Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[cerealkiller182]

Nolan's Batman III, for lack of a better title, will be Bale's last film as TDK.

Contractually. If Nolan walks, I think Bale would definitely threaten to walk. But I think he'll surprise us. The way I would see it from bale's point of view is a long standing healthy money making franchise that would keep me funded during indie movies with very low budgets but with the kind of content actors would levitate though. But I would not be surprised if and when bale walks, hes always seemed more loyal to Nolan than Batman

 

[Venom'sDad]

Contractually. If Nolan walks, I think Bale would definitely threaten to walk. But I think he'll surprise us. The way I would see it from bale's point of view is a long standing healthy money making franchise that would keep me funded during indie movies with very low budgets but with the kind of content actors would levitate though. But I would not be surprised if and when bale walks, hes always seemed more loyal to Nolan than Batman

I hear what you saying, but money is not an issue right now with Bale. It's the quality of the roles & films, in his eyes. He has said that he do not want to be type-casted. Now when he gets older and work become more less frequent... money will become an issue. Now, it's about his legacy as a character actor.

 

[SuperAl]

I hear what you saying, but money is not an issue right now with Bale. It's the quality of the roles & films, in his eyes. He has said that he do not want to be type-casted. Now when he gets older and work become more less frequent... money will become an issue. Now, it's about his legacy as a character actor.

eh if Bale was really interested in expanding his range and all that he'd be trying to make comedies/love stories instead of all action. I still remember before batman begins was out he mentioned he was signed up for a team up movie ala justice league, worlds finest, and he even said he was up for it and i honestly think he still is, he just likes to stay out of the media and be a debbie downer by just saying no to everything. if this guy can be convinced to star in the crap movie Terminator Salvation i think he can be talked into making an appearance in JL

 

[Venom'sDad]

That's a feeling that we see from the outside; but in his eyes, he really believe in the films he does and the directors he works with, in helping him build a legacy in character acting. We may see it differently, no doubt; but, listen to what he says in interviews when describing the roles he takes and directors he wish to work with. It's not my opinion... it come from his own mouth.

As far as Terminator... I think it was more like working with Carpenter, than it was the script. I don't think he put much diligence in the script as his assumptions that "Carpenter" is directing the film.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

That's a feeling that we see from the outside; but in his eyes, he really believe in the films he does and the directors he works with, in helping him build a legacy in character acting. We may see it differently, no doubt; but, listen to what he says in interviews when describing the roles he takes and directors he wish to work with. It's not my opinion... it come from his own mouth.

Apart from Morgan Freeman, who said it for "Batman begins" and "The Dark Knight", it's difficult that you'll ever hear an actor says "I'm doing this movie for the money".

 

[cerealkiller182]

I hear what you saying, but money is not an issue right now with Bale. It's the quality of the roles & films, in his eyes. He has said that he do not want to be type-casted. Now when he gets older and work become more less frequent... money will become an issue. Now, it's about his legacy as a character actor.

Agree that money is not an issue, or at least a big one, but I find it very hard to see Bale turning down well earned, well deserved money and a psychologically interesting character in a high profile movie. Bales not that good or that well-known to be that picky IMO.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Apart from Morgan Freeman, who said it for "Batman begins" and "The Dark Knight", it's difficult that you'll ever hear an actor says "I'm doing this movie for the money".

Agree that money is not an issue, or at least a big one, but I find it very hard to see Bale turning down well earned, well deserved money and a psychologically interesting character in a high profile movie. Bales not that good or that well-known to be that picky IMO.

Look, no doubt if he was offer 20 mil to do a film, I think he would do it. Money talks, BS walks. All I'm saying is, what he has said. That's all we can base our assumptions on. Right now, money is not really an issue... he's making plenty of it. Later in life maybe; or if the economy get worse... than I can see everyone taking all they can get. However, as for now, that is what he has said. You all are injecting to much of your own personal feeling into it.

 

[cerealkiller182]

Look, no doubt if he was offer 20 mil to do a film, I think he would do it. Money talks, BS walks. All I'm saying is, what he has said. That's all we can base our assumptions on. Right now, money is not really an issue... he's making plenty of it. Later in life maybe; or if the economy get worse... than I can see everyone taking all they can get. However, as for now, that is what he has said.

