movies Christian Bale Reportedly Offered $50 Million To Reprise Batman

[Rappy Veteran]

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

He did Dark Knight Rises, the 3rd movie?

[Draconian Guppy]

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.

His growling was actually computer modified :/  You'd have to see a version with "no effects" to understand.

[McCordRm]

I want new actors for a new "universe".

One of my biggest gripes with Man of Steel was it's supposed to take place in the Justice League universe- where there are a LOT of other superheroes around- but when the world itself is getting destroyed, none of them bother to show up. They'll need a damn good explanation for that... Which I can't see using the current Batman or Green Lantern movies.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

His growling was actually computer modified :/  You'd have to see a version with "no effects" to understand.

Kinda like Bane's voice. His original voice sounded better for the film because I constantly could hear it was coming from my speakers instead of his mouth, if you know what I mean? It didn't sound as if the voice came through his mask.

I want new actors for a new "universe".

One of my biggest gripes with Man of Steel was it's supposed to take place in the Justice League universe- where there are a LOT of other superheroes around- but when the world itself is getting destroyed, none of them bother to show up. They'll need a damn good explanation for that... Which I can't see using the current Batman or Green Lantern movies.

But they didn't start being superheroes on the exact same day. Plus, they could say that Green Lantern was off-planet while dealing with Lantern stuff. Batman could've been dealing with his own stuff in Gotham as well. It happens a lot in the comics as well where you'd expect them to help each other out. But because it's their own story, they have to prevail on their own.

[Gotenks98]

I Lol when I saw the part where it says Downey isn't typecast as Iron Man. There isn't a better person that fits the character that's alive today. He has all the same mental issues as Tony Stark.

[Draconian Guppy]

Kinda like Bane's voice. His original voice sounded better for the film because I constantly could hear it was coming from my speakers instead of his mouth, if you know what I mean? It didn't sound as if the voice came through his mask.

But they didn't start being superheroes on the exact same day. Plus, they could say that Green Lantern was off-planet while dealing with Lantern stuff. Batman could've been dealing with his own stuff in Gotham as well. It happens a lot in the comics as well where you'd expect them to help each other out. But because it's their own story, they have to prevail on their own.

Yeah Bane's voice was creepy 

[fix-this!]

i want a new batman for man of steel 2. it would be pointless to cast bale for just that film then recast for any future batman or justice league movies.

[patseguin Global Moderator]

Boy, I hope he takes it because he was the best Wayne/Batman ever. Nobody will ever top him. Plus turning down $50,000,000 is just plain stupid, artist or not lol.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Yeah Bane's voice was creepy

Yeah, I mean it sounded great but you could just hear it was recorded in a studio.

[Draconian Guppy]

Yeah, I mean it sounded great but you could just hear it was recorded in a studio.

Yeah I understood, most of the time it wasn't perfectly synced, but i'm guessing since you couldn't see mouth movements they deemed it alright ? :huh:

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Yeah I understood, most of the time it wasn't perfectly synced, but i'm guessing since you couldn't see mouth movements they deemed it alright ? :huh:

I believe it was synced, it's just that his voice wasn't in the environment like everybody elses. Just look up "Banes original voice" on YouTube. He says things in a creepier way when they recorded in the studio.

Not sure how to explain it besides saying that his voice wasn't in the environment though :p Of course they had to record it in the studio since the original wasn't easy to understand at times.

[sava700]

I think Bales voice was good...but this really highlights how it come across lol

 

[Skiver Veteran]

To be honest some movies just get milked for too long. I have never been a massive fan of Batman and haven't even seen the third movie... Yet. I don't know his reasons but if its because he wants to quit while he is ahead, I hope he sticks to his guns and turns down any ridiculous sums of money on principal, I'd have a lot more respect for him if he did (not that I have a lack of respect anyway).

 

[Draconian Guppy]

To be honest some movies just get milked for too long. I have never been a massive fan of Batman and haven't even seen the third movie... Yet. I don't know his reasons but if its because he wants to quit while he is ahead, I hope he sticks to his guns and turns down any ridiculous sums of money on principal, I'd have a lot more respect for him if he did (not that I have a lack of respect anyway).

 

Well, i'd throw my principes down for 50million + marketing earnings :P

[Skiver Veteran]

Well, i'd throw my principles down for 50 million + marketing earnings :p

I would too, but I think the difference is, I doubt neither one of us have the kind of money he does. 

IMO if he was to sacrifice his own principles for money it says something about him as a person and the media will slate him for that. The next problem is that eventually the batman franchise in its current form will flop and when it does it will take his reputation with it.

He could get away with 50 million dollar cheques for another 3 movies, but does he want to risk the rest of his career for something like this? I honestly think if he does, and it does dive it will be the last we ever see of him in a AAA title.

