Screen Rant

  • Christian Bale has some advice for new Batman Robert Pattinson. 1 / 9

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  • "Don't listen to the naysayers," Bale advises Pattinson. 2 / 9

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  • Bale says of Pattinson, "He's a great choice [to play Batman]." 3 / 9

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  • Bale notes that people also hated it when Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker. 4 / 9

  • But Ledger went on to give a "brilliant performance" in The Dark Knight. 5 / 9

  • Ben Affleck also faced haters as Batman, but people warmed to his portrayal. 6 / 9

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  • George Clooney perhaps was the only Batman who truly deserved derision. 7 / 9

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  • Known for Twilight, Pattinson has given many interesting performances in diverse films. 8 / 9

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  • Pattinson debuts as The Batman on June 25, 2021. 9 / 9

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