My post was obviously not just about money. Blocbuster film offers a wider audience, more filmmakers taking notice and studio confidence for when he wants to do indies. The industry isnt split into money and independent film. Its naive to say he wouldnt do Batman, cynical to say he would. But Bales own opinion on the matter matters very little. Because most of what he has said has been directing almost entirely at Nolan and what Nolan has does and what he can do. Theres no way to know what Bale would say, one one hand he is proud and arrogant and would totally walk, but he is also in no position to be so picky IMO

 

[Venom'sDad]

My post was obviously not just about money. Blocbuster film offers a wider audience, more filmmakers taking notice and studio confidence for when he wants to do indies.

Oh, I understand and agree; I'm just saying what he has said in the past.

 

[FaT_tONle]

eh if Bale was really interested in expanding his range and all that he'd be trying to make comedies/love stories instead of all action. I still remember before batman begins was out he mentioned he was signed up for a team up movie ala justice league, worlds finest, and he even said he was up for it and i honestly think he still is, he just likes to stay out of the media and be a debbie downer by just saying no to everything. if this guy can be convinced to star in the crap movie Terminator Salvation i think he can be talked into making an appearance in JL

Gotto love the logic of fanboys... because he did a crappy film like Terminator, he'll do JLA, which would imply it will be equally crappy as well. But I 100% agree.

 

[SuperAl]

Gotto love the logic of fanboys... because he did a crappy film like Terminator, he'll do JLA, which would imply it will be equally crappy as well. But I 100% agree.

no my logic is that he got TALKED into terminator salvation. He was initially approached to play John Conner, however he said NO. He even bashed the idea of another terminator film, there are multiple quotes of him saying how everyone was telling him it was a stupid idea for him to even consider the role. Yet they somehow managed to get him to say the word YES, are you following me here. Im not fanboy of batman or bale, trust me. Im a superman fanboy, i just dont like the idea of 2 actors playing one character in 2 different movies.

Besides the point, what does anything ive said have to do with the quality of the JL movie? my point was he can be talked into playin batman in JL. People are saying Bale won't do a JL movie because it aint "realistic" enough for his batman, i call a major bullf**king **** on that one. Hes just saying this stuff so the studios pay him more money. He was into the idea before the release of the first one, why wouldnt he be into the idea now.

my main point is i dont like the idea of recasting batman just for a JL movie.

 

[Webhead2006]

I thought bale only did terminator due to jonah nolan doing a rewrite of the script, to bad he didnt get more credit for the film.

 

[SuperAl]

I thought bale only did terminator due to jonah nolan doing a rewrite of the script, to bad he didnt get more credit for the film.

even so, the way he talked about the terminator project made it seem like there would be no way he'd be involved in the project. He practically insulted McG a few times before he signed on. Also if Bale made the rewrite happen that kinda just shows that he doesnt care that much about quality of scripts because he basically made John Conner a main character in that movie when he was only suppose to be a supporting role in the first movie of this trilogy. Maybe Bale just doesnt wanna take a backseat to all these other actors unless his character is gonna be a major role in the JL movie.

 

[Anita18]

I thought bale only did terminator due to jonah nolan doing a rewrite of the script, to bad he didnt get more credit for the film.

Considering what a mess the script was, he's probably thankful he WASN'T credited. It's obvious that he was limited to what he could change - he could only beef up the Connor role, but it only made the movie's focus unclear.

 

[FaT_tONle]

no my logic is that he got TALKED into terminator salvation. He was initially approached to play John Conner, however he said NO. He even bashed the idea of another terminator film, there are multiple quotes of him saying how everyone was telling him it was a stupid idea for him to even consider the role. Yet they somehow managed to get him to say the word YES, are you following me here. Im not fanboy of batman or bale, trust me. Im a superman fanboy, i just dont like the idea of 2 actors playing one character in 2 different movies.

Besides the point, what does anything ive said have to do with the quality of the JL movie? my point was he can be talked into playin batman in JL. People are saying Bale won't do a JL movie because it aint "realistic" enough for his batman, i call a major bullf**king **** on that one. Hes just saying this stuff so the studios pay him more money. He was into the idea before the release of the first one, why wouldnt he be into the idea now.

my main point is i dont like the idea of recasting batman just for a JL movie.

