Is Nolan Done?

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by: Daniel Barna Aug. 27, 2008

While the interweb runs rampant with outlandish casting rumours surrounding the follow up to Chris Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT (Rosie O'Donnell as Clayface?) most have chosen to ignore the fact that Nolan himself has not even signed on for the third installment. I guess it's just assumed that 500 million domestically and counting means "f*ck yeah let's do it again!"

Apparently not. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan, who is on a much needed vacay, has yet to commit to the daunting task. In the article, THE DARK KNIGHT producer Charles Roven says:

There are a lot of us who emotionally would love to do it, but it's really Chris' call. Chris is the kind of filmmaker who just doesn't think about the next movie before he has completely finished the movie he is working on. When he comes back, we will see how he feels.

If Nolan does in fact decide not to return, may I suggest Joel Schumacher as a possible replacement? Something tells me he would do a fantastic job.

Source: H. Reporter

Extra Tidbit: Batman 3 casting rumours! Which ones suck and which kick serious tail!?!

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LoCkEd_N_LoAdEd
3:10PM on 08/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
NO NOLAN NO BATMAN 3
i didnt say no nolan no more batman movies. cuuz that would be gay. i mean no nolan no tdk sequel. because batman 3 wont be in the vision we all have witnessed in tdk. it'll jus be wrong and it wont feel right to have another director come in.
i didnt say no nolan no more batman movies. cuuz that would be gay. i mean no nolan no tdk sequel. because batman 3 wont be in the vision we all have witnessed in tdk. it'll jus be wrong and it wont feel right to have another director come in.
 
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deathmetalbrian
6:36PM on 08/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
no bats w/o nolan??!!
saying that there should be no future batman films if chris nolan doesn't come back is retarded. batman's been around a hell of a lot longer then chris freaking nolan.
saying that there should be no future batman films if chris nolan doesn't come back is retarded. batman's been around a hell of a lot longer then chris freaking nolan.
 
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abondemand
11:48AM on 08/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Twoface dead?
Nolan will come back. TDK didnt really leave the franchise completed.

On another note however... am I the only one who doesnt think two face is dead? they say that Harvy Dent was dead but that doesnt mean jack for two face. In this film they very much wanted the two characters to be eparate, even though they are the same entitiy. I dunno. I just feel like its more of a clich...
Nolan will come back. TDK didnt really leave the franchise completed.

On another note however... am I the only one who doesnt think two face is dead? they say that Harvy Dent was dead but that doesnt mean jack for two face. In this film they very much wanted the two characters to be eparate, even though they are the same entitiy. I dunno. I just feel like its more of a cliche to kill the villan at the end. They bury Dent for the public but im sure two face is in alylum
 
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pokey23741
11:03PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Give Nolan some time. He'll come around to complete the trilogy. As far as villians go, I'd like to see Clayface. But there are a handful of good villians to choose from. And I don't think it'll be Two-Face because I think Nolan is far too creative for the whole "Oh, by the way, he didn't really die" cliche
Give Nolan some time. He'll come around to complete the trilogy. As far as villians go, I'd like to see Clayface. But there are a handful of good villians to choose from. And I don't think it'll be Two-Face because I think Nolan is far too creative for the whole "Oh, by the way, he didn't really die" cliche
 
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Burgerking
9:55PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
what a dumb fucking article
I would be pissed if I were Nolan and I saw some dumb shit article like this. He did The Prestige after Batman Begins, we didn't see anything out of Knight until after Prestige. So what makes us think that Nolan is ready to sign on to a new film a month after Dark Knight hits?? He's got a LOT of time to spend making a script because a third film is not set up as nicely as the second one was. Du...
I would be pissed if I were Nolan and I saw some dumb shit article like this. He did The Prestige after Batman Begins, we didn't see anything out of Knight until after Prestige. So what makes us think that Nolan is ready to sign on to a new film a month after Dark Knight hits?? He's got a LOT of time to spend making a script because a third film is not set up as nicely as the second one was. Dumb article still
 
