Christian Bale may return to the role of the Caped Crusader — if the circumstances are right.
08.06.2022 - 01:03 / thewrap.com
Speaking to Empire on the anniversary, Burton said: “[Back then] they went the other way. That’s the funny thing about it. But then I was like, ‘Wait a minute.
Okay. Hold on a second here. You complain about me, I’m too weird, I’m too dark, and then you put nipples on the costume? Go f— yourself.’ Seriously.
So yeah, I think that’s why I didn’t end up [doing a third film]…”In the same conversation, Burton marveled at how his vision for the character, initially deemed too dark, has given way to even darker incarnations in both Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the recently released “The Batman” from director Matt Reeves (which Burton admitted he hasn’t watched yet). “It is funny to see this now, because all these memories come back of, ‘It’s too dark’,” he told Empire. “So, it makes me laugh a little bit.”Burton tells a funny story on the “Batman Returns” Blu-ray release, about how after the movie opened he went to Warner Bros.
with ideas about a third movie. (Supposedly there was a version of “Batman Returns” where the Christopher Walken character was actually Billy Dee Williams’ Harvey Dent from the first movie. The fatal kiss with Catwoman at the end of “Batman Returns” wouldn’t have signaled the end of the character; Dent would return in the third film as Two-Face.) After Burton presented his ideas, he got a lukewarm response from Warner Bros., at which point he realized they didn’t want him to return for movie #3.The result, of course, was the candy-colored “Batman Forever,” followed by the even more garish (and way less financially successful) “Batman & Robin,” both made by Joel Schumacher.
Christian Bale may return to the role of the Caped Crusader — if the circumstances are right.
Well before his role as Gorr the God Butcher in the new “Thor: Love & Thunder,” Christian Bale was no stranger to superhero film franchises. He, of course, played Batman in three Christopher Nolan-directed ‘Dark Knight’ films, which are often considered some of the best superhero films ever.
ScreenRant the issue hasn’t formally been broached.“No. No one’s ever mentioned it to me. No one’s brought it up.
Zack Sharf Christian Bale hasn’t shut the door completely on playing Bruce Wayne/Batman for a fourth time on the big screen. There’s just one stipulation: Christopher Nolan must direct. The Oscar-winning actor recently told ScreenRant that he’d put on the Dark Knight’s cape once more as long as Nolan’s back in the director’s chair.
Cranleigh and Shamley Green. On Saturday he was in his usual weekend spot at Cranleigh Cricket Club when his famous visitor dropped by with his family.
Christian Bale plans to see the new Batman movie, but hasn’t gotten around to it yet.
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ditched the DC world for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and he claims he doesn’t know a thing about it.The English method actor will next be seen in the MCU’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” and recently revealed to Total Film that he had no hesitations about taking on another superhero role after starring in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” trilogy. “Absolutely not, no,” he said.
No Time to Die star Léa Seydoux has landed a key role in Dune: Part Two.As reported by Deadline, the actress has been cast by director Denis Villeneuve as Lady Margot Fenring, a member of the Sisterhood of sorceresses.Seydoux joins an all-star cast for the sequel, including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Stellan Skarsgård, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista and Austin Butler.In May, it was announced that veteran actor Christopher Walken will also join the sequel as Emperor Shaddam IV, another significant character in the story.Pre-production on Dune: Part Two began in April, according to Villeneuve – who will once again write, direct and produce the epic’s latest chapter.On what to expect from the sequel, Villeneuve previously told ET Canada: “I cannot say nothing about the movie – I don’t like to talk about projects as I am doing them – but it’s probably going to be the biggest challenge of my career, again, because it’s even more complex than Part One.”Elsewhere, the director recently confirmed that Zendaya will have a significantly larger role in Part Two, having featured sparingly in the first film.Speaking to Variety, he said: “For Zendaya, I will say Part One was a promise. I know that we saw a glimpse of her in Part One, but in Part Two, she’ll have a prominent part.“We will follow Timothée [Chalamet] and Zendaya on their adventures in the desert.
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThe House of Atreides has gained an ally.Léa Seydoux has joined “Dune Part Two” in the critical role of Lady Margot, a vital ally to Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) in his war with the House of Harkonnen.Director Denis Villenueve is set to start filming on the sequel to “Dune” later this year, with Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgard and Dave Bautista set to reprise their roles.
The Kelly Clarkson Show Tuesday, the This Kiss singer said the cast, which included Nicole Kidman, Better Midler, Glenn Close, Matthew Broderick and Christopher Walken, was amazing, but she didn't like the slow nature of filmmaking. 'It wasn't the best experience, so I said, "I will never ever, ever, ever, do another, anything like that, a movie" I have to be busy, doing stuff,' Hill added.
After a small role in Christopher Nolan‘s “Dunkirk‘ and a mid-credits cameo in Chloé Zhao‘s “Eternals,” Harry Styles‘ film career begins in earnest this October when he stars in Olivia Wilde‘s “Don’t Worry Darling.” But Styles leads another film out this Fall: “My Policeman,” a romantic drama about closeted gay romance in the 1950s UK.
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Im-a-puzzle‘s team analyzed searches that include a film title followed by “explained” in an effort to learn which top 15 films confused audiences the most. The list spans over six decades, beginning with Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” with the least amount searches per month, totaling at 4,200 searches. As the searches per month increase on list, Christopher Nolan’s films land four of the 15 spots — including #1 for his 2020 puzzler “Tenet.” That film introduced the concept of “time inversion” and concerns different physical properties moving in different directions.“Tenet” is the newest film on the list alongside the 2020 Netflix release “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” but the oldest is Kubrick’s sci-fi classic “2001,” which was released in 1968 and perplexed audiences the moment it arrived in theaters.15. “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968) - Stanley Kubrick’s film reaches 4,200 searches per month 14. “Inception” (2010) - Christopher Nolan’s film reaches 4,500 searches per month13. “Memento” (2000) - Nolan’s second film on the list reaches 4,600 searches per month12. “The Matrix” (1999) - The Wachowski sisters reach 5,200 searches per month11. “Predestination” (2014) - The Spierig brothers-directed sci-fi thriller reaches 5,900 searches per month10. “Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s adaptation reaches 5,900 searches per month9. “Arrival” (2016)- Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi drama reaches 6,000 searches per month8. “The Shining” (1980) – Kubrick’s second film on the list reaches 6,300 searches per month7. “Nocturnal Animals” (2016) - Tom Ford’s dramatic thriller achieves 6,600 searches per month6. “Interstellar” (2014) - Nolan’s third film on the list reaches 7,100 searches per month5. “Mulholland Drive” (2001)
Tim Burton has chimed on on one of the longest-running DC comics controversies: the nipples that appeared on the hallowed Batsuit in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever and Batman & Robin.
Tim Burton sees a lot of irony in dated criticisms of “Batman Returns” and the movies that came after.
Empire Magazine, the Oscar nominee recalled being told the film was “too dark” three decades ago. Now, looking at Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” makes him “laugh a little bit,” Burton said.“[Back then] they went the other way. That’s the funny thing about it,” Burton said about the iconic movies.