think.

Sure, as an actor it was a dead cert he'd be able to pull the role off. But his past problems with substance abuse still hung over him.

That's kinda why he's so perfect. As good as RDJ is as an actor, the role of Tony Stark is a breeze for him. Simply because he IS the character. In the same way that Nicholson was a over-the-top and very charismatic lunatic that made him so fitting for Joker, RDJ is a well-known substance abuser who carries a playboy demeanor. That's Tony Stark.

 

[ScarecrowMan666]

To be honest, other than Angelina Jolie's overrated acting skills, my biggest issue with her would be the fact that I'd feel like she was in Batman because she's allowing us to see her in Batman, so to speak. It's kind of like a "God(dess) amongst men" type of feeling with her beeing in this movie... That's the way it felt for me in the little clips I've seen of Wanted (granted, I've yet to see the whole movie), as well as a few other movies I've seen her in.

I don't know, I just don't see her fitting. It just feels too much like it'd be a "privelage" to have her in the movie, if that makes any sense.

Thank you Cunning Stunts. t:

 

[The Batkilt]

I see completely why he was a great fit for the role, I was just meaning from a studio's point of view in a big budget, summer tentpole film he might not be considered the most obvious or reliable choice for the lead. I think Marvel self-financing the film meant that wasn't so much of an issue, but had it been another studio I'm not convinced it wouldn't have been.

 

[Sawyer]

are you.. serious..?

Your damn right, I am. Are you serious?

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Is she the right choice for Catwoman in Nolan's movies? Maybe not. But shes not a bad actor at all.

 

[ScarecrowMan666]

That's your opinion. The world would be a very boring place without differences in opinions.

 

[Crook]

I dont think Bale was an obvious choice. Yes he has done roles that are a bit blue, but I dont think he was the obvious choice because of that.

I strongly disagree. Bale was basically the only choice for Batman, back in the day according to fans. There was no one else carrying nearly the same amount of support he had. Not even on these forums, but basically any Batman fanboy that was on the internet.

You should've seen the day he was cast. I will never forget it, because it was the first day I signed up onto these forums after lurking so long: September 11, 2003. You shoulda seen it. The batboards were on fire, and celebrations were all you could see.

 

[dontplaydead27]

"I guess you havn't seen Raising Arizona? "

Yeah I believed I caught some of that on Comedy Central a couple years ago? It's been awhile. To be honest I probably didn't watch it because he was in it.

I have seen unfortunately, Gone in Sixty Seconds (not my type of movie at all, but that's beside the point) The Family Man, National Treasure, among a few other oldies.

I seem to have forgotten he was in "The Rock", which I liked. Hmm.


Guess i'll have to burn my copy of that!

 

[[A]]

Is she the right choice for Catwoman in Nolan's movies? Maybe not. But shes not a bad actor at all.

Why you say actor? When I wanna learn better english, you people confuse me !!!

 

[ScarecrowMan666]

Why you say actor? When I wanna learn better english, you people confuse me !!!

 

[Crook]

To be honest, other than Angelina Jolie's overrated acting skills, my biggest issue with her would be the fact that I'd feel like she was in Batman because she's allowing us to see her in Batman, so to speak. It's kind of like a "God(dess) amongst men" type of feeling with her beeing in this movie... That's the way it felt for me in the little clips I've seen of Wanted (granted, I've yet to see the whole movie), as well as a few other movies I've seen her in.

I don't know, I just don't see her fitting. It just feels too much like it'd be a "privelage" to have her in the movie, if that makes any sense.

You can apply this sort of reasoning to ANY A-lister that would so happen to join this franchise. In any case, I don't really see why.

You will not find a bigger franchise than Batman, that has gathered in Hollywood's most famed and elite actors. If you ask me, moreso now than ever before, it's a privilege for the actor to be in this series. Not the other way around.

 

[Laderlappen]

I strongly disagree. Bale was basically the only choice for Batman, back in the day according to fans. There was no one else carrying nearly the same amount of support he had. Not even on these forums, but basically any Batman fanboy that was on the internet.

You should've seen the day he was cast. I will never forget it, because it was the first day I signed up onto these forums after lurking so long: September 11, 2003. You shoulda seen it. The batboards were on fire, and celebrations were all you could see.

That's possible. I wasnt around here back then. But I think most popular choice doesnt have to equal most obvious. Its a bit suprising to me actually that he was sucha popular choice.

 

[The Batkilt]

I strongly disagree. Bale was basically the only choice for Batman, back in the day according to fans. There was no one else carrying nearly the same amount of support he had. Not even on these forums, but basically any Batman fanboy that was on the internet.

You should've seen the day he was cast. I will never forget it, because it was the first day I signed up onto these forums after lurking so long: September 11, 2003. You shoulda seen it. The batboards were on fire, and celebrations were all you could see.

From what I can remember from back then the real decision WB had was what script to go with and what director. I've also read the fact Bale himself was on the same level as Nolan helped Nolan land the gig. Not sure how much truth there is to that.

You can apply this sort of reasoning to ANY A-lister that would so happen to join this franchise. In any case, I don't really see why.

You will not find a bigger franchise than Batman, that has gathered in Hollywood's most famed and elite actors. If you ask me, moreso now than ever before, it's a privilege for the actor to be in this series. Not the other way around.