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iamjacksnihilis
9:43PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
fuck it, he shouldn't do it. the dark knight was perfect. can't we all just revel in that a bit? i think it'd be cool if he let it sit for awhile and make a third film in like 10 or 12 years with all the same main character actors and play it with an aging batman, something like what metal gear solid 4 did with snake except not as extreme. you could give alfred the butler a good death if mi...
fuck it, he shouldn't do it. the dark knight was perfect. can't we all just revel in that a bit? i think it'd be cool if he let it sit for awhile and make a third film in like 10 or 12 years with all the same main character actors and play it with an aging batman, something like what metal gear solid 4 did with snake except not as extreme. you could give alfred the butler a good death if michael caine doesn't die before then. the city has a chance to evolve and devolve in its respective ways and we can meet the same batman in a changed gotham. go into bruce wayne's psychological breakdown that must've followed after he was turned on by all the people he protected and the person he loved as bruce wayne (rachel dawes) has perished. man, it would kick ass. grow some patience kids!
 
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lalex81
8:52PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I really don't care if Nolan comes back or not. The Dark Knight was a great movie, but I'd be more excited about a third movie if they get another talented director than if they bring Nolan back.

I know what Nolan's Batman is like. I want to know what a Batman from Alfonso Cuaron, David Fincher or Tom Tykwer would be like
I really don't care if Nolan comes back or not. The Dark Knight was a great movie, but I'd be more excited about a third movie if they get another talented director than if they bring Nolan back.

I know what Nolan's Batman is like. I want to know what a Batman from Alfonso Cuaron, David Fincher or Tom Tykwer would be like
 
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yellowdart151
8:48PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I honestly believe Nolan will not make another Batman film. He has almost no reason to. He's a small indie director, he shouldn't give a shit about money or fame. I honestly believe he's said everything he wants to in the batman universe, and that's fine with me. I would prefer things stay on a high note, instead of every other fucking superhero trilogy where the second is the best and the thir...
I honestly believe Nolan will not make another Batman film. He has almost no reason to. He's a small indie director, he shouldn't give a shit about money or fame. I honestly believe he's said everything he wants to in the batman universe, and that's fine with me. I would prefer things stay on a high note, instead of every other fucking superhero trilogy where the second is the best and the third is the worst.

That being said, they will make a 3rd batman. And I hope we get Depp as the riddler.

The third movie will be good, just not chris nolan good. And this way nolan can work on another great film (prestige 2...*fingers crossed*)
 
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philalva77
8:26PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Terrible title for a headline..these stories about any little thing on Batman are getting ridiculous..i love TDK like the rest do..but get a life! Obviously you can never top TDK much less the 2nd highest gross ever. So from now on i'm not reading anything more about Batman unless its newsworthy.
Terrible title for a headline..these stories about any little thing on Batman are getting ridiculous..i love TDK like the rest do..but get a life! Obviously you can never top TDK much less the 2nd highest gross ever. So from now on i'm not reading anything more about Batman unless its newsworthy.
 
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Jack Grimaldi
7:11PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I agree with LoCkEd_N_LoAdEd, if Nolan doesn't come back there shouldn't be another Batman film. And as for another movie with Nolan, I'm not saying he can't top it, but it was the best fucking Bat-movie ever with the best villian in the Batman universe. Any other villian to follow up wouldn't be able to top the preformance of Heath as Joker or the character of Joker himself.

I d...
I agree with LoCkEd_N_LoAdEd, if Nolan doesn't come back there shouldn't be another Batman film. And as for another movie with Nolan, I'm not saying he can't top it, but it was the best fucking Bat-movie ever with the best villian in the Batman universe. Any other villian to follow up wouldn't be able to top the preformance of Heath as Joker or the character of Joker himself.

I don't know that's just me thinking.
 
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ChinoMoreno7
6:25PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Pistolas of course hes kidding, idiot.
Pistolas of course hes kidding, idiot.
 
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MrOperator
6:04PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
??
Forget Schumacher...! But Jack Black as the penguin???
Forget Schumacher...! But Jack Black as the penguin???
 
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Pistolas
5:24PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Joel Schumacher? ARE YOU FUCK*N KIDDING ME?
Joel Schumacher? ARE YOU FUCK*N KIDDING ME?
 
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anomaly7
4:59PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Although I will completely understand Nolan's reasons for not coming back, I would like to see a third movie to round out the series. We don't even have the batcave yet, which was kind of hinted at in the end of batman begins. Even if the 3rd movie doesn't top the dark knight, as long as it is good i'll be happy. (think return of the jedi compared to empire).

