Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Superherohype.com Ain't-It-Cool-News reports that Christian Bale has signed to star in Christopher Nolan's Batman movie! Villain details are included as well... Moments ago it was decided and sealed.... Christian Bale will be BATMAN in Christopher Nolan's BATMAN. I also have it confirmed that Ras Al Ghul will definitely be a villain in the film, though there may be a possibility of a small part to be played by the Scarecrow. Also the film will have a good deal to do with London this time out. But fanboys and girls... you got your wish. BALE is BATMAN! Now Celebrate! ------------------------------- Batman vs. Ra's = Greatest comic film ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted September 11, 2003 I can't complain. I just googled Ras Al Ghul and he looks like he'd be a good villian. What's his story? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted September 11, 2003 I can't complain. I just googled Ras Al Ghul and he looks like he'd be a good villian. What's his story? Ra's is an immortal despot who lives forever because he periodically dips himself in "Lazerus Pits" around the world. His goal is to drastically reduce the world's population to improve the enviroment, and to rule the survivors with Batman (who he calls "The Detective") as his heir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Woo hoo~! A Ra's villained Batman movie. Can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted September 11, 2003 If I remember, Batman is one of two humans to ever defeat Ra's, the other being Sherlock Holmes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Human Fly 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Awesome news Christian Bale has a perfect look for the role. Ras Al Ghul will be a good villian for Nolan's style I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted September 11, 2003 This movie has the potential to be great. An interesting villian that should result in a mature themed Batman movie. A director who likely isn't afraid to keep it dark and moody. Yes...this should be a good combination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 fucking yay! I like Nolan better than Tim Burton or Schumacher (sp?), I like Bale better than Keaton, or Clooney (Keaton never did anything besides Batman that I liked, Clooney only did one movie that I liked), this could be the best Batman movie yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Thanks for the info, Zsasz. This is great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 While AICN is good for scoops and such, I'm taking this with a couple of grains of salt until we've got official confirmation. With that being said... If it IS Ra's Al Ghul as the baddie then I guess his daughter (Talia? I can't remember... must be a Thursday) would be the token Love Interest here. And hopefully they won't kill him off... I haven't seen enough of Bale's work to know if he'll be a good Batman, but if the rumours are true then I applaud Nolan for avoiding the flavours-of-the-month for casting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 So who will play the villians? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Well, I can't find an actual press release, but here's a copy of the press release, courtesy of Newsarama.com BALE IS BATMAN According to a press release, Christain Bale will follow in the footsteps of Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney when he assumes the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman on the silver screen in the upcoming Batman movie directed by Christopher Nolan. The Warner Brothers’ press release follows: Christian Bale has been cast in the starring role of Bruce Wayne in Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming Batman movie, to be directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by Emma Thomas. The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, President of production for Warner Bros. Pictures. Principal photography on the film is expected to begin in early 2004. The movie is written by David Goyer and Nolan, and will follow the early career of The Dark Knight. Said Nolan, "What I see in Christian is the ultimate embodiment of Bruce Wayne. He has exactly the balance of darkness and light that we were looking for." Robinov stated, "Now that we've found the best person to play Batman, we are really looking forward to moving ahead with the rest of our casting, and are excited about the exceptional group we are assembling." Bale, who first drew critical attention for his starring role in "Empire of the Sun," has starred in such diverse motion pictures as "Little Women," "The Portrait of a Lady, "Metroland," "American Psycho" and "Laurel Canyon." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Rumor: At a recent concert for his band, Russell Crowe said he was in talks "with the guy from Memento about playing a villain in his next movie". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 I don't see Russell Crowe as Ras Al Ghul at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Ras Al Ghul has to be the guy from The Mummy and Deuce Bigalow movies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toshiaki Koala 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Moments ago it was decided and sealed.... Christian Bale will be BATMAN in Christopher Nolan's BATMAN. I also have it confirmed that Ras Al Ghul will definitely be a villain in the film, though there may be a possibility of a small part to be played by the Scarecrow. Also the film will have a good deal to do with London this time out. But fanboys and girls... you got your wish. BALE is BATMAN! Now Celebrate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Best choice on that list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dave O'Neill, Journalist Report post Posted September 11, 2003 The Words Thank and God certainly spring to mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Ras Al Ghul!!! Yes!!! This is so amazing! Gary Oldman would be perfect for this part! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 see god listens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Bale was the best choice for Bats. Long live Patrick Batman! Crowe would be just all wrong for Rha's. Gary Oldman is not a bad suggestion, but I'm not sure he's believable as a physical threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 who I'd cast as Ra's Al Ghul Willem DaFoe Daniel Day-Lewis (I know he wouldn't do it) Alan Rickman can't think of any more of course, it's been YEARS since I've seen any of the cartoons, so I'm just going by the little bit that I remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Big_Jay101 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Johnny Deep could be Rau al or whatever his name is. He might have the look but is too young probably, i hope they go with 1 villain instead of 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Just going by the photo. I could see Sean Connery being mentioned for the role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I'd say every actor like Connery will be mentioned, as the guy looks like he'd be played by a "sophisticated english man" type of actor. Yes, I know that Connery isn't English and that he'd likely kick my ass for grouping him with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Badass. Bale should make a perfect Batman, especially if they go dark with this movie. Why do I see Al Pacino being Ghul here? The man made A Keanu Reeves movie badass at some parts. Meh, to be cute they should cast Adam West as Ghul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted September 12, 2003 no Pacino...he'd ham it up and we need serious not hammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I feel ya, playa. He'd get a twenty minute rant scene that wouldn't add to the story, and then u wouldn't see the character in the movie, u'd see Al Pacino. Alan Rickman plays a good villian...and the guy is pretty much to the point in his roles. BTW, anyway check the extra on the Die Hard dvd where u can recreate the "who said we were terrorists?" scene's camera shots, and even certain lines? There's a kickass option where he answers the "what kind of terrorists are you?" with, "...capitalist terorists" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
