Earlier this morning I read a comment from a reader begging for an update on the follow up to The Dark Knight (Batman 3? Not sure what to call it…), so here you go.
Despite the fact that director Chris Nolan has been making some noises indicating he’s not sure he wants to do a third Batman movie the rumor mill is saying that it’s a done deal and he will indeed return.
| |
A while back, in regards to a third movie Nolan said:
“Maybe there’s so much expectation to them. But I wouldn’t want to do one if it weren’t going to be as good as the first or second. That’s not respectful to the fans.”
This was in reference to the fact that generally speaking, the third film in a series (the second sequel?) is quite often inferior to the first two films – and he is leery of going there.
However according to E! Online the next film in the series is definitely on track:
“Despite some recent interviews in which he down-played the possibility of returning as director again, Christopher Nolan (who helmed Knight) will for sure be back directing the third flick, we’re assured by a production mole. Christian Bale will obviously rejoin his director pal, and we’re very pleased to report that he’ll be playing a ’sexier’ Bruce Wayne. This is heaven-sent news, as, let’s face it, Bale couldn’t have looked any more constipated in that last flick.”
I love that last bit. 
However considering how they left off The Dark Knight (with Batman on the run from the law), I don’t know how “sexy” Bruce Wayne will be feeling. Then again if the next bit o’ news turns out to be true, it’ll go a long ways towards explaining just that:
“…certain Warners sources are leaking to us that Rachel Weisz is being considered for the Catwoman role”
This seems to be more certain than some of the other rumors that have been flying around like Angelina Jolie as Catwoman or Johnny Depp and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Riddler and Penguin in the next flick. If you can’t place her, Rachel appeared in the first two Mummy movies with Brendan Fraser.
What do you think? Would you like to see Rachel Weisz as the next Catwoman?
Loading ...
82 Comments
I doubt that Nolan will ever do a thrid film because if he has spent quiet some time trying to find a story that can keep him emotionally invested, and till now has not found that story to keep him emotionally invested , then there is no way he can go for a thrid one. He still has some material for the next Bat flick, such as depicting Bruce Wayne/Batman at his prime, make batman solve crimes despite the fact that he is branded a villian, and somehow, if he wants to, make this Batman compatible with the Justice League by giving Batman a supernatural foe-if Nolan ever decides to give him a supernatural foe-which he will most probably not-then this foe should still have a stigma of realism. A good supernatural foe would be Dracula, because even though we all know that Dracula is fictional, we are still aware with all the folklore of dracula, thus there is still that air of realism. From this point , Dracula can be someone who can actually treaten Gotham city and can be seen as a perfect Batman in a sense while at the same time, Nolan can be portraying a Batman at his prime. Now I know that Nolan would be steering away from this angle as he wants to keep a realism theme of Batman maintained, but I am am pretty sure, with all the lack of material, that this would have crossed his mind. I still like the Rupert Thorne angle running for mayor angle – which I have in my fun script that I will post on here shortly – with Deadshot being a supporting villian.
@ Fred
Dracula dude? That would be so far outside the realm of credibility and reality for this franchise I can’t even take that comment seriously.. Have you seen the first two films? You were joking right?
Bring in Bane for the main villian. Bring in Tailia al Guhl as a villian teamed up with Bane seeking revenge against Batman. She could also play the love interest for Bruce Wayne w/o the knowledge of him being Batman. Bring in Dick Grayson (not Robin) to keep him honest. With Batman on the run from the law and villians he is going to need someone who loves him unconditionally and looks up to him like a kid would his father. Someone to keep Bruce grounded. His love for this kid and wanting to be a solid mentor (Batman) and father figure (Bruce)will keep him from killing Bane after he heals up from that broken back.
As for the Catwoman …… NO!!! Shes been done and quite well in my opinion in Batman Returns. Good enogh for me.
I would like to see this story span two films with Bane killing Tailia and breaking the Batmans back at the end of the first installment. And in the second introduce Dick Grayson and drop the names of numerous villians,(even if they dont show them on screen) that have run rampant since Bane has taken over all crime in Gotham with Batman nowhere to be found.
Besides I think Nolan has to do a third film even if its a couple yrs from now. We still havent really seen the Batcave and the stories still feel incomplete without that.
