movies Christian Bale Reportedly Offered $50 Million To Reprise Batman

[Rappy Veteran]

According to a new ebook, ?Beyond Batman: The Unauthorized True Story of Christian Bale and His Dark Knight Dilemma? this may be the case.

The book cites sources close to Legendary Pictures that asserts Bale may have ?no choice? but to don the cowl at least one more time.

According to the publisher of ?Beyond Batman,? the Hollywood mega star likely won?t be able to refuse the potential $50 million payday that could come from playing Batman again.

Damn that is a lot of Bat bucks!

In my experience where there is smoke, there is fire. There is something in law called slander and no one would be stupid enough to put false information like this out there to make a quick profit and face a lawsuit no matter how many disclaimers the book has.

The book?s author Vince Russel says the following:

As the bat signal still glimmers with fervor above Bale?s Hollywood marquee, Christian Bale?s experience as the Batman of our generation is about to prove more inescapable than he expected. With three of the most successful Batman films in Hollywood history under his belt, Christian Bale is now facing extraordinary pressure to become The Dark Knight once again.

Could it be that Bale not sees the Batman films the way Robert Downey Jr sees the Iron Man films? The author adds:

?Although Downey has appeared as Tony Stark in four movies in less than a decade, he?s hardly typecast as Iron Man,? Russel says, ?Downey has balanced his action film escapades with other projects that have harnessed his talents and earned critical acclaim in the process. If Bale follows a similar formula, his box office glory days may not be behind him ? a reality that other men who have donned the black cape weren?t so fortunate to experience.?

The book at the end makes a ballsy claim. Christian Bale?s future success as a top Hollywood draw?

??may need Batman every bit as much as the Batman franchise still needs Christian Bale.?

I don?t know about that. Christian is after all an Oscar winner. What do you cool kids think? Is this guy right or wrong? Chime in below. I?m doing my rounds and you know I am all over this story. The minute I know who the Goddamn Batman is, Bale or no Bale, I will let you all know.

Here is the book?s summary:

?Beyond Batman? is the unauthorized true story of Christian Bale and his real life Dark Knight dilemma.

As the bat signal still glimmers with fervor above Bale?s Hollywood marquee, this compelling, first-of-its-kind work recounts Christian Bale?s inescapable experience as the Batman of our generation.

With three of the most successful Batman films in Hollywood history under his belt, Christian Bale is now facing extraordinary pressure to become The Dark Knight once more in the forthcoming Justice League film.

This compelling read exposes how sources close to Christian Bale have reportedly begun expressing their suspicions that Bale now views the Batman films in the same light that Robert Downey, Jr. views the Iron Man films.

Although Downey has appeared as Tony Stark in four movies in less than a decade, he?s hardly typecast as Iron Man. Downey has balanced his action film escapades with other projects that have harnessed his talents and earned critical acclaim in the process.

If Bale follows a similar formula, his box office glory days may not be behind him ? a reality that other men who have donned the black cape weren?t so fortunate to experience.

In the end, Christian Bale?s future success as a top Hollywood draw may need Batman every bit as much as the Batman franchise still needs Christian Bale.

http://latino-review.com/2013/08/christian-bale-reportedly-offered-50-million-to-reprise-batman-according-to-new-book/

[Osiris]

God I hope so

[sava700]

He did a good job as batman but the last one had him with a major leg issue that needed a "super brace". They drifted Robin into the mix but even with him and Robin together its just stupid to pit them against Superman as enemies. I can see them with ego issues behind the scenes as they battle a major enemy but not against each other...nope.

[Razorwing]

I don't see why he won't come back. He knows he will get a pay raise for sure. 

[Growled Member]

He'd be crazy not to come back for that much money.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

If this also means they're going to link "The Dark Knight" trilogy with the "Man Of Steel" films, than that would mean something bad would've happened in Gotham City for him to don the cape and cowl. That's why I at least want to see someone else play Batman because actually 'ended' his Batman run with The Dark Knight Rises. Robert Downey J. never had an ending to his Iron Man career in the movies so there wouldn't be a reason for him not to be Iron Man anymore storywise.

If there's no link between "The Dark Knight" trilogy and "Man Of Steel" than it would be weird to be to have Christian Bale playing Batman again. If they are going to link both franchises, than that would be pretty cool! Though if that is the case, they have to explain what happened with Gotham and Bruce and Bruce donning the cape and cowl again.

It would be awesome if he'd returned, but story-wise it would either ruin the ending of "The Dark Knight Rises" or they'll play off of it. If they are linking both franchises, that would also mean it's easier to make a Nightwing spin-off movie with Jason Gordon-Levitt.

[Darrian]

It would be awesome if he'd returned, but story-wise it would either ruin the ending of "The Dark Knight Rises" or they'll play off of it. If they are linking both franchises, that would also mean it's easier to make a Nightwing spin-off movie with Jason Gordon-Levitt.

The Dark Knight Rises was a horrible letdown anyway.  Kind of like Highlander 2, I'm okay with pretending it never happened.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

That's what you get for comparing it with "The Dark Knight" I guess. I liked "The Dark Knight Rises" a lot and I don't think it'll be ignored by anyone working on "Man of Steel". Unless they're not going to link the franchises, than they're going to ignore the whole trilogy.

