How do you guys think Batman should be handled in JLA

[Wally West]

First off...going with any other choice than Bale is unfortunate right now to say the least.

Assuming Tom welling is in the running for Superman they might survive not casting Routh(who did a good job with what he was given in SR). At least they have another current Superman.

I doubt any former actors who have portrayed bats (keaten, Kilmer...) would be considered.

And here's the big thing to consider, if you're hoping a big name will be cast...Bruce Wayne will probably show up very little if at all in the film, so they're face will be covered for most of the preformance. That's not the most attractive offer to A-list actors.

I think it'll probably be alright, but I wonder how much of a focal point batman will be in the film.

It'll be interesting. Nolan's Batman franchise is money in the bank, and I don't think they want to screw with that too much. Although I think Batman will play a significant role in the story somehow, I wonder how much screen time he'll actually get. He is so established, and there are other heros to flesh out and give origins to, that I could see him in more of a suporting role, and not a staring one.

 

[Justice Bringer]

How should Batman be handled?

Do this film after Batman III and use Christian Bale and Brandon Routh.

Thats all.

 

[Wally West]

right. that would have been the best move.

but it's too late for that at this point. so what now?

 

[Justice Bringer]

Its never too late in Hollywood. Nothing is certain at this point.

 

[ClarkLuther55]

How should Batman be handled?

Do this film after Batman III and use Christian Bale and Brandon Routh.

Thats all.

Damn right. If you can't get Bale, then at least get the "after Batman III" part.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Yeah Bale even said hes down with an ensemble picture. But at WizardCon (the one with the TDK trailer); he specifically said they *should* wait to do JL AFTER Batman III; that'd be the smart move.

 

[Artistsean]

I would wait then, If Bale would do it after Batman III. But I thought he said their Batman wouldn't fit in that JLA world. And he didn't want to hurt their version of Batman.

Plus the JLA film might push forward on some other heroes whose films are lagging behind (like GL, Flash, and Wonder Woman.) Leading to their own solo films. Just saying thats one of the up sides.

Well I guess if this JLA film is pushed forward, and it looks like they are seriously trying at this point, then I think Batman should be used sparingly.
Not that his part should be seriously cut down or out, just not make him the star (the way X-Men did to Wolverine.) Just because he is their most popular (him and Superman) doesn't mean it should be about him.
I think the film should give each character, including Batman, their moment to shine in the film, but focus on the others mostly.
the non Superman/ Batman characters.

As for what Batman should be like in the film, I think he should be shown as a loner. While the others mingle he is tracking down leads, no down time. He should be seperated from the team. It should also show that he is human with no powers (make that important) but then show that he is maybe their best member.
(you know, all without making the film all about him.t: If thats possible.)

So if they push this all the way through, then thats what I think he should be like. A loner, grim and seperated from the team. (eventually gets closer to the others), who is also their most dangerous member,
who they don't focus on too much.

 

[Tempest19]

If they want young, fine- Batman CAN be young. But, he has to show several key traits:

- Dark/ Brooding.
- Haunted by his past.
- Fits in with the bad guys easily.
- "Growl"voice. The BEST Batmans have always had growl-level voices.
- Looks like a bad ass you would never want to come across. EYES IS KEY.

Personally, the only young actor that comes to mind both acting wise and voice is Jensen Ackles. If this isn't CGI though, he doesn't look the part and thus WB SHOULD be looking for an UNKNOWN who has all of those qualities above.

 

[Justice Bringer]

In the script however, Batman is the leader/anchor of the JLA and the MAIN character of the film.

So yeah, hes pretty much the antithesis of what you suggested ArtistSean.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Personally, the only young actor that comes to mind both acting wise and voice is Jensen Ackles. If this isn't CGI though, he doesn't look the part and thus WB SHOULD be looking for an UNKNOWN who has all of those qualities above.

They should just get an older established actor and go with an older cast.

This is the friggen JLA.

The Justice League consists of established superheroes; not newbie rookies.

I think Jensen is old enough BUT he's not right for Batman.

 

[Artistsean]

He could still not be the MAIN focus, and still be the leader. The film could focus on the other three while Batman is the leader.
I am just saying that since he has his own franchise, it would be nice to focus on those who don't.

 

[Tempest19]

I don't they are going to be newbies. They're just looking for younger actors to draw in more of a crowd, I think... I don't know, but that's how studio mind sets work.