Until we actually ...
Although I will completely understand Nolan's reasons for not coming back, I would like to see a third movie to round out the series. We don't even have the batcave yet, which was kind of hinted at in the end of batman begins. Even if the 3rd movie doesn't top the dark knight, as long as it is good i'll be happy. (think return of the jedi compared to empire).

Until we actually know who the villians will be I won't make any casting choices.
 
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ADM
4:28PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i didn't read all these comments, but i'm extremely content if this was his last batman film
honestly, i don't know how he can top tdk
keeping in mind not just heath's performance... but the caliber of the joker as the villian
it's widely known that the joker is the greatest villian ever created, so how could he top it?

i dunno, i'm thinking and typing but t...
i didn't read all these comments, but i'm extremely content if this was his last batman film
honestly, i don't know how he can top tdk
keeping in mind not just heath's performance... but the caliber of the joker as the villian
it's widely known that the joker is the greatest villian ever created, so how could he top it?

i dunno, i'm thinking and typing but the main point of this was to say that if this was his last batman i'd be content with that!
 
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Andyruu
4:07PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
rosie o donnell as the penguin
i sure hope he makes it again, when they change directors it just gets all messed up. lets hope he has a great vacation. haha

Bale needs some voice lessons first though.
i sure hope he makes it again, when they change directors it just gets all messed up. lets hope he has a great vacation. haha

Bale needs some voice lessons first though.
 
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MrOperator
3:49PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
and
I will help you!!
I will help you!!
 
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Denizen
3:34PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yea right
One things for sure, if Joel Schumacher comes within 10 yards of Batman 3, i am going kick his ass back to Germany.
One things for sure, if Joel Schumacher comes within 10 yards of Batman 3, i am going kick his ass back to Germany.
 
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MrOperator
3:30PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
M.Manson..
Marilyn Manson as The Riddler would be cool.. Going out on a limb here... lol
Marilyn Manson as The Riddler would be cool.. Going out on a limb here... lol
 
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LoCkEd_N_LoAdEd
3:25PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
oh and one more thing
NO NOLAN? NO BATMAN 3.
NO NOLAN? NO BATMAN 3.
 
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LoCkEd_N_LoAdEd
3:22PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hear me out
TDK was an instant classic. it was perfect in every way to me. the dialouge, acting, action, morality of good and evil. the best superhero movie of all time for me. if i were nolan, i wouldnt come back. because i would feel accomplished. i would feel that this is the movie that i always wanted to make. this is my vision and this was my goal. he accomplished it and now people are praising him. i...
TDK was an instant classic. it was perfect in every way to me. the dialouge, acting, action, morality of good and evil. the best superhero movie of all time for me. if i were nolan, i wouldnt come back. because i would feel accomplished. i would feel that this is the movie that i always wanted to make. this is my vision and this was my goal. he accomplished it and now people are praising him. in my opinion i would leave the dark knight alone. no sequel because TDK was soo good how would he even top it? and the legendary rivalry between joker and batman. the joker is the only villain you need for a sequel. dont re-cast ledger in honor of his death. his death actually made this film a legend. best performances i've seen in my life. if Nolan decides to come back theres no doubt in my mind that i'm going to see this film. but i just cant imagine nolan making batman 3 MORE than TDK was. i hope he knows what to do. i hope that if he comes back he realizes he's going to be directing the best movie in cinematic history and certainly the most anticipated film of all time. he knows whats expected of him. please Chris, dont make a mistake and dont let your fans down. we support you 100% with whatever you do. at least i do. lol. "With great power comes great responsibility." goodluck Chris.
 
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sbunn10
1:40PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
this isn't new news really
this isn't new news really
 
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Maudibe
12:53PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Next Villains...
The Black Mask and Bane.

The Black Mask and Bane.

 
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RoneStar
12:51PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I know!
Vern Troyer as Mr. Freeze! Genius!
Vern Troyer as Mr. Freeze! Genius!
 
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ardamus6
12:36PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
vera
her hair has been every color at least once throughout her career, last I saw she was blonde for quid pro quo.
her hair has been every color at least once throughout her career, last I saw she was blonde for quid pro quo.
 
