Bale To Be The New Batman; Caine To Be Alfred

[MrRant 0]

Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine has agreed to play the role of Bruce Wayne's trusted butler Alfred in Warner Bros.' new Batman movie.

 

The film, to be helmed by Christopher Nolan and being penned by David Goyer, is expected to start shooting next year for a 2005 release. Christian Bale has been cast in the title role.

 

Meanwhile, Caine is also expected to star in Castle Rock's sequel to the Sandra Bullock romantic comedy Miss Congeniality. Bullock committed to the sequel which she will also produce based on a Marc Lawrence-script. Warner Bros. and co-financier Village Roadshow Pictures have set a March start date.

 

- Comingsoon.net

[Boner Kawanger 0]

Bale-man is no new news item, but I'm happy with Caine. I'd prefer him over Anthony Hopkins, less distracting.

[razazteca 0]

Have the villians been cast yet?

[Ravenbomb 0]

no, they'll probably cast them last

 

"Random victem #4 will be Tony Torn. John Malkovich rumored to be in talks for Ras Al Ghul"

[Guest FrigidSoul]

they should get Michael Keaton to play Batman and then destroy all the evidence of "Batman Forever" and "Batman and Robin"

[Guest JMA]

they should get Michael Keaton to play Batman and then destroy all the evidence of "Batman Forever" and "Batman and Robin"

No thanks. I want a NEW Batman franchise. It looks like they're on the right track.

[Vyce 0]

I can't believe no one's mentioned the fact that Daniely Day-freakin'-Lewis is now rumored to have received the part of Rha's al-Ghul.

 

This movie hasn't even gone into full production yet, but already I dub it:

 

Best. Superhero. Movie. EVER.

[Youth N Asia 0]

Very old news, but I like the idea of Bale as Batman. Assuming it does well it could land him bigger roles. He was great in American Psycho and Equilibrium (hence the sig)

[Slayer 0]

I still think Alan Rickman would make for the best Ras Al Ghul

 

Him or Jeremy Irons, both have the look and the deep powerful voices to pull it off

[The Fett 0]

Daniel Day Lewis as Ras would make the casting for the movie just about perfect.

[Guest El Satanico]

The name Christopher Nolan must carry alot of weight with actors.

 

Well ok, it's not exactly hard to get Caine, as he's known to do some turkeys. But to get someone like Daniel Day Lewis to show interest in a Batman film, that says alot.

[Ravenbomb 0]

That's why I don't believe it. Daniel Day Lewis was retired in acting. Doing the Scorsese movie I could understand, it's friggen Scorsese. But doing a BATMAN movie is a bit different.

[Guest El Satanico]

He could be a big fan of Nolan. Besides, Ras Al Ghul doesn't sound like a typical comic book villian. So it's not like we have to imagine him playing an over the top villian.

[dubq 0]

Sweet!

[starvenger 0]

This movie hasn't even gone into full production yet, but already I dub it:

 

Best. Superhero. Movie. EVER.

I'm actually happy that Warner has gone from "hot" actors to great character actors, but Michael Caine? As Alfred? Alfred had better have a meaty role to justify this, otherwise I don't see the point other than more stunt casting.

 

So anyways, count me as still skeptical about the whole thing, and as one of the masses that hopes Warner can prove me wrong.

[Guest The Midnight Rocking Warrior]

If anyone doubts that DDL can play a great villan, watch Gangs of New York. Although I liked the pianist, I really believe Day- Lewis should have won the oscar this year

[Guest Choken One]

as long as he checks the Box Hat at the door

[Guest TheZsaszHorsemen]

That's why I don't believe it. Daniel Day Lewis was retired in acting. Doing the Scorsese movie I could understand, it's friggen Scorsese. But doing a BATMAN movie is a bit different.

But to be fair, the Scorsese movie he came out of retirement for was worse then Bringing Out the Dead, and Batman is one of the most inconic fictional characters of the last half-century. He could be a fan (Though I can't imagine DDL liking comic books).

 

I already stated my opinion of Bale as Bats in the thread dedicated to that news item a while back. As for Caine... I'm cool with it.

[Mole 0]

I can't believe no one's mentioned the fact that Daniely Day-freakin'-Lewis is now rumored to have received the part of Rha's al-Ghul.

 

This movie hasn't even gone into full production yet, but already I dub it:

 

Best. Superhero. Movie. EVER.

They'll have to bit X2 for that honor, and that might be tough.

[dubq 0]

EDIT: Already posted..

Edited November 29, 2003 by vivisectvi

[dubq 0]

This movie hasn't even gone into full production yet, but already I dub it:

 

Best.  Superhero.  Movie.  EVER.

I'm actually happy that Warner has gone from "hot" actors to great character actors, but Michael Caine? As Alfred? Alfred had better have a meaty role to justify this, otherwise I don't see the point other than more stunt casting.

 

So anyways, count me as still skeptical about the whole thing, and as one of the masses that hopes Warner can prove me wrong.

They probably want some "names" in the movie, and with Caine being kind of acclaimed lately [with the Quiet American] they probably figure that it'll bring in more people to see "a star studded cast." That said, I really hope that he gets a scene where he gets to kick some ass. Caine is a bad mofo! ;p

[Guest TheZsaszHorsemen]

I can't believe no one's mentioned the fact that Daniely Day-freakin'-Lewis is now rumored to have received the part of Rha's al-Ghul.

 

This movie hasn't even gone into full production yet, but already I dub it:

 

Best.  Superhero.  Movie.  EVER.

They'll have to bit X2 for that honor, and that might be tough.

As much as I love it, I'd put Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Superman: The Movie ahead of X2. The Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan homage didn't sit well with me at all.

[Vern Gagne 0]

I wonder if Caine will use his strong accent he has, or if it will be hidden for a more traditional accent.

[MrRant 0]

As much as I love it, I'd put Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Superman: The Movie ahead of X2. The Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan homage didn't sit well with me at all.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is better than Batman:MOTP, Superman and X2 put together.

 

Recognize bitch.

[Guest JumpinJackFlash]

Don't they remember a movie similar to this one came out 14 years ago? Coincidently, it was called Batman.

 

My point is stop the remakes and have some originality!

[Guest El Satanico]

but...it's not a remake.

 

That is unless you consider the Tim Burton Batman to be a remake of the 60's Batman movie.

[Guest TheZsaszHorsemen]

As much as I love it, I'd put Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Superman: The Movie ahead of X2. The Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan homage didn't sit well with me at all.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is better than Batman:MOTP, Superman and X2 put together.

 

Recognize bitch.

I didn't say it wasn't. I just said I didn't like X2's homage to it.

[Guest SP-1]

X2 was the best of the modern superhero movies. The best of the Marvel films right now, I'd say.

 

Mask of the Phantasm owns it, however. Completely. In my opinion.

 

And if anyone ever remakes the 60's Batman movie, I will snap and go on a rampage.

[Toshiaki Koala 0]

I think X2 is overrated. I enjoyed it very much, but the ending was dull and it's nowhere near as good as Superman II or the original Batman.

[Guest The Midnight Rocking Warrior]

X2 was cool

Daredevil was so-so

I might be the only person who liked The Hulk