[Syanide]

I would too, but I think the difference is, I doubt neither one of us have the kind of money he does. 

IMO if he was to sacrifice his own principles for money it says something about him as a person and the media will slate him for that. The next problem is that eventually the batman franchise in its current form will flop and when it does it will take his reputation with it.

He could get away with 50 million dollar cheques for another 3 movies, but does he want to risk the rest of his career for something like this? I honestly think if he does, and it does dive it will be the last we ever see of him in a AAA title.

 

What principles? The guy was in a Batman movie, hardly something that will leave a mark in society. It's not like he came up with the cure for cancer and is now selling it to the highest bidder. There's simply no reason to refuse this kind of money, other than being physically and mentally torn out by it to the level of feeling your well being is in danger. And he can do incredibly great stuff with that amount of money (pursue his passion projects, help people out, make sure his future/offspring is financially secure, blah blah blah).

 

If the rumors are actually true, ultimately the decision's on him, but I think no one has the right to judge him if he decides to take up the role again. People have done worse things for less money. Not to mention he was great as Bruce/Batman.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

What principles?  Don't believe that his so-called decision to not do any more films is anything beyond part of the Hollywood game!

[Growled Member]

Well, i'd throw my principes down for 50million + marketing earnings :p

Most of us would. :D

[Skiver Veteran]

What principles? The guy was in a Batman movie, hardly something that will leave a mark in society. It's not like he came up with the cure for cancer and is now selling it to the highest bidder. There's simply no reason to refuse this kind of money, other than being physically and mentally torn out by it to the level of feeling your well being is in danger. And he can do incredibly great stuff with that amount of money (pursue his passion projects, help people out, make sure his future/offspring is financially secure, blah blah blah).

 

If the rumors are actually true, ultimately the decision's on him, but I think no one has the right to judge him if he decides to take up the role again. People have done worse things for less money. Not to mention he was great as Bruce/Batman.

 

 

What principles?  Don't believe that his so-called decision to not do any more films is anything beyond part of the Hollywood game!

 

I was under the impression that he decided not to do anymore because he wanted something new and didn't want to milk the franchise dry sort of, quit while he was ahead.

 

maybe i'm just completely wrong on that!

[Syanide]

I was under the impression that he decided not to do anymore because he wanted something new and didn't want to milk the franchise dry sort of, quit while he was ahead.

 

maybe i'm just completely wrong on that!

 

That's what he said, what we're discussing is that him "bending" his previous statements isn't the end of the world, especially if the rumored amount of money is true.

[Skiver Veteran]

That's what he said, what we're discussing is that him "bending" his previous statements isn't the end of the world, especially if the rumored amount of money is true.

Well if that is the case then what I stand by what I said. Him "bending his previous statements" imo is going against his own principles for money, especially when it comes from someone who is worth millions of dollars anyway!

 

I think for the general public, depending on what it was you could maybe forgive them, but this guy could probably retire now and live very well for the rest of his life. In the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter, it's just a movie but I like to see people stand by what they say and not be bought out by a pile of cash, especially when no-one is trying to buy me out!

[Syanide]

As I previously said, I don't hold a role in a Batman movie to such high standards to see one of the people involved changing their mind over money as hugely important.

[coresx]

After working with McG on Terminator, I don't think he would fall for working with another hack, Snyder.

 

Dark Knight Rises was pretty poor, Bale would be wise to continue leaving Batman in the past. It won't reach great heights any time soon.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Whether Christian Bale has or has not been offered $50 million to reprise his role as Batman in Man of Steel 2 remains a mystery. (He probably hasn?t.) But with the suit officially unoccupied ? as of now? the race is on to find a new Batman. But one name you can probably cross off your list? Castle star and generally geek-loved actor Nathan Fillion.

?I wonder if my throat could take it,? he said, joking that he doesn?t believe he has the vocal stamina to mimic Batman?s gravelly voice. ?I think I?d make an excellent Bruce Wayne; I think I?d make a terrible Batman.?

Fillion, who is no stranger to superheroes and recently voiced the Green Lantern in the straight-to-DVD animated movie Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, adds that he has not been approached in any way about the role. He also cautions fans who are currently stumping for certain actors to get the part ? even those stumping for him. ?If you wanted to see a particular person as Batman, I think one of the worst things you could do is shove it down someone?s throat as far as the new director of Batman or the new producers of Batman,? he says. ?Probably the worst thing you could do if there?s someone you want to be Batman is sort of rally.?

Batman or not, Fillion will soon (finally!) be back on the small screen when Castle returns Sept. 23 on ABC. For more on the show?s return, pick up EW?s Fall TV preview issue, out next month.

Source: Entertainment Weekly