The Dark Knight Rises Christian Bale Rules Out Robin For Batman 3 (and beyond)

[Hunter Rider]

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Posted on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm by: Hunter Stephenson

Several weeks ago, rumors circled offline once again that Robin would appear in the sequel to The Dark Knight. It reminded me of the “rumor waves” last year when everyone in the industry suddenly discovered The Long Halloween storyline and held it up as the script to Christopher Nolan’s second Batman sequel. According to StarPulse, Christian Bale not only considers Robin lame, he has threatened to remake The Machinist as a documentary if the character crosses his path…

“If Robin crops up in one of the new Batman films, I’ll be chaining myself up somewhere and refusing to go to work.”
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Some fans will be blinded by a premature warm happiness after reading, “one of the new Batman films,” but Nolan has insisted this a trilogy. No matter, we are of the agreement that not only should Robin be dismissed, the word “robin” in general should be banned from this franchise. It’s not dark enough, nor does it embolden comparisons to The Godfather 2, Heat, and an “extraordinary cinematic revolution” spelled out by 400,000 lit firecrackers. Actually, that last one is worthy of Robin. We josh.

 

[Venom 1988]

I have no words to say except they should read Dark Victory

 

[Rezzo]

Well I'm glad Nolan and Bale feel the same about the issue cause I for one don't want to see Robin in Nolan's Batman universe.

 

[storyteller]

I'd love to see robin in nolans batman universe. Robin has greatly evolved beyond the "HOLY RUSTED METAL BATMAN". The kid can be just as serious and badass as his adult counterpart. The stigma of Adam west tv show and the goofy sidekicks of the era have have harder to clean then what it did to their bosses.

 

[Jahan]

I have no words to say except they should read Dark Victory

Apparently, Dark Victory is Bales fav book (well, thats Wikipedia for you)
So its either a ruse or its true.
Id go for the latter

 

[Pauluz]

I always hated Robin. So, I'm happy!

 

[Microchip]

Me too. Batman's little orphan life companion should stay far, far away from this franchise. If he needs backup, he's already got it in Gordan, and I can't see why you'd need Robin in a more serious, darker Batman anyways.

 

[Two-Face]

If WB wants Robin in the third one then Nolan & Co are out?



I have nothing against Robin but I don't want him.

 

[Rockbottom]

Pretty sure WB would take Nolan and Bale over Robin any day.


...Who wouldn't?

 

[Crook]

Clearly Bale knows nothing about the character if he goes as far to make that joke. There's a difference in the character not fitting your preference, but implying he's lame or worthless is entirely another matter.

I have a feeling Bale's only knowledge of Robin is from the Adam West show, or the stereotype of the jolly sidekick. Shame.

 

[Ferd]

I for one am happy about this bit, it's not the first time he's gone on record as saying as much. I don't see Robin having a place in the Nolan-verse of Bats.

 

[buff17]

I kinda think Bale is just saying that at this point to say it. Maybe trying to throw us off. I have a feeling that we will at least get a hint of Robin in the 3rd film. Something about Robin to me, just brings a sort of "light" in to Bruce's darkest. Maybe some sort of hope, something they could be explored in later films.

Honestly though, I trust in Nolan and Bale to bring us the goods. With or without Robin.

 

[TLH]

I can't stand Robin, so thank god that Bale/Nolan and Co. are against the character.

 

[Batman137]

No Robin!!!!!

 

[terry78]

I really don't think that's Bale's choice to make. What comic fan can honestly say Robin is a one note character? You should know fully well what he's brought to the universe, and if you don't, do some research like you would for a ****ing term paper, tonight. BTAS was able to give us a believable Robin, so it's not rocket science.

 

[Leenie]

I don't want to see Robin anywhere near Nolan's Batman movies.

I have nothing totally against Robin, but I have always preferred Batman doing his thing by himself.

 

[Dark Globe]

I want Nightwing. A twisted Nightwing.

 

[Saint]

Sigh; it's so depressing that so many people dismiss Robin. Schumacher does him poorly, and suddenly the entire community decides that the only way he can be done is the wrong way. Is this selective ignorance a disease? Am I at risk?

Robin, just like Batman, is as good or bad as you make him, and as tonally appropriate as you make him. He's an integral part of the Batman mythos, and has been written in ways that suit the modern Batman for years and years. His presence will not make the film any less dark, any more campy, or any of the other nonsense you people spew. Any writer or filmmaker worth his salt can make Robin work.

 

[terry78]

 

[Venom 1988]

Apparently, Dark Victory is Bales fav book (well, thats Wikipedia for you)
So its either a ruse or its true.
Id go for the latter

Then how the heck can he not see how Robin can work?? In that he never really left Wayne Manor (except for Batman's "test" to scare the **** out of Zucco). The rest of the time he was just training and doesn't officially become Robin until the last couple of pages.

 

[fabman]

He said in an interview that Dark Victory was one of his fav Batman comics. Anyway, why do y'all want Robin? I prefer to see Batman alone and if the lil' guy never ever appears on the big screen again... why not? Let's keep him in the comics, but leave the Dark Knight alone on the big screen! Maybe in part 10, when they've run out of ideas...

 

[Sawyer]

Sigh; it's so depressing that so many people dismiss Robin. Schumacher does him poorly, and suddenly the entire community decides that the only way he can be done is the wrong way. Is this selective ignorance a disease? Am I at risk?

Robin, just like Batman, is as good or bad as you make him, and as tonally appropriate as you make him. He's an integral part of the Batman mythos, and has been written in ways that suit the modern Batman for years and years. His presence will not make the film any less dark, any more campy, or any of the other nonsense you people spew. Any writer or filmmaker worth his salt can make Robin work.

Heres how I feel on the subject: If Nolan wants to introduce Dick Grayson in the future, I'm fine with that. But just as Dick Grayson. No way in hell do I want to see Batman standing atop a building with Robin trailing behind him. Introduce the kid, foreshadow Robin and leave it at that.

 

[turtlefocker]

I think he should be solo for at least one more movie, maybe have a hint at "The Flying Grayson's" at the end of Batman 3.

 

[Crook]

Heres how I feel on the subject: If Nolan wants to introduce Dick Grayson in the future, I'm fine with that. But just as Dick Grayson. No way in hell do I want to see Batman standing atop a building with Robin trailing behind him. Introduce the kid, foreshadow Robin and leave it at that.

That'd be absolutely pointless. That's like introducing Selina and never showing/developing her into Catwoman.

If they don't want Robin, fine. Don't bother with Grayson then, just for the sake of it. I'd be much more comfortable with a team that actually understands the character.

 

[terry78]

I don't get why it's a problem. He's going to end up with Robin at some point. Even if this is the "Nolan-verse", a term I hate even got coined, he's still Batman, and every Batman ends up with Grayson as his ward at some point.