The Batman Reboot Casting Thread - Part 3

[Changeling]

That wouldve made sense 5 years ago when JL first cast him, but hes looking his age now, he doesnt look so young anymore

 

[flickchick85]

Well I certainly hope this isn't true. I don't like Hammer for ANY superheroes because I simply don't like Hammer.

 

[ThePhantasm]

if people are concerned about him not looking maniacal in the 10 minutes he'll spend in the cave on film, then i don't know what to say. i guess it's not that hard for me to imagine.

Dark = maniacal? If you think that's the case then I don't know what to say. That's certainly an... interesting... interpretation of what "dark" means.

 

[shauner111]

wayne is two characters. he's the playboy billionaire and batman the crime fighter. if people are concerned about him not looking maniacal in the 10 minutes he'll spend in the cave on film, then i don't know what to say. i guess it's not that hard for me to imagine.

Billionaire playboy is important but it should be the last piece of the puzzle. The real Bruce is a very dark character, and Batman is an extension of himself. If he doesn't have the darkness in his eyes and approach it's gonna come off as weak.

Maybe he'll surprise me. But right now, im not seeing it at all.

To me the most important thing is when he's in that cave or alone or with Alfred and he doesn't have that mask on. If he can't nail that part then im not interested. I don't care if it's for 10 minutes or for an hour.

It's just a head scratcher for me. Casting Hammer might turn out OK but if he's on the list, i assume anybody can join the list then? Any young decent actor should audition then? And people knock the Gosling suggestions. I get it with Ryan but at least when you watch Drive, etc you can see the calm but brooding intensity.

Bruce doesn't have to look like a maniac, i only pointed out that Keaton always had that look. The one thing Keaton, Bale have in common is the intensity and darkness factor. Which Fassbender has.

 

[TheWatcher]

One minor nitpick about Hammer.

He's 6'5. Four inches taller than Cavill.

Doesn't mean much but i'd rather have it the other way around.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

Dark = maniacal? If you think that's the case then I don't know what to say. That's certainly an... interesting... interpretation of what "dark" means.

yeah i was using shauner111's words. so relax. what are you getting salty for anyway?

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

Billionaire playboy is important but it should be the last piece of the puzzle. The real Bruce is a very dark character, and Batman is an extension of himself. If he doesn't have the darkness in his eyes and approach it's gonna come off as weak.

Maybe he'll surprise me. But right now, im not seeing it at all.

To me the most important thing is when he's in that cave or alone or with Alfred and he doesn't have that mask on. If he can't nail that part then im not interested. I don't care if it's for 10 minutes or for an hour.

It's just a head scratcher for me. Casting Hammer might turn out OK but if he's on the list, i assume anybody can join the list then? Any young decent actor should audition then? And people knock the Gosling suggestions. I get it with Ryan but at least when you watch Drive, etc you can see the calm but brooding intensity.

Bruce doesn't have to look like a maniac, i only pointed out that Keaton always had that look. The one thing Keaton, Bale have in common is the intensity and darkness factor. Which Fassbender has.

well, they're actors. changing and shaping themselves into different characters is what they do. the best of them anyway, and i think hammer's pretty good. personally, he's not my favorite, i prefer luke evans, but as i said, I'd have faith in hammer.

 

[ThePhantasm]

I saw him say Keaton has a maniacal appearance. I didn't see him say a maniacal appearance was a universal requirement for an actor playing Bruce Wayne, but perhaps I missed something.

 

[Edguy]

Am I the only one here that'd like an older Bruce Wayne, in the early fourties or something? What The Dark Knight lacked in Nolan's films, was that wise "in control" feel that Batman needs.

 

[ThePhantasm]

Am I the only one here that'd like an older Bruce Wayne, in the early fourties or something? What The Dark Knight lacked in Nolan's films, was that wise "in control" feel that Batman needs.

I dunno about that old, but I would like to see a Batman who has experience and isn't still learning the ropes (we got a lot of that in BB and TDK). I'd like a Batman who has already encountered the Joker perhaps a few times before.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

I saw him say Keaton has a maniacal appearance. I didn't see him say a maniacal appearance was a universal requirement for an actor playing Bruce Wayne, but perhaps I missed something.

missed anything, on the contrary, you put words in my mouth. i just found out that i said that bruce needs to be a maniac.

 

[Edguy]

I agree, Batman learning the ropes is not something we need in a JL film! At all!
And about age, early fourties is younger than you think! Just think about it, Brad Pitt is nearing 50 and Pierce Brosnan is 60 anytime soon!

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

Am I the only one here that'd like an older Bruce Wayne, in the early fourties or something? What The Dark Knight lacked in Nolan's films, was that wise "in control" feel that Batman needs.

I've wanted bale to return for that particular reason. since he lacked superpowers, i prefer that his power over the others, to be experience.

 

[ThePhantasm]

missed anything, on the contrary, you put words in my mouth. i just found out that i said that bruce needs to be a maniac.

I didn't think you did. I thought you were saying that other people (like me) held that position and that you didn't understand it.