@greenknight333
Of course I was joking, and I have seen the first two films. Next time I will mention the sarcasm or times I am joking. But the point of that post is that there really is not much Nolan can do for a Batman Three unless he had full freedom to make up his own villians-LOL, just joking. But seroiusly, It will be tough, even for an awesome creative mind like Nolan’s to be able to stick to comic book material and present a good story for realism. I mean what is left-King Pin from the Marvel universe-LOL, just joking. By the way, there is no way in hell this Batman would work in a Justice league movie. What will happen is that Nolan will end of his trilogy with a Batman 3 or decide to declare that he has ended it with The Dark Knight, then someone else will take up the Batman film francises and make a completely different Batman storyline who will deal with Supernatural threats. And this Batman will serve as one that will fit into the Justice League movie. The reason I will say that is they are not going to just make a Green Lanturn film and Superman film, and not have a Justice League idea in the back of their minds. Anyway I am of topic here, but Rupert Thorne and Deadshot for Batman 3 if Nolan decides to make a thrid film, with Sal Falcone(son of Carmine Falcone in Batman begins) as the main mobster. If Nolan goes For the Riddler, then he is definetely taking a risk as he cannot make Riddler have a too similar feel like the Joker asthe Riddler wants order and The Joker wants chaos. What I find funny is that Nolan said that he was not using Catwoman , yet
there have been two Catwoman rumours already. I do hope that Nolan has considered Hush and Black Mask-he is super-dark and a cool calculating mobster.
@90caliber
The Batcave was seen in Batman Begins. And there is no need to reintroduce it now.
If Nolan goes for the Riddler in Batman 3, then he is definetely taking a risk as he cannot make Riddler have a too similar feel like the Joker asthe Riddler wants order and The Joker wants chaos. What I find funny is that Nolan said that he was not using Catwoman , yet
there have been two Catwoman rumours already. I do hope that Nolan has considered Hush and Black Mask-he is super-dark and a cool calculating mobster.
@FRED
Since the mansion was destroyed in BB, and Alfred saying there would be modifications, I think a look at the new batcave is something Nolan should think about.
I would like to see Azrael introduced in #3. The conditioning aspect of Azrael can be used but I doubt the gene splicing with animals would be used by Nolan. He could also introduce Bane, since Azrael took Bane down. I doubt if Bane would be a guy souped up on some “super soldier”-type drug; Nolan would probably make him a guy like Andre the Giant, just naturally strong.
Actually, I was hoping Nolan might use Maxie Zeus in the third Batman film .
He has no powers ,
But his penchant to use to use clues with a mythological motif might be fun for the audience.
@John “Kahless” Taylor
Yes that is true, I guess a new batcave is in order. Perhaps Nolan will actually include the Bat-mobile in Batman 3 since the Bat-tank was destroyed.
I just read on IMDB that Eddie Murphy and Shia Labouf have now been attached as The Riddler and a young Robin respectivly.
Anyone else belive this?? I certianly dont, bunch of BS.
The Murphy/Labouf rumours are total B.S. Harry Knowles at AICN went on a major rant about all the Batman 3 rumors.
The only reason I posted this Weisz rumor is because Jett over at Batman-on-Film posted it, and he’s pretty hooked into what’s going on with the Bat-films.
Vic
Thank God for that, i didnt think Nolan (though he still not attached Yet) would be that stupid.
IMDB is the best place to post BS. Eddie Murphy is the last person Christopher Nolan would put in his films. He hates the idea of Robin-I think it could work if done well. But Lebouf is definitely not the guy. And I would welcome Nolan’s take on the classic Batman villains. That’s what makes these films so fun to watch-is having him give more depth and reality to my favorite characters. He made the supporting cast so much more identifiable,(like Lucius Fox) and I hope I get to see Nolan’s Riddler, Catwoman, and a very realistic Penguin(say what you will but he’d easily fit into the films. I mean, its Batman for God’s sakes!) As far as other villains that haven’t made it to the screen-they haven’t made it yet because they suck or aren’t that integral to the Batman mythos. Some of them both.
I am gald that someone else believes that the Penguin could be a plausable villian in Nolan’s Batman iniverse, all it takes is a little tweaking on the Origin story. My idea would be to make him into some form of mafia crime boss, Oswald “The Penguin” Coblepot running for DA, after the dissapearance of Harvey Dent,though unfortunetly, the mafia may be a bit much in a third film centered on Organized Crime. Phillip Seymour Hoffman would be perfect as a crime boss, whether it be in batman or another film. I do relize the the PSH rumor as the penguin is just a rumor and nothing more.
I still maintain that they should create another Batman Villian just for the film, which can be used later on on the comics.
The Penguin was never intended to be a mutant bird man freak the way that Devito and Burton portrayed him.
If anyone can do him justice it is Nolan. There were rumors that The Penguin was going to have a cameo in TDK as a British arms dealer but was cut because of time. Though if you followed the viral marketing his club The Ice Berg lounge was mentioned a few times.
Who knows they may have him in it next time.
We’ll see
@ImJustaFan,
“Why don’t we just re-hire Joel Schumacer for the next sequel, LOL
I agree with The Riddler, Penguin, and Catwoman thing..
It will get along with Nolan and Goyer vision about Batman..
I’d like to see realistic and believable character in the next movie, exactly like BB and TDK..”