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Arvindh
12:35PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As much as some people think Nolan has done all that he needs to do for the Batman franchise, I'm pretty sure he'll return for a third. A fourth would be pushing it so lets not even go that far yet, but a third is a definite 'yes'. Although TDK looked pretty conclusive, there are tons of plots and angles there that were left hanging, and people like Nolan NEVER begin a story that they won't per...
As much as some people think Nolan has done all that he needs to do for the Batman franchise, I'm pretty sure he'll return for a third. A fourth would be pushing it so lets not even go that far yet, but a third is a definite 'yes'. Although TDK looked pretty conclusive, there are tons of plots and angles there that were left hanging, and people like Nolan NEVER begin a story that they won't personally end. He knows how the story goes and don't be surprised if he had the entire trilogy up in his head even before starting Batman Begins, despite him denying the fact. Maybe he doesn't divide the story into three parts, but he has an idea, I'm sure. He started the series, TDK was the middle, and there has to be a conclusion. *SPOILERS* Heck, I won't be surprised if he brought The Joker back by recasting him. We all know he had plans for the Clown Prince in the third installment. If he was bold enough to allow The Joker to survive in TDK, what makes us think that he won't simply bring the character back for another round? Heath Ledger will always be uber-fantastic and remembered, but who's to say Nolan will not find someone worthy of the role?

As far as casting goes, I don't know. No villain stands up to the magnitude of The Joker...and that's probably why Nolan knew for sure that he had to bring him back. Tragedy struck, and that's probably the only reason why Nolan is holding back. We'll never know for sure.
 
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saruvian
12:24PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Vera Farmiga
What about Vera Farmiga as Poison Ivy? She's a redhead isn't she?
What about Vera Farmiga as Poison Ivy? She's a redhead isn't she?
 
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ardamus6
12:17PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
catwoman/riddler
Since those seem to be the most popular choices for villains in the next batman. I'll pick my choices. Would anyone else like to see Vera Farmiga as catwoman and guy pearce as the riddler?Vera is growing in popularity and guy works well with Nolan as we saw in memento. Both are incredibly talented and I think would suit the batman franchise nicely.
Since those seem to be the most popular choices for villains in the next batman. I'll pick my choices. Would anyone else like to see Vera Farmiga as catwoman and guy pearce as the riddler?Vera is growing in popularity and guy works well with Nolan as we saw in memento. Both are incredibly talented and I think would suit the batman franchise nicely.
 
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marcovision1
12:06PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I could play Robin, but more like the animated series version... he was pretty solid.
I could play Robin, but more like the animated series version... he was pretty solid.
 
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jonnyd84
12:03PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
casting
I think edward norton might actually make a good riddler or even sean penn. Now how about the penguin? why not bring danny devito back! haha, i doubt that would happen. The only thing about the dark knight i didn't approve of was how they dealt with two face, he's such a deep character and has such a huge story, the didn't have to kill him, I really wish they had ended it some other way...
I think edward norton might actually make a good riddler or even sean penn. Now how about the penguin? why not bring danny devito back! haha, i doubt that would happen. The only thing about the dark knight i didn't approve of was how they dealt with two face, he's such a deep character and has such a huge story, the didn't have to kill him, I really wish they had ended it some other way...
 
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DevilsRejects
12:01PM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm still an avid fighter for Crispin Glover as The Riddler.
I'm still an avid fighter for Crispin Glover as The Riddler.
 
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lasrever
11:51AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Dark Knight Returns
Nolan took a cue from Frank Miller's Batman: Year One for the storyline in Batman Begins and he set up an arc that returns Batman to a hunted vigilante at the end of The Dark Knight. He should wait years, or age Bale and do a modern adaptation of the The Dark Knight Returns, including that epic fight with Superman. It could be a masterpiece.
Nolan took a cue from Frank Miller's Batman: Year One for the storyline in Batman Begins and he set up an arc that returns Batman to a hunted vigilante at the end of The Dark Knight. He should wait years, or age Bale and do a modern adaptation of the The Dark Knight Returns, including that epic fight with Superman. It could be a masterpiece.
 
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Acerbus III
11:50AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Famke Janssen
how about Famke Janssen as catwoman? I think Jolie was almost made to play the part, but she has become bigger than her roles and it would not be a good distraction.

I agree that they should work in Ryan Gosling. If they decided to somehow include Robin he would be a great choice.

I think Kristin Bell as Harley Quinn has been the best casting rumor I've heard...
how about Famke Janssen as catwoman? I think Jolie was almost made to play the part, but she has become bigger than her roles and it would not be a good distraction.