If the casting was young and they didn't want Bale- Hugh Jackman. Gerald Butler is bad ass, but voice doesn't seem "growl"enough more along the lines of a harder normal yelling tone from what I heard in 300, not 'growl'. So if they were looking for all- my key replacement would probably be Hugh Jackman, he's bad ass, he's got the voice, and he can manage the look.

 

[Justice Bringer]

lol

No hes actually got the most focus in the script. He has a love interest subplot with Talia apparently and is tied directly to the OMAC plot...and hes the founder of the League (which is totally out of character).

 

[Justice Bringer]

I don't they are going to be newbies. They're just looking for younger actors to draw in more of a crowd, I think... I don't know, but that's how studio mind sets work.

I think some established actors will draw in a crowd. There have been plenty of successful films that didnt need an MTV-aged cast to sell. This is my ideal cast if they want to keep Christian and Brandon out of this. This cast isnt based on the current script though (which doesnt even have Martian Manhunter in it);

Cast

Michael Trucco http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874001/ - Superman

Evangeline Lily http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1431940/ - Wonder Woman

Nathan Fillion http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277213/ - Green Lantern/ Hal Jordan

Ryan Reynolds http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005351/ - The Flash/ Barry Allen

Clive Owen http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0654110// - Martian Manhunter/ Detective John Jones

Thomas Jane http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005048/ - Aquaman/ Orin

Jim Caviezel http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001029/ - Batman



Theres also a Teen Titans film in the works; so they've already got their bases covered for a younger team.

 

[Tempest19]

/\ Great cast.

Don't know about your Superman guy, never saw him in anything, but other than that- great cast.

I don't agree with the "let's cast young," just stating what the studio motivation is usually behind that.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Michael Trucco is on Battlestar Gallactica cast. Theyre finishing up their final season now. His badass persona reminds me of the Jim Lee Superman.

 

[Street Vendor]

How should Batman be handled?

Do this film after Batman III and use Christian Bale and Brandon Routh.

Thats all.

+1.

 

[X-Maniac]

Michael Trucco http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874001/ - Superman

Evangeline Lily http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1431940/ - Wonder Woman

Nathan Fillion http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277213/ - Green Lantern/ Hal Jordan

Ryan Reynolds http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005351/ - The Flash/ Barry Allen

Clive Owen http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0654110// - Martian Manhunter/ Detective John Jones

Thomas Jane http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005048/ - Aquaman/ Orin

Jim Caviezel http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001029/ - Batman

Good choices mostly... but seeing that line-up makes me think that they would want another female character, and an ethnic minority character.
There are just too many hunky Caucasian guys in your line-up, it looks imbalanced.

 

[TheVileOne]

right. that would have been the best move.

but it's too late for that at this point. so what now?

It's not too late because Brett Ratner's Superman never happened. Or McG's for that matter.

 

[GreenKToo]

I hope the gosling rumor is just that, a rumor.
I would cast Gerard Butler as Batman. Hes known, but hes not at superstar status, so he would be afforadable..

 

[The Marvel]

I would Morrisons JLA comics, all knowing, super intelligent, 10-steps ahead of everyone else Bat God.

 

[Dr. Fate]

lol

No hes actually got the most focus in the script. He has a love interest subplot with Talia apparently and is tied directly to the OMAC plot...and hes the founder of the League (which is totally out of character).

1) I didn't recognize you without your usual Superman avatar.

2) How the Hell can they make Batman the founder of the Justice League? That's not kosher.

3) Hadn't thought of Clive Owen for the Martian Manhunter, but that might work.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Nothing is kosher about that JLA script dude. Batman's characterization is pretty divergent from the Nolan films (or Batman in general).

I like Owen's voice for J'onn especially; it reminds me of MM's voice in the JL Heroes video game.

I removed my \S/ avatar in the wake of WB's stupidity.

 

[Dr. Fate]

Nothing is kosher about that JLA script dude. Batman's characterization is pretty divergent from the Nolan films (or Batman in general).

I like Owen's voice for J'onn especially; it reminds me of MM's voice in the JL Heroes video game.

I removed my \S/ avatar in the wake of WB's stupidity.

You think we've got another Elektra on our hands? Because if that's the low road this thing is goind down, then it's pretty much doomed.

 

[keith_v]

Let's hope this isn't true...

http://batman-on-film.com/justiceleague-on-film.html

Great actor, just the completely wrong man for the role. But let's not forget that it's only a rumor.