BvS The Alfred Pennyworth Casting Thread

[sepharih]

I don't like the way Alfred's portrayed in the new 'Beware the Batman' cartoon, however I do like the idea that he's ex military or secret service and was employed by Thomas and Martha Wayne as a butler and personal protection - after all billionaires with young children are prime targets for kidnappings etc.
So with that in mind we need somebody at least 20yrs older than Bruce, who looks like he could've served in the army in his younger years. I like the idea of Jeremy Irons - could work, but how about Charles Dance? Looks good with the Alfred muzzie (courtesy of David Niven)...

I'm kind of digging this suggestion. I didn't much care for Earth-one either but I think I'm in love with the interpretation of Alfred as a grizzled ex-special forces soldier who masquerades as a butler. It's an interesting twist to the Bruce and Alfred relationship. Charles Dance has a really intimidating air to him that feels appropriate...but I feel as though I've only ever seen him playing villains. I'm sure he's got more range than that, but has he ever played something more endearing as a point of reference?

 

[DarthDaveBanner]

He did play the only likeable male character in Alien 3...

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

Timothy Dalton

Exclusive: Zack Snyder Eying Timothy Dalton For Alfred In Batman/Superman
http://movies.cosmicbooknews.com/co...on-alfred-batman-superman#qvmVSDb0Rl5pFOel.99

This would be consistent with the re-imagined character as portrayed in "Beware the Batman". Dalton has experience playing an MI-6 agent (for crying out loud, he was James Bond) so it would be a perfect fit playing playing Bruce Wayne's bodyguard/butler.
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HELL YEAH!

Alan Rickman is still my #1 choice, but Dalton has been my #2 so i would be happy for this casting news

 

[Rodrigo90]

CBN?

Baloney.

 

[Sub-Zero]

I wonder if dnno1 writes articles for cbn based on what he reads here...

 

[KillerMcQueen]

I got excited for a moment, then I saw it was posted by CBN.

 

[atomicbattery]

Malcolm McDowell- not good to have an Alfred who looks more disturbed than Batman

Alan Rickman- would have a hard time appearing not to find the entire concept ridiculous

John Cleese- he could be wonderful, but the whole 'Q' thing in Bond might make it feel like repeating itself

Terence Stamp- see 'Malcolm McDowell'

Timothy Dalton- could I believe that this guy kind of gave up his own life to raise Bruce Wayne? ummmm, nope

Sean Connery- could be very cool as an EarthOne/BewareTheBatman Alfred, but would he ever do it?

John Hurt- the perfect Alfred Pennyworth in every way

 

[Rodrigo90]

I'm starting to lean towards John Hurt. He has the gentle Gough vibe to him, which I like.

 

[dario2739]

I'm starting to lean towards John Hurt. He has the gentle Gough vibe to him, which I like.

I love John Hurt, one of my favourite actors, but I don't think he's right for Alfred - plus looking down the line of (hopefully) more films in the franchise... I think Hurt's age goes against him!

 

[Krumm]

Christopher Plummer?

 

[Kal-El.9859]

what about somebody that looks like this guy?!?!

 

[Rodrigo90]

I love John Hurt, one of my favourite actors, but I don't think he's right for Alfred - plus looking down the line of (hopefully) more films in the franchise... I think Hurt's age goes against him!

I think he can work as Alfred. Especially a gentle fatherly one. But I'm unsure if he could provide a believable sense of sarcasm in his lines to Bruce - if Alfred has any of course.

His age is bit of problem. But bare in mind, Caine was 70 when he was cast as Alfred.

However, there might be more than 3 Batman films, so Hurt would be older than Caine's end at 79...which could be bit of a mess!

 

[ThePhantasm]

I would love to see Timothy Dalton in the role.

 

[Krumm]

I think he can work as Alfred. Especially a gentle fatherly one. But I'm unsure if he could provide a believable sense of sarcasm in his lines to Bruce - if Alfred has any of course.

His age is bit of problem. But bare in mind, Caine was 70 when he was cast as Alfred.

However, there might be more than 3 Batman films, so Hurt would be older than Caine's end at 79...which could be bit of a mess!

Who says Alfred lives through the series? Batman is later in his career - it may actually be an interesting storyline (despite B&R obviously ****ing it up).

 

[Rodrigo90]

Who says Alfred lives through the series? Batman is later in his career - it may actually be an interesting storyline (despite B&R obviously ****ing it up).

Oh, sir! How could you think of killing off ol Alfred?

But I agree.

 

[Two-Face]

Timothy Dalton is a fantastic actor and I would love to see him as Alfred Pennyworth.

 

[Malcolm Reynold]

Oh, sir! How could you think of killing off ol Alfred?

But I agree.

I would have killed off Alfred in the Dark Knight Rises.

 

[Krumm]

I would have killed off Alfred in the Dark Knight Rises.

He was missing most of the movie. Might as well have.

 

[Two-Face]

Yes Bruce wouldn't say "Alfred?" after he fires him.... Might as well killed him off in TDKR.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

CBN?

Baloney.

https://***********/filmnerdjamie/status/371645467160883200

24 hours later, it's a "scoop" at Cosmical Book News.

 

[jonathancrane]

Timothy Dalton would be fine. McDowell...it could be a stretch. His career has been built upon maniacs, of every sort of variety, but the final act of Halloween II's Directors' Cut shows he play a normal, caring person with ease.

 

[Eddie Dean]

I want a new take on Alfred -

 

[jonathancrane]

Who is that?

 

[Eddie Dean]

The great Jonathan Banks!

 

[jasontodd]

If we are going for a new take on Alfred all they have to do is givd us a visually comic book accurate Alfred. Hasn't really ever been done on film.