That would also mean that Bale is going to be in the new Batman films which were meant to be a restart for the Justice League films. That's another reason why I'd rather see someone else playing Batman. I mean, Spider-Man's new films work because Tobey MaGuire wasn't cast as Spider-Man. They should follow that same idea for Batman if you ask me.

[Xerxes]

As much as I'd love him to reprise his role as Batman, I hope he does not. Apart from ruining the end of the Dark Knight Rises he should leave while still on a high, not keep going till nobody cares anymore. We are ready for a new Batman, let Christian move on... 

[Lamp0]

I'd honestly rather see someone else in the role. As good as Bale was, I am kind of sick of that Batman.

 

And I certainly don't think of Superman existing in Nolan universe, so if this is for him to be in Superman/Batman mashup... no thank you!

[Jamushroom Veteran]

I'd honestly rather see someone else in the role. As good as Bale was, I am kind of sick of that Batman.

 

And I certainly don't think of Superman existing in Nolan universe, so if this is for him to be in Superman/Batman mashup... no thank you!

My thoughts exactly. They need to portray the Batman that he is; as a detective and strategist who cares about Gotham. Plotting is every move and being one step ahead of the enemy at all times. They've done the Dark version of Batman, if they want to keep it fresh they should give the movie version of Batman a fresh spin like how he is in the comics.

[Lamp0]

My thoughts exactly. They need to portray the Batman that he is; as a detective and strategist who cares about Gotham. Plotting is every move and being one step ahead of the enemy at all times. They've done the Dark version of Batman, if they want to keep it fresh they should give the movie version of Batman a fresh spin like how he is in the comics.

 

It would definatly be great to see more of the "detective" style Batman. I haven't read many of the comics, though I loved the animated series as a boy!

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

Not only would it be crazy to turn down that amount of money, but it'd be a bit of a snub to the fans who clearly love him in the role of Bruce Wayne and want him to come back and reprise it!

[Jamushroom Veteran]

It would definatly be great to see more of the "detective" style Batman. I haven't read many of the comics, though I loved the animated series as a boy!

I wish more people saw it that way though, haha. I just can't see Bale coming back as Batman if they don't link both franchises. I mean, he isn't the only person who can play Batman. Everyone makes it seem like he's THE Batman. He was great in "The Dark Knight" trilogy, but there's much more to Batman than that version of Batman.

[Darrian]

That's what you get for comparing it with "The Dark Knight" I guess.

Yes, The Dark Knight was awesome, and yes, it would have been impossible to top, even despite the replacement of Katie Holmes and the death of Harvey Dent bringing it down.  However, I don't give a damn how it compares to The Dark Knight.  On its own, as a Batman movie, it is complete and utter ######.  Everyone involved with writing that script should be hung.  Yes, they messed with mythology quite a bit in Batman Begins regarding Ra's al Ghul, but it worked for the story.  In TDKR they sodomized nearly every character's mythology for no apparent reason and certainly not to improve the story.  And Bruce's retirement at the end is about the least disappointing aspect of it, in case you think that I simply wasn't happy with the ending.  I'm wondering if you've ever read a Batman comic in your life.  So no, I'm not comparing it to The Dark Knight; I'm comparing it to Batman.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Yes, The Dark Knight was awesome, and yes, it would have been impossible to top, even despite the replacement of Katie Holmes and the death of Harvey Dent bringing it down.  However, I don't give a damn how it compares to The Dark Knight.  On its own, as a Batman movie, it is complete and utter ****.  Everyone involved with writing that script should be hung.  Yes, they messed with mythology quite a bit in Batman Begins regarding Ra's al Ghul, but it worked for the story.  In TDKR they sodomized nearly every character's mythology for no apparent reason and certainly not to improve the story.  And Bruce's retirement at the end is about the least disappointing aspect of it, in case you think that I simply wasn't happy with the ending.  I'm wondering if you've ever read a Batman comic in your life.  So no, I'm not comparing it to The Dark Knight; I'm comparing it to Batman.

Wow, calm down dude. Also, there's no reason to say that people need to die for a script you don't agree with. ######? Also, let me tell you that I did read a ton of Batman comics and I still am reading them. Just because I liked the Dark Knight Rises doesn't mean I don't read comics books and agree with how they changed everything. I knew right from Batman Begins that this would be Nolan's version of the Batman, so also his version of everything else. It's the movie-verse of DC Comics in which they follow the canon loosely. The movies aren't part of the comic-books either, they're stand alone. Sure, the "The Dark Knight Rises" didn't follow anything of the mythos, but have they ever stated that they'd literally follow everything from the comic books? Nope.

If you compare it to Batman than you agree that Batman is much more than just "The Dark Knight Trilogy" and that we should get another version of Batman in "Man of Steel".

No idea why you're getting so worked up and rude about what you quoted, but drop the attitude dude.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

I don't care who you are, you don't turn down $50m.  Even if you want to be all "I don't need it" - fine, don't have it - setup a freaking charitable fund.  I mean, $50m man, that's a LOT...