I agree that they should work in Ryan Gosling. If they decided to somehow include Robin he would be a great choice.

I think Kristin Bell as Harley Quinn has been the best casting rumor I've heard. I think she'd be perfect.
 
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FireCaptain4
11:42AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
All of Batman 3's casting rumors suck...
... and the same goes for the titles. "Shadow of the Bat"... c'mon, that's lame! Johnny Depp as The Riddler... sounds like fanboy bullshit to me. Cher as Catwoman- WHAT THE FUCK?!!!

Anyway, we aren't going to hear anything concrete for many months (maybe not until a year from now), so all this speculation could get even wilder. In the mean time, lets TRY to get on with life inste...
... and the same goes for the titles. "Shadow of the Bat"... c'mon, that's lame! Johnny Depp as The Riddler... sounds like fanboy bullshit to me. Cher as Catwoman- WHAT THE FUCK?!!!

Anyway, we aren't going to hear anything concrete for many months (maybe not until a year from now), so all this speculation could get even wilder. In the mean time, lets TRY to get on with life instead of eating up every fucking rumor to hit the net that obviously has no ounce of truth to it.
 
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Madine
11:00AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nolan
Who says a third has to be the last? Trilogies are fine, but why not make more?
If Nolan does come back, then he probably would only do that last one. I think he will return.

As for casting rumors, I think they will go somewhere we are not thinking. Look at the casting of Ledger and Eckhart for TDK. So when I hear Johnny Depp as The Riddler - I think no way. They will pro...
Who says a third has to be the last? Trilogies are fine, but why not make more?
If Nolan does come back, then he probably would only do that last one. I think he will return.

As for casting rumors, I think they will go somewhere we are not thinking. Look at the casting of Ledger and Eckhart for TDK. So when I hear Johnny Depp as The Riddler - I think no way. They will probably do another "off-beat" casting choice, not uber-famous like Angelina Jolie as Catwoman. And while I love Carla Gugino ever since I first saw her in Spin City, I don't think she will get the call. I would love it if she did, but I don't see it happening. Perhaps if they don't cast Rachael McAdams as Lois Lane (I am trying to start that rumor...:)) in the reboot of Superman, she can be considered for Catwoman.
 
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BernieLaPlante
10:41AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ugh
I'm quite convinced that if Nolan does not return, the legacy will be tarnished. Let's hope he doesn't pull a Bryan Singer on us, in which case we'll have to take the 1st two films and just walk away.

As far as villians go, I think it's easier to say who wont be in the movie then who will.

We def. won't be seeing clayface or anyone like that. Smart money's on the R...
I'm quite convinced that if Nolan does not return, the legacy will be tarnished. Let's hope he doesn't pull a Bryan Singer on us, in which case we'll have to take the 1st two films and just walk away.

As far as villians go, I think it's easier to say who wont be in the movie then who will.

We def. won't be seeing clayface or anyone like that. Smart money's on the Riddler
 
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Vlad99
9:48AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Casting
Stiller: Riddler
Gugino: Catwoman
The Rock: Reaper
Kane: The KGBeast or Bane

Find something for Ben Foster and Ryan Gosling - 2 great actors that could use major exposure!

Forget Jolie for any role. She's always a distraction because she's a tabloid favorite. I don't think Nolan would use her anyway.
Stiller: Riddler
Gugino: Catwoman
The Rock: Reaper
Kane: The KGBeast or Bane

Find something for Ben Foster and Ryan Gosling - 2 great actors that could use major exposure!

Forget Jolie for any role. She's always a distraction because she's a tabloid favorite. I don't think Nolan would use her anyway.
 
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judgement tay
9:44AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Best rumor I heard.....Cher as Catwoman! BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Best rumor I heard.....Cher as Catwoman! BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
 
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saruvian
9:20AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Catwoman?
I'm starting my own casting rumor by saying I think that Carla Gugino would make a fantastic Catwoman.
I'm starting my own casting rumor by saying I think that Carla Gugino would make a fantastic Catwoman.
 
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saruvian
9:18AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Catwoman?
I'm starting my own casting rumor by saying I think that Carla Gugino would make a fantastic Catwoman.
I'm starting my own casting rumor by saying I think that Carla Gugino would make a fantastic Catwoman.
 