The confusion arose because we were talking about "darkness" being a required element in a Batman actor's mannerisms / appearance / atmosphere, and shauner mentioned offhandedly Keaton having a maniacal appearance, and I thought you took that to mean we were all saying Bruce should have a maniacal appearance (your "10 minutes in the cave" remark). / end story

Anyhow, if I misunderstood you I apologize.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Armie would be wonderful for an Adam West style Batman.

 

[Johnny Drama]

Armie is already playing the Lone Ranger and if that movie is successful will be the Western answer to Pirates Of The Carribean. If thats the case, I can't see him as Batman AND The Lone Ranger. Just like I can't see Michael Fassbender as Batman when I'd rather see him as Magneto for the next several films. I actually think it's really uninspired casting when people draw from superhero movies to cast other superheroes. Another Ryan Reynolds is the last thing the world needs

 

[ThePhantasm]

Armie is already playing the Lone Ranger and if that movie is successful will be the Western answer to Pirates Of The Carribean. If thats the case, I can't see him as Batman AND The Lone Ranger. Just like I can't see Michael Fassbender as Batman when I'd rather see him as Magneto for the next several films. I actually think it's really uninspired casting when people draw from superhero movies to cast other superheroes. Another Ryan Reynolds is the last thing the world needs

I agree with you, but the devil's advocate in me has to bring up the counterpoint: Chris Evans.

 

[BestGirl]

He looks like he's trying so hard to think here.

wayne is two characters. he's the playboy billionaire and batman the crime fighter. if people are concerned about him not looking maniacal in the 10 minutes he'll spend in the cave on film, then i don't know what to say. i guess it's not that hard for me to imagine.

First of all, serious Bruce is going to appear for longer than ten minutes in the cave. Second of all, serious Bruce is the core of the character. Batman usually doesn't talk all that much; it's Bruce who has all the relationships. It wouldn't bode well for the movie if the actor can't convincingly play the character who's at the heart of the movie.

Also I don't think Hammer would be all that frightening even behind the cowl.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

honestly, how would you know how long he's going to be in the cave, how would anyone know that? there isn't even a script, but you already know how long he'll be in the cave. right.

second of all, bruce is the core of the character? when did this happen?! well **** me with a donut on new years eve! i never would have thought.....


none of the batmen have been frightening in a cowl to me. but that's because I'm a fan, who knows his story. however, i don't have a tough time reconciling the fact that criminals might actually be scared ****less of stories of a giant bat in gotham who terrorizes criminals. that's just me though. i did have a problem believing that bale's bruce wayne would be in love with Maggie gyllenhaal though.

look, i get it, you don't like him for the part and that's fine. everyone has their right to an opinion. its whatever dude.

 

[HighFivingMF]

Armie is already playing the Lone Ranger and if that movie is successful will be the Western answer to Pirates Of The Carribean. If thats the case, I can't see him as Batman AND The Lone Ranger. Just like I can't see Michael Fassbender as Batman when I'd rather see him as Magneto for the next several films. I actually think it's really uninspired casting when people draw from superhero movies to cast other superheroes. Another Ryan Reynolds is the last thing the world needs

Hemsworth is doing Thor, Avengers, and Huntsman. I don't think it's that big of a stretch.

Also, Ryan Reynolds is awesome and the world needs at least 6 more of him.

 

[Johnny Drama]

I agree with you, but the devil's advocate in me has to bring up the counterpoint: Chris Evans.

Well, he is the exception to the rule considering A) the FF series was dead by the time he was cast as Cap and B) His appearance and acting ability have come a long way between both series

Hemsworth is doing Thor, Avengers, and Huntsman. I don't think it's that big of a stretch.

Also, Ryan Reynolds is awesome and the world needs at least 6 more of him.

Yeah, you got me. Thor and Avengers are two completely different and extremely diverse roles for Hemsworth.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

I agree with you, but the devil's advocate in me has to bring up the counterpoint: Chris Evans.

lawrence as katniss and mystique would be a better comparison. mess around and she just might end up being wondy too.

J/K

 

[Changeling]

I'd be down for it...

 

[Changeling]

Paul Dano as Edward Nygma/The Riddler

Daniel Craig as Victor Fries/Mister Freeze

Michael C Hall as Thomas Elliott/Hush

Joaquin Phoenix as Harvey Dent/Two Face

Diane Kruger as Selina Kyle/Catwoman

Christoph Waltz as Hugo Strange

Phillip Seymour Hofmann as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin

Javier Bardem as Bane

Benicio Del Toro as Basil Karlo/Clayface

Christina Hendricks as Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy

 

[Changeling]

Tom Hanks as Jim Gordon

Emily Browning as Barbara Gordon

Ezra Miller as Dick Grayson/Robin

Jon Hamm as Bruce Wayne/Batman

Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth

Ralph Fiennes as The Joker

Ellen Page as Harley Quinn

Timothy Spall as Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter

Daniel Day Lewis as Ra's Al Ghul

Rachel Weisz as Talia Al Ghul