Just the way you said it implied that the reception of JLA would rival the crap that was Salvation. I basically said the same thing in the previous page. I am aware that wasn't your attention and was agreeing with your point on Bale with the realism and the recasting thing.

 

[BestGirl]

no my logic is that he got TALKED into terminator salvation. He was initially approached to play John Conner, however he said NO. He even bashed the idea of another terminator film, there are multiple quotes of him saying how everyone was telling him it was a stupid idea for him to even consider the role. Yet they somehow managed to get him to say the word YES, are you following me here. Im not fanboy of batman or bale, trust me. Im a superman fanboy, i just dont like the idea of 2 actors playing one character in 2 different movies.

Besides the point, what does anything ive said have to do with the quality of the JL movie? my point was he can be talked into playin batman in JL. People are saying Bale won't do a JL movie because it aint "realistic" enough for his batman, i call a major bullf**king **** on that one. Hes just saying this stuff so the studios pay him more money. He was into the idea before the release of the first one, why wouldnt he be into the idea now.

my main point is i dont like the idea of recasting batman just for a JL movie.

He was really willing to do JLA before BB? I'm surprised.

 

[Timstuff]

It's all about the $$$. If Warner Bros. will pay, Christian Bale will play.

 

[The Guard]

It's all about how he feels at a given moment.

Bale has picked some great projects, but he's also made some pretty average projects and scripts work (BATMAN BEGINS was not great writing, it was buyoed by a few great moments and stellar acting and execution). I don't know that he neccessarily is the best judge of writing ability, or even story, I think he just does what interests him, and he's come right out and said that he does movies that will financially allow him to do smaller, more intimate films (He's basically saying that yes, some movies he does somewhat for the money, and that's okay, it's a good strategy).

If Bale wants to do JLA come time, he'll do JLA. It's pretty much that simple. It seems to me a bit silly to speculate on whether he actually would or not, because we're not him.

 

[solidsnake86]

It think its silly that people say he would absolutely not do it. Sure, when this specific project came on the table maybe he wasnt interested in doing it, seeing as how TDK hadnt come out yet. But to say that bale is above a project like this is absurd. I don't think he would mind cashing in the cheque they would pay him to appear in it especially if its a good story.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea it all about timing, mood, and money in the end. And as for jla its doubtful we will see it form for real any time soon.

 

[cerealkiller182]

yea it all about timing, mood, and money in the end. And as for jla its doubtful we will see it form for real any time soon.

Agreed. I doubt JLA happens during the tenure of Reynolds and Bale

 

[BestGirl]

Agreed. I doubt JLA happens during the tenure of Reynolds and Bale

Given how slowly WB is when it comes to making superhero movies it's hard to imagine them ever going the Marvel route and introducing JLers in separate films before coming out with a unified JLA flick. I think if we ever do get a JLA movie, it'll be like the Miller version and contain actors who haven't starred in a solo franchise.

A thought just occurred to me: does anyone think it would be a good idea to the opposite of what Marvel is doing, and come out with a group movie first, followed by solo movies for each superhero?

 

[biolumen]

A thought just occurred to me: does anyone think it would be a good idea to the opposite of what Marvel is doing, and come out with a group movie first, followed by solo movies for each superhero?

Given the unlikelihood of WB ever being able to follow Marvel's plan towards a team up film, I and a few others have been calling for just that.

 

[Webhead2006]

i rather start solo films first so we can get to know and see the characters grow and why they are who they are, so when team film we can see how they all work or not work together and try to save the day from what ever threat it might be from supervillain groups, to robots, to alien invasions.

But i do see the point and that was going to be a factor with miller's jl with ww/flash/gl potentially getting spin off from the group film. But its hard to say which will in the end would be the best for wb.

 

[BestGirl]

i rather start solo films first so we can get to know and see the characters grow and why they are who they are, so when team film we can see how they all work or not work together and try to save the day from what ever threat it might be from supervillain groups, to robots, to alien invasions.

But i do see the point and that was going to be a factor with miller's jl with ww/flash/gl potentially getting spin off from the group film. But its hard to say which will in the end would be the best for wb.

I would prefer solo films before a group film too, but I can't see WB pulling it off. We'll probably have to hope they go in the other direction, so we could at least see all these guys on screen together.