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Mike 2814
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Although I'm against Angelina as Catwoman - that pic you chose does show a resemblance - although I guess if you look hard enough you can find a pic to reseble anyone...my personal choice would be Bridget Moynahan - she'd make a super sexy Selina Kyle and I'm sure could rock a mean leather catsuit.

I agree with those that said Fincher would make a great replacement in Nolan's abs...
Although I'm against Angelina as Catwoman - that pic you chose does show a resemblance - although I guess if you look hard enough you can find a pic to reseble anyone...my personal choice would be Bridget Moynahan - she'd make a super sexy Selina Kyle and I'm sure could rock a mean leather catsuit.

I agree with those that said Fincher would make a great replacement in Nolan's absence.
 
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HoyleHaw
9:05AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Y'know, "The Dark Knight" could've been just the second half of "Batman Begins" for all we know. I know there are very few directors I'd even consider handing this particular Batman franchise over to if Nolan decided to back out.

What I actually expect will happen, is he'll make something else before he does a third Batman. I think it would be good for him therapeutically, anyway...
Y'know, "The Dark Knight" could've been just the second half of "Batman Begins" for all we know. I know there are very few directors I'd even consider handing this particular Batman franchise over to if Nolan decided to back out.

What I actually expect will happen, is he'll make something else before he does a third Batman. I think it would be good for him therapeutically, anyway.

And as far as I know, Bale said if Nolan agreed, he'd be fine coming back. But Nolan hasn't made plans. Not to mention with the grand scale and praise for the second entry it would be a pity to undercut that with an inferior third film a la Spider-Man.
 
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drc5145
9:02AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
My gut feeling says nolan will return eventually for Batman 3 but I honestly could not watch it if Nolan opted to not return. Well, unless they got a good director on par with Nolan.
My gut feeling says nolan will return eventually for Batman 3 but I honestly could not watch it if Nolan opted to not return. Well, unless they got a good director on par with Nolan.
 
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Paulie
8:46AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No to The Riddler and Catwoman
I'm voting for Black Mask or The Reaper. The latter probably won't make it, but one can dream, damn it.
I'm voting for Black Mask or The Reaper. The latter probably won't make it, but one can dream, damn it.
 
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grungehippy
8:04AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I understand Nolan's need for a break. Hell, he's made three very good films in three years, imagine the manic pace of such a work ethic. But I can't sit still until he commits to 3. Come on now, Chris, don't give us the beginning and the middle without the end! I don't mind if he makes another film in between ala Prestige to take a break and recharge his creative energies, but I just need to h...
I understand Nolan's need for a break. Hell, he's made three very good films in three years, imagine the manic pace of such a work ethic. But I can't sit still until he commits to 3. Come on now, Chris, don't give us the beginning and the middle without the end! I don't mind if he makes another film in between ala Prestige to take a break and recharge his creative energies, but I just need to hear him say, "I'm on it but give me time." I just want confirmation.
 
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7:30AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Didn't Nolan and Bale say they didn't want Batman in a JLA movie until they did their third movie?
Didn't Nolan and Bale say they didn't want Batman in a JLA movie until they did their third movie?
 
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SeymourClearly
7:13AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd like to see Nic Cage as Egghead!!
I'd like to see Nic Cage as Egghead!!
 
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emjoi
5:48AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The guy has made some pretty damn interesting stuff... Memento, Insomnia, The Prestige.

Now the guy has all the money and respect that he will ever need. He can do anything he likes. If he's not interested in being a Hollywood Blockbuster Director then that's fine by me. Go back to telling smaller interesting stories.
The guy has made some pretty damn interesting stuff... Memento, Insomnia, The Prestige.

Now the guy has all the money and respect that he will ever need. He can do anything he likes. If he's not interested in being a Hollywood Blockbuster Director then that's fine by me. Go back to telling smaller interesting stories.
 
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Balboa6
5:28AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just so Christian Bale returns. That's the main thing.
Just so Christian Bale returns. That's the main thing.
 
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Neo842
5:25AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No to Angelina Pit Catwoman
no to catwoman at all unless phiffer comes back again cause she was majorly hot in stardust. not angelina pitt she cant actor. dont care about the oscar.
no to catwoman at all unless phiffer comes back again cause she was majorly hot in stardust. not angelina pitt she cant actor. dont care about the oscar.
 
