Christian Bale is going to be the next Batman

[SOS]

It looks to be a prequel.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Christian Bale IS Batman
POSTED ON 09/11/03 AT 3:00 P.M.
BY THOMAS CHAU


Warner Bros. has officially announced that Christian Bale will play Batman in the next "Batman" pic, which will begin filming in January. Below is the press release:

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.” Article (http://www.cinecon.com/news.php?id=0309117)

[Sinn Fein]

I think he'll be pretty good. He seems "right" for the part.

[bluecell]

MTV News article (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1478153/20030911/index.jhtml?headlines=true)Holy Psycho Killers! Christian Bale Cast As Batman
09.11.2003 6:21 PM EDT

Christian Bale can officially utter what are probably the most famous two words in comic book history: "I'm Batman."

The British actor, best known for playing yuppie serial killer Patrick Bateman in 2000's "American Psycho," has been cast as the lead in the next "Batman" installment, Warner Bros. announced Thursday (September 11).

Christopher Nolan, the visionary behind "Memento" and "Insomnia," will direct the film (see "Next Batman Movie In Hands Of 'Memento' Director"), which will follow the early career of the Dark Knight.

"What I see in Christian is the ultimate embodiment of Bruce Wayne," Nolan said in a press statement. "He has exactly the balance of darkness and light that we were looking for."

David Goyer, who wrote "The Crow: City of Angels" and three "Blade" movies (the third is in production now), penned the new "Batman" script, the details of which are being highly guarded.

Filming on the movie will begin early next year, after the rest of the cast is filled.

Bale first garnered critical acclaim in Steven Spielberg's 1987 drama "Empire of the Sun" and has since appeared in "Reign of Fire," "Laurel Canyon" and 2000's "Shaft" remake.

The actor, who will follow in the shoes of Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney, was competing for the role against several other young thespians, including Jake Gyllenhaal ("The Good Girl"), Eion Bailey ("Fight Club") and Cillian Murphy ("28 Days Later") (see "Joshua Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal Line Up For 'Batman' Role").

—Corey Moss

[AngryHugo]

I'll still picture all kinds of American Psycho lines coming out of his mouth, even if he is in a batman suit.....

[IRISHJERICHO]

I'm batman was a claasic line by the one Adam West who in his younger days was quit a catch.(Spoken as a sledge hammer is plunged into the joker's skull):drunk:

[ih8Uboo-boo]

Originally posted by AngryHugo
I'll still picture all kinds of American Psycho lines coming out of his mouth, even if he is in a batman suit.....

"Don't just stare at it... Eat it..."

[SPEWEY]

Originally posted by AngryHugo
I'll still picture all kinds of American Psycho lines coming out of his mouth, even if he is in a batman suit.....

Huey Lewis and the News......

[Stinkysteve]

That's It ! ! !
Now iave to stick in the American Psycho tape to watch again!