The Batman Reboot Casting Thread

[Eddie Dean]

I actually wouldn't mind seeing what Gyllenhaal could do in the role, but that picture cracked me up.

 

[KRIM]

Gosling is completely wrong for the role. He's got that nasal-pitched whiny voice and the wrong looks. It's the equivalent of casting Nick Cage as Superman.

I was interested in debating the merits of these qualifications for the next Batman successor, but I cannot take this position seriously after I had realized this is your pick:

Captain Irony could not have offered a more fitting suggestion than this. Perhaps your are him?

 

[Alex Logan]

Social Network is what proved to me he's talentless, which honestly pissed me off. He had a shot at two roles in the movie and he couldn't even do one justice.

So you know tha Winklevoss twins then?

 

[webhead9707]

Is Kyle Chandler too old to play Batman? if not, I'd say he's perfect for the role.

 

[Jordacar]

Chandler is 45, so yeah, too old. Even if he was younger, I still wouldn't see it.

 

[Captain DC]

Captain Irony could not have offered a more fitting suggestion than this. Perhaps your are him?

I'm going by acting ability relevant to this role, and he can certainly play dark, twisted characters. He has a dark presense.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jan/12/sam-riley-star-brighton-rock

He's a rising British star. Definitely has the potential to follow Bale, Cilian Murphy and Tom Hardy.

Hilarious.

 

[KRIM]

I'm going by acting ability relevant to this role, and he can certainly play dark, twisted characters. He has a dark presense.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jan/12/sam-riley-star-brighton-rock

He's a rising British star. Definitely has the potential to follow Bale, Cilian Murphy and Tom Hardy.

I'm not doubting his acting prowess or ability to exude dark qualities. It is my disbelief that he can bulk up to a satisfactory physical presence (I'm aware of Hollywood trainers), as well as sufficiently even facially resembling what Bruce/Batman could or should look like. Those are 2 very big strikes against him.

This is coming from someone who still heavily favors Keaton as their favorite Batman, so close adherence to the conventional comic book look isn't the issue here.

I see him more of a Scarecrow type. Lanky and creepy. Certainly looks the part more than Cillian did (as fine as he was). He can fit any number of the villains that aren't physically imposing, who can be meek and weak. Riddler is another one.

It just surprises me you'd be so dismissive over someone like Gosling, who arguably is the better actor and who most definitely is the closer physical representation of the character.

 

[BatBat]

Gosling is more Green Lantern or Daredevil material. Who knows . . . he might even make a good Oliver Queen.

 

[Captain DC]

I'm not doubting his acting prowess or ability to exude dark qualities. It is my disbelief that he can bulk up to a satisfactory physical presence (I'm aware of Hollywood trainers), as well as sufficiently even facially resembling what Bruce/Batman could or should look like. Those are 2 very big strikes against him.

This is coming from someone who still heavily favors Keaton as their favorite Batman, so close adherence to the conventional comic book look isn't the issue here.

I see him more of a Scarecrow type. Lanky and creepy. Certainly looks the part more than Cillian did (as fine as he was). He can fit any number of the villains that aren't physically imposing, who can be meek and weak. Riddler is another one.

It just surprises me you'd be so dismissive over someone like Gosling, who arguably is the better actor and who most definitely is the closer physical representation of the character.

I've seen Gosling in darker roles, and he still has the nasal pitched voice. He may be in good shape but he doesn't look the part facially at all IMO. I'm aware there isn't a set necessary look for Bruce, but I can't see it on him at all, just as the case with Armie Hammer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9vJenKdPAM
I agree Sam Riley could definitely play the Scarecrow and other Bat villians. He exudes that darkness. It's perfect for villians but it's also something necessary for the Batman actor as well.

I'm not stuck on the physical training aspect for this role. None of the actors that came before Bale needed it to a major degree. They wore the Batman armor. I loved Keaton's look for the role.


Though if necessary, SR could get bigger if they wanted it. I don't see why he couldn't. He looks decent enough in his new film

Bale was very much a modern military-inspired Batman. My personal preference for the next Batman is an animalistic Noir-inspired creature of the night, drawing strong inspiration from the Golden Age Batman. The lankiness and creepiness would actually help the effectiveness of it.

 

[webhead9707]

I just want a batman with a big chin.XD

 

[BatBat]

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I'm not stuck on the physical training aspect for this role. None of the actors that came before Bale needed it to a major degree. They wore the Batman armor. I loved Keaton's look for the role.

Bale was very much a modern military-inspired Batman. My personal preference for the next Batman is an animalistic Noir-inspired creature of the night, drawing strong inspiration from the Golden Age Batman. The lankiness and creepiness would actually help the effectiveness of it.

I have to agree with you on a more animalistic, creature of the night Batman. Nolan abandoned that aspect of the character too soon in his series. That's what bothered me most about TDK (and Bale's voice . . . and the suit) That's what I really liked about Bale when reading his take on the character while they were filming Batman Begins. He saw Batman as a beast. Something almost supernatural. He did a great job in Batman Begins. he didn't get to do that in TDK and it showed in his performance.
Now as far as the physical training. There should be a physical standard for Batman. I mean we don't want someone who makes a convincing Bruce Wayne but can't play Batman or someone who plays a good Batman but is not very believable as Bruce Wayne (Keaton) I couldn't buy Keaton as Bruce Wayne. Kilmer was a decent Bruce wayne and an ok Batman. Clooney was a great Bruce Wayne and a crappy Batman. Bale was great at both.