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neon66
4:23AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If Nolan doesn't go for a third, perhaps Fincher would be able to carry on the legacy... I mean, he's definitely familiar with that whole 'gritty' style.. just don't let Schumacher ever touch this franchise again. EVER.
If Nolan doesn't go for a third, perhaps Fincher would be able to carry on the legacy... I mean, he's definitely familiar with that whole 'gritty' style.. just don't let Schumacher ever touch this franchise again. EVER.
 
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Sloth74
4:23AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cher
The F-ing Cher casting rumor for Catwoman! I will seriously not see the movie if that old hag is in it! But I don't think she will be :)
The F-ing Cher casting rumor for Catwoman! I will seriously not see the movie if that old hag is in it! But I don't think she will be :)
 
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luke319
4:11AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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You'd hope that the studios would be smart enough to see what's working and run with it, but that may be giving them too much credit (have you seen the letter Jeff Robinov sent out saying that they plan on making all their DC properties dark and brooding like TDK? That shows that they are quite far from "getting it").

Also, while I'm also anxious to see what post-Batman projects ...
You'd hope that the studios would be smart enough to see what's working and run with it, but that may be giving them too much credit (have you seen the letter Jeff Robinov sent out saying that they plan on making all their DC properties dark and brooding like TDK? That shows that they are quite far from "getting it").

Also, while I'm also anxious to see what post-Batman projects Nolan chooses to persue, I think he actually has put a pretty unique take on the series. I mean his films and Burtons were both "dark" versions of the mythos and yet look how different they've turned out.

I think saying Nolan is capable of more than superhero movies is selling him and the film both a little short. Most critics (Corliss, Ebert, Phillips, Roeper and Wilosnki to name a few) are calling TDK his most accomplished work yet. Will he some day make a better movie than TDK? Probably. But many, many people consider (fan and critic alike) consider it his best work so far.
 
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JohnnyPolo
3:20AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Michael Keaton = Hush. I don't care who is directing, get it done.
Michael Keaton = Hush. I don't care who is directing, get it done.
 
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evergreen
3:18AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Losing respect?
Honestly, I'm just happy he even touched the series. He resurrected this from the very, very deep grave Schumacher tossed it in.

I would love it more than anything if he went back - it could only get better - but if he decides he's done, good on him. He knows what he's doing.

But abandoning? That's harsh. If he feels like he's done all he wants, it's only fair.
Honestly, I'm just happy he even touched the series. He resurrected this from the very, very deep grave Schumacher tossed it in.

I would love it more than anything if he went back - it could only get better - but if he decides he's done, good on him. He knows what he's doing.

But abandoning? That's harsh. If he feels like he's done all he wants, it's only fair.
 
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JesseNick
3:17AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Does it really matter that much if Nolan comes back for #3? Yeah, he's done a good job twice now, but it's not like he's made very personal movies here. He just treated the characters and world with more respect than anyone has before in the movies. I'd like to think the studio is smart enough to be able to see that's what's working, and hire someone else who normally makes great critically acc...
Does it really matter that much if Nolan comes back for #3? Yeah, he's done a good job twice now, but it's not like he's made very personal movies here. He just treated the characters and world with more respect than anyone has before in the movies. I'd like to think the studio is smart enough to be able to see that's what's working, and hire someone else who normally makes great critically acclaimed dramas/thrillers to put together another "realistic" Batman movie. That'd be good enough. Let Nolan move on if he wants to, I'd like to see something more in line with Memento, he's capable of so much more than "a good superhero movie."
 
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im_crazy_for_it
2:28AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't know, but I hope Catwoman is in it. I feel like it wouldn't be right to ignore that huge chunk of the Batman mythos. I think Catwoman is arguably one of the top villains (under the Joker, of course) in Batman's Rogues Gallery. And I could barely imagine Christopher Nolan's take on the character.

And I think he'll do another Batman. If he didn't, I would lose a bit of resp...
I don't know, but I hope Catwoman is in it. I feel like it wouldn't be right to ignore that huge chunk of the Batman mythos. I think Catwoman is arguably one of the top villains (under the Joker, of course) in Batman's Rogues Gallery. And I could barely imagine Christopher Nolan's take on the character.

And I think he'll do another Batman. If he didn't, I would lose a bit of respect for the man for sort of abandoning the series like that.
 
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Fanx
2:15AM on 08/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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tt, why can one never be happy...just give us an answer Chris
tt, why can one never be happy...just give us an answer Chris
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