[Darrian]

Don't assume that I didn't like it just because it wasn't another The Dark Knight, then.

 

And no, I did not expect it to be a direct translation of the comics by any means.  It was clear in Batman Begins that they they were going to be taking several liberties with the mythos.  In TDK they diverged greatly from the comics as well.  However, aside rewriting the origins of the characters, the way the characters themselves were portrayed was spot on.  Except Ducard, who was little or nothing like Ducard, but he wouldn't be since he was rewritten to be the secret identity of Ra's.  In TDK nobody newly introduced was as they should have been.  The whole movie was like they had no idea where to go with the story so they decided to throw a bunch of characters together and completely disregard who those characters are supposed be, how they would react, what drives them to be who they are, tie them together with a really thin and ridiculous plot and then fill it in with a bunch of mediocre action sequences.  There were a few good elements I liked, like how they dealt with the physical toll being Batman would take on Bruce, but for the most part I thought the movie was crap on toast.  Where I was glued to the screen every moment of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight I had a hard time staying awake through The Dark Knight Rises.  And no,  I don't actually wish anybody dead; it's an expression, lighten up.  I'm not "worked up," I'm passionate about Batman and they ######ed it up big time.  If it hadn't been for the first two movies the third on its own would have probably halted any more Batman movies for some time to come.  If Bale comes back as Batman, great, so long as it's not the same Batman from Nolan's films.  Because of the confusion that would cause it's probably better if he doesn't reprise the role.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Don't assume that I didn't like it just because it wasn't another The Dark Knight, then.

 

And no, I did not expect it to be a direct translation of the comics by any means.  It was clear in Batman Begins that they they were going to be taking several liberties with the mythos.  In TDK they diverged greatly from the comics as well.  However, aside rewriting the origins of the characters, the way the characters themselves were portrayed was spot on.  Except Ducard, who was little or nothing like Ducard, but he wouldn't be since he was rewritten to be the secret identity of Ra's.  In TDK nobody newly introduced was as they should have been.  The whole movie was like they had no idea where to go with the story so they decided to throw a bunch of characters together and completely disregard who those characters are supposed be, how they would react, what drives them to be who they are, tie them together with a really thin and ridiculous plot and then fill it in with a bunch of mediocre action sequences.  There were a few good elements I liked, like how they dealt with the physical toll being Batman would take on Bruce, but for the most part I thought the movie was crap on toast.  Where I was glued to the screen every moment of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight I had a hard time staying awake through The Dark Knight Rises.  And no,  I don't actually wish anybody dead; it's an expression, lighten up.  I'm not "worked up," I'm passionate about Batman and they ****ed it up big time.  If it hadn't been for the first two movies the third on its own would have probably halted any more Batman movies for some time to come.  If Bale comes back as Batman, great, so long as it's not the same Batman from Nolan's films.  Because of the confusion that would cause it's probably better if he doesn't reprise the role.

Fair enough. For that same reason, don't assume I didn't read any Batman comic books :p

Anyway, I think I can agree with you on a few parts. I'm passionate about Batman myself but I was able to enjoy the film since I didn't expect them to uphold what was established for the characters in the comic books. I just think that Bale has had his run and that he's not THE Batman or the only person who can portray him on the big screen. I think they'd just repeat themselves if they'd cast Bale again. And it would also be kind of an easy way out for them since they know Bale can portray the darker Batman. But why not freshen it up with a new actor and go into another direction with Batman and his upcoming movies? I think that the audience will ultimately want something new as well. Otherwise it would turn out like Transformers; pushing out movies for the sake of money.

[Darrian]

I don't particularly care for Bale over any other actor, either.  He did a good job as Batman, but he was a lousy Bruce.  Only Michael Keaton has done an outstanding job with both personas, despite not really looking like Bruce Wayne (but then, neither does any actor who has played Batman in the last 20 years).

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^Yeah, that's why I've been judging the rumored actors based on if they look like Bruce Wayne. Anyone with the cowl on can say they're Batman, but they have to look like Bruce Wayne first imo. I didn't really see a Bruce Wayne in Bale either which kind bugged me. But I thought he was great at playing Batman.

I'm just hoping for a new actors since at the end of the day, they are going to use the same Batman in the reboots of Batman. And how would it be a reboot if the same actor plays the same role?

[Lamp0]

I don't particularly care for Bale over any other actor, either.  He did a good job as Batman, but he was a lousy Bruce.  Only Michael Keaton has done an outstanding job with both personas, despite not really looking like Bruce Wayne (but then, neither does any actor who has played Batman in the last 20 years).

 

Oh man, imagine they got Michael Keaton back as an older Bruce Wayne for Superman/Batman. :rofl:

[Davo]

So did he change the awful acting from "Dark Knight"? The growling was obnoxious.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

So did he change the awful acting from "Dark Knight"? The growling was obnoxious.

That's way to early to tell since nothing is confirmed nor is there a script yet.

[Davo]

Oh I'm horribly uninformed then. I thought he had done more than just the movie with Ledger.