 

[Captain DC]

Why couldn't you buy Keaton as Bruce Wayne? I thought he was fantastic.

I like how he downplayed himself and always appeared so cerebral. I could buy him as someone with serious psychological issues.

 

[BatBat]

I just can't believe Keaton's Wayne as someone who studied and mastered 7 different styles of martial arts. He didn't play a good business man. He wasn't suave and debonair like Bruce Wayne should be. Bruce Wayne is not bumbling Clark Kent. That's how Keaton's Bruce Wayne came off in both movies.

 

[Majik1387]

People have to let og of Gosling for an actual choice, he's turned down super hero movies multiple times and has clearly stated a disinterest in the genre.

I do like the suggestion of Gyllenhaal.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

I think we have at least three years till they cast for the reboot.

and Gyllenhaal doesn't seem anything like Bruce Wayne or Batman. Give it a rest.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Gosling is completely wrong for the role. He's got that nasal-pitched whiny voice and the wrong looks. It's the equivalent of casting Nick Cage as Superman.

Fassbender definitely isn't an option. Matthew Vaughn is planning sequels to his X-Men film.

WB/DC had Fassbender in their grip, but Marvel won him in the end.

I don't think there will be a sequel to First Class so Fassbender should be free by the time they reboot Batman.

 

[Captain DC]

I don't think there will be a sequel to First Class so Fassbender should be free by the time they reboot Batman.

Why wouldn't there be?

Vaughn already announced they're developing the story treatment for it. First Class was received in a very positive light. They're obviously going to do sequels.

WB/DC lost Fassbender.

I just can't believe Keaton's Wayne as someone who studied and mastered 7 different styles of martial arts. He didn't play a good business man. He wasn't suave and debonair like Bruce Wayne should be. Bruce Wayne is not bumbling Clark Kent. That's how Keaton's Bruce Wayne came off in both movies.

There's so much room for interpretation with Bruce Wayne's characterization. The suave aspect is a rehearsed facade that Bruce uses to throw people off that he's Batman.

Keaton didn't use it, but he did use similar tactics to downplay himself. No one would have ever suspected he was Batman. It worked. He was subtle, which I liked.


I don't recall it stating he mastered seven types of martial arts. Keaton's Batman seemed to rely more on his gadgets, armor, and intellect. I liked how introspective and cerebral he seemed. I could believe his Bruce was a man with layers to his personality.

 

[Majik1387]

A FC sequel is happening. Fox doesn't want to lose the X-Men rights, an X4 would be near impossible to accomplish after X3 in terms of story, getting actors to return, and the time passing. Sure Fox could just continue with Wolvie movies, but they'd need something to release inbetween them to keep the X-Men rights.

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

I could see Moyer, Gosling, Hamm, Hammer, or Michael Fassbender as Batman

I really wouldn't mind a 40+ actor for Batman at some point. The movies have left the older Batman somewhat unexplored.

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

Why do people keep ragging on Gosling's voice. He's actually got a pretty deep voice.

 

[BatBat]

There's so much room for interpretation with Bruce Wayne's characterization. The suave aspect is a rehearsed facade that Bruce uses to throw people off that he's Batman.

Keaton didn't use it, but he did use similar tactics to downplay himself. No one would have ever suspected he was Batman. It worked. He was subtle, which I liked.


I don't recall it stating he mastered seven types of martial arts. Keaton's Batman seemed to rely more on his gadgets, armor, and intellect. I liked how introspective and cerebral he seemed. I could believe his Bruce was a man with layers to his personality.

Such loose interpretations is what led to Batman and Robin. I'm tired of the general audience being led astray with the misconception that Batman is just armor and gadgets. There is so much more to his character than that. Which is why I'm so let down by what Nolan has done so far. He took Batman a step further than anyone else and yet didn't have the balls to utilize Batman's detective skills and supernatural ruse to their full potential.

 

[flickchick85]

WB/DC lost Fassbender.

No, they haven't. Not any more than Marvel (or DC) has "lost" Ryan Reynolds. They hold exclusive rights to characters, not actors.

Matthew Vaughn once also said in the past that there would be a Kick-Ass sequel even if he had to finance it himself again. He's now singing a different tune. The guy makes plans, he doesn't always follow though with them. I'll believe a First Class sequel when I see it (which, for the record, I really, really hope to see. It was my favorite of the series).

 

[QWoods]

Batman - Jon Hamm
Oracle - Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Catwoman - Charlize Theron
Nightwing - Ian Somerhalder
Ra's al Ghul - Viggo Mortensen
Talia - Olivia Wilde
Two Face - Dominic West

 

[Majik1387]

No thanks

 

[QWoods]

Oh and Simon Baker for Hush
Vicky Vale - Micaela McManus
Poison Ivy - Christin Hendircks