The Dark Knight Is Nolan abusing his reputation?

[Doc Holliday]

the trust if officially gone

Why, because he didn't cast Williams after all that ridiculous amount of spamming you did about him?

Guys, honestly, Ledger wasn't my first choice either, but the more I think about it, the more I like him for the role. He is a great actor, really, and he's got a good smile. I think he can do it.

 

[StorminNorman]

Heath Ledger was always my first choice - because, you know, I am just good like that.

 

[Abaddon]

Is that really that serious? He can make whatever decision he ****ing wants.

 

[The Last Meatbag]

Is it a concrete thing of Heath being the Joker?

 

[Doc Holliday]

Is it a concrete thing of Heath being the Joker?

Basically, at this point, the concrete is poured, we're just waiting for it to dry.

 

[Parker]

Heath Ledger as the Joker sounds crazy to me, I almost couldn't think of anyone worse for the role. But Brandon Routh proved me totally wrong in Superman Returns, so I learned my lesson about prejudice. I'll have to wait until I actually see the sequel to Batman before I cast my ballot.

 

[The Last Meatbag]

Basically, at this point, the concrete is poured, we're just waiting for it to dry.

...............what?

 

[Doc Holliday]

It's on Latino Review, BOF, IGN, etc., but we haven't had an official announcement yet. That's expected tomorrow or Sunday at Comic-Con.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Who knows....they could keep us hanging all summer if they want to.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Who knows....they could keep us hanging all summer if they want to.

Indeed they could. But it's expected at Comic-Con. And damn Nolan if we don't get something.

 

[griffolyon12]

I'm a little upset over the casting of Ledger as Joker, although I would have preferred Lachy Hulme or even Paul Bettany. But the main reason I'm mad is because Nolan just picked Ledger out of the blue and we had knowledge of this what so ever. Now I may sound whiny like, "Nolan should listen to the fans first." But thats not the case.

Nolan built up a reputation with Batman Begins. He listened to the fans for casting choices before making his own. He went over to DC comic writers to ask for their approval before making any neccassary changes. My point is, it seems that Nolan is taking advantage of his status as a director. Many fans put their faith into Nolan, accepting mostly anything that will be developed in BB2. But now its like a stab in the back. Its like Nolan doesn't care who the fans want as Joker.

Maybe Ledger was really good in his screentest and Nolan saw something. Maybe Ledger will prove me wrong and make a great Joker in the film. But Nolan should have kept the fans informed that Ledger was a candidate. Its like he's forgetting to do everything that made BB such a huge success.

I'm sorry. i just had to get that off my chest.

I know what you are saying,but at the same time we aren't the people sitting in a room hearing all of these guys read the script for them.And Ledger wouldn't of been offered the part unless he was the best person who read for the part or the people in front of him couldn't work in the filming schedule.I have trust that Nolan won't let us down,he never really has done anything to make me not trust him.And from how good he cast the parts in BB I don't think he will let me down now.And it could be worst,he couldn't even listen to fans at all.Another thing I've always said,just because a guy looks like the character and can pull off the look it doesn't necessarily mean they are the best actor for how the role is written.

 

[kpjoon]

I think Nolan has spoiled us too much.
Fanboys are crazy.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Yeah, like some here already said.

Don't listen to the fans, most of them really don't know what they want......and since they're not behind the scenes....well, ya know...

 

[Superman4ever]

Heath was an out-of-the-box kind of choice. NO ONE had him pegged for the role...no one even considered him. I personally think that he must have been spectacular during the screen test. He must have done something to impress Nolan, which sorta gives me chills. '08 can't get here fast enough.

INWT!

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Well, there had to have been a screentest....I imagine. Unless he saw something in his other roles........but even then, WB would need a screentest to greenlight him....I guess.

 

[Sharkboy]

exactly! there MUST have been a screentest, and if nolan was impressed with Ledgers screentest, then thats good enuf for me. nuff sed really : /

 

[griffolyon12]

I have enough trust in Nolan to know he wont let me down.

 

[Karea07]

whoa are you ****ing kidding me?

 

[FaT_tONle]

I'm a little upset over the casting of Ledger as Joker, although I would have preferred Lachy Hulme or even Paul Bettany. But the main reason I'm mad is because Nolan just picked Ledger out of the blue and we had knowledge of this what so ever. Now I may sound whiny like, "Nolan should listen to the fans first." But thats not the case.

Nolan built up a reputation with Batman Begins. He listened to the fans for casting choices before making his own. He went over to DC comic writers to ask for their approval before making any neccassary changes. My point is, it seems that Nolan is taking advantage of his status as a director. Many fans put their faith into Nolan, accepting mostly anything that will be developed in BB2. But now its like a stab in the back. Its like Nolan doesn't care who the fans want as Joker.

Maybe Ledger was really good in his screentest and Nolan saw something. Maybe Ledger will prove me wrong and make a great Joker in the film. But Nolan should have kept the fans informed that Ledger was a candidate. Its like he's forgetting to do everything that made BB such a huge success.

I'm sorry. i just had to get that off my chest.

This is the biggest load of sh:t ever... directors never should go by what the "fan" thinks... maybe use their thoughts to get an idea of what they might be looking for... but no way should the fan's influence Nolan's decision...

 

[explode7]

HEy guys next week you should watch Celebrity Death Match there're showing Christian Bale Vs Adam West. Will be interesting to watch.

 

[kpjoon]

hahahaha I can't wait for that.
They should do a Bale vs Clooney one next.

 

[explode7]

Who do you want to win. Although I have a pretty good idea

 

[kpjoon]

Bale of course.

 

[explode7]

Fanboys would cry if he didn't or got hurt. The thing about that show is everyone gets hurt badly but how they got hurt is what is interesting. So how will Adam hurt Bale or vice versa.

 

[Boom]

Adam West will win.