I think Aeghast meant gender terms - using actor instead of actress.

 

[Sawyer]

Why you say actor? When I wanna learn better english, you people confuse me !!!

Doesnt "actor" basically apply to both genders these days?

 

[Crook]

That's possible. I wasnt around here back then. But I think most popular choice doesnt have to equal most obvious. Its a bit suprising to me actually that he was sucha popular choice.

When it comes to the fans, the most popular usually is the most obvious. Why are you surprised about his support btw?

From what I can remember from back then the real decision WB had was what script to go with and what director. I've also read the fact Bale himself was on the same level as Nolan helped Nolan land the gig. Not sure how much truth there is to that.

I think WB was most definitely going with a darker take, hence why they got Nolan. Bale wasn't a studio choice, and his very frail physique at the time didn't help matters. Nolan convinced them though after showing his screen test.

I think Aeghast meant gender terms - using actor instead of actress.

....wow. Some Matrix glitch just happened, because I could've sworn someone just switched out the post I was responding to. It's fixed now. Weird.

 

[[A]]

Doesnt "actor" basically apply to both genders these days?

I don't know--you tell me

 

[Sawyer]

I don't know--you tell me

It was rhetorical. And, yes, it does.

 

[The Batkilt]

I don't know--you tell me

I think it just depends on the person to be honest. Some use actor regardless of gender. Personally I don't but that's just because I'm used to using 'actress' for a female. I would find it confusing if English wasn't my first language as well.

 

[[A]]

It was rhetorical. And, yes, it does.

Oki do, thanks for the lesson (no sarcasm!)

 

[Laderlappen]

When it comes to the fans, the most popular usually is the most obvious. Why are you surprised about his support btw?

Before he did Begins, he had done only smaller movies. And he wasnt a big celebrity.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

You can apply this sort of reasoning to ANY A-lister that would so happen to join this franchise. In any case, I don't really see why.

You will not find a bigger franchise than Batman, that has gathered in Hollywood's most famed and elite actors. If you ask me, moreso now than ever before, it's a privilege for the actor to be in this series. Not the other way around.

Yeah, it could be applied to any A-lister, but I'm saying the feeling is very prominent with Angelina, because she's become such a mega-star in the past few years. There are a numbe of A-listers, though, that I can see fitting into this series very well, almost as if they've been in it the whole time.

I do agree that the actors should regard this film as a privelage to be in, but that doesn't mean they will have that feel to them while watching that particular actor in the movie. However, I do disagree about the gathering of the most famed actors. Before Begins and TDK, I'd barely ever heard about Ledger (whom had just begun to hit his peak in stardom with Brokeback Mountain), Murphy, Holmes (whom I only heard a bit about because of her marriage to Tom Cruise), Gyllenhaal (who has not done many high-caliber movies), etc. To be quite honest, I didn't even realize who Christian Bale really was until I'd watched Batman Begins.

This movie series has become popular for picking up the low-name-yet-surprisingly-good actors, yes, but I would never consider this an "all-star" cast like, say, the Oceans movies. That is, of course, until after the movie has come out.

 

[[A]]

I think it just depends on the person to be honest. Some use actor regardless of gender. Personally I don't but that's just because I'm used to using 'actress' for a female. I would find it confusing if English wasn't my first language as well.

Totally missed your post--thanks for your comment too

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Go easy on me, I'm about to make a suggestion that is completely left-field. It was literally like a lightening bolt hit me in the head. What about the RZA for the Riddler? I'm being deadly serious, I know he don't look nothing like him (for obvious reasons) But the guy can act (proven in American Gangster and Ghost Dog), hes quirky and kooky and he is also a genius in real life. I just think he could bring something really unique to the role and he suits Nolans Bat-verse perfectly IMO.

 

[Crook]

Before he did Begins, he had done only smaller movies. And he wasnt a big celebrity.

Fans tend to not be so narrow-minded with casting. Bale had a cult following, so it's only logical his name would pop up on message boards. Also helps that a lot of his roles were small glimpses into how Bruce/Batman would be played, if he got the part.

Yeah, it could be applied to any A-lister, but I'm saying the feeling is very prominent with Angelina, because she's become such a mega-star in the past few years. There are a numbe of A-listers, though, that I can see fitting into this series very well, almost as if they've been in it the whole time.

I'd say Jack Nicholson and Arnold Schwarzenegger were much more famous names in Hollywood, at the time they were cast for their respective roles.

I do agree that the actors should regard this film as a privelage to be in, but that doesn't mean they will have that feel to them while watching that particular actor in the movie. However, I do disagree about the gathering of the most famed actors. Before Begins and TDK, I'd barely ever heard about Ledger (whom had just begun to hit his peak in stardom with Brokeback Mountain), Murphy, Holmes (whom I only heard a bit about because of her marriage to Tom Cruise), Gyllenhaal (who has not done many high-caliber movies), etc. To be quite honest, I didn't even realize who Christian Bale really was until I'd watched Batman Begins.

This movie series has become popular for picking up the low-name-yet-surprisingly-good actors, yes, but I would never consider this an "all-star" cast like, say, the Oceans movies. That is, of course, until after the movie has come out.

1) I was referring to the franchise. That includes Burton and Schumacher.
2) I noted fame and elite class of actors. So if they're not famous, then more than likely they're highly known names within the "filmgoing and acting community".