As if Shumacher’s batmobile was a faithful adaptation of the comics batmobile? It was too bombastic, even for his films. The keaton car is the REAL batmobile as far as I’m concerned. I’d like it if the next Batman film had a batmobile closer to that. I like the sleak, streamline look (very similar to the comics batmobile). I think they can do that look and still make it “believable”/fit in Nolan’s U.
I’d really like to see the Riddler or The Penguin in the next film. The Bruce Timm Penguin in the New Adventures of Batman cartoon is the best alternate media interpretation of the Penguin to date, IMO. It’s closest to the comics. I like The Penguin as a club owning mob boss, that would fit great into Nolan’s Batman films. For the Riddler, I’d suggest they take a look at Alex Ross’ “Justice” series’ Riddler. He’s very cerebral (as he should be) and “real world-ish”, and would fit perfectly into Nolan’s U. No Catwoman again tho. I’m just not that interested in it.
Ahhhhh I dunno.
I love The Dark Knight’s take so much that I’m dying for Chris Nolan to find a Catwoman and get started on a third—
but it must be perfect!
None of this Jolie/Halle crap. Even Rachel’s a little too mainstream.
Selina Kyle needs an actress that’s good at being edgy and broken- talent that’ll do justice to the character.
like Saffron Burrows. :]
Has anyone considered Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett or Anne Hathaway? I think they each have potential for Catwoman.
vic holtreman; did you like catwoman (2004); you dont have to answer my question if you dont want to ofcourse. i thought it was a fairly good movie. do you know anything about a script for catwoman 2 or the status of the pre-production process. i hope catwoman becomes a trilogy.
i cant wait to see nolan take on catwoman. i think it’ll be some awesome and unique.
vic are you familiar with countingdown.com
im a member on that website. i’ll try to post comments on screenrant daily.i love this website a lot. tell your creative team about me.
LOL, I hated Catwoman. Thanks for the compliment and I appreciate your enthusiasm.
Always nice to have another passionate movie fan on the site!
Vic
thanks vic.
yea i know many people didn’t like catwoman.
i love this site very much. are you one of the moderators on sreenrant. did you start off as a comment poster (posts). because i would like to be an editor on countingdown.com; or sites like this one. im trying to get my post count up on that site and this site as well. if ofcourse you and your creative team keeps track of that sort of thing.
@Jody
I own and run the site.
We don’t really keep track but we feel like we get to know the folks who come back day after day.
Vic
We need exactly TWO more Bat-movies after BB and TDK.
The Third Part should show The Bat in his prime with whatever villain the BB/TDK team thinks is fit enough.
Also, any Character is always bigger than the Actor. So the Joker should return if Nolan thinks so.
My favourites :
1.Penguin from ‘No Man’s Land(1998)’
2.Hush from ‘Hush(2002)’
3.Deacon Blackfire from ‘The Cult(1988)’
4.The Joker from an ‘n’ number of classics: The Killing Joke(1988), Arkham Asylum – A Serious House on Serious Earth(1989), The Long Halloween(1996), Dark Victory (1999), Mad Love(1994), A Death in the Family (1988), or The collection of ‘The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told’.
5. Too Bad, they had to kill Two-Face/ Harvey Dent.
6. The Bat-n-Cat saga (yes, sexual tension and all…) is too long to be included and then concluded in a two-n-half-hour movie. And Catwoman is not exactly a villain. So she is not fit to be placed as a well-defined villain in the third part.
There is NO doubt about the source for Fourth Part. It should be based on the classic: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS(1986).
…Waiting for Bat-3, whenever it arrives. Until then, I will enjoy the upcoming ‘Angels and Demons(2009).
I truly enjoy the direction that The Batman Franchise is going and I think that it is test comic franchise because Batman will be looked at as the Franchise that got DC running again and now I hear of Clark Kent having a possible Cameo in The Green Lantern I I love it. Christian Bale is the Batman and Chistopher Nolan is on of the Best Directors to day and of our time I pray they will be on this on Batman for a while and God bless them
eva green would be my first pick for catwoman. otherwise, rachel would be fine.
I read a crazy rumor somewhere that Rachel Weisz would be playing Ra’s al Ghul’s lovely daughter Talia. To be honest, I think that would be a better fit for her than Catwoman. Rachel has kind of an exotic look to her which I think would work well for Talia. Unfortunately, they already killed Ra’s, and I highly doubt Nolan is going to go anywhere near the Lazarus Pit concept, so Ms. Weisz would have to fill the role of both genuine love interest and dangerous villain. In terms of story potential, I’m thinking she either wants revenge on Bruce Wayne for the death of her father, or she wants him to take her father’s place as the “Demon’s Head”.
Rachel Weisz and Eva Green would be better for the role of Talia.
THEY DO NOT NEED TO MAKE A SEQUEL TO CATWOMAN (Halle Berry). Let’s just leave that at a one time debacle.
What's your opinion? Leave a Reply!
Go to Gravatar.com and upload your own (we'll wait)!