Batman Begins Sequel! (Now with title!)

sharkmansix · Post by **sharkmansix** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:03 am

July 31, 2006 - Warner Bros. has announced the title of the next film in the Batman franchise. The Dark Knight will be the name of the Chris Nolan-directed flick. And the studio confirms that Heath Ledger will play the role of The Joker. Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures, made the announcement late Monday.

"Chris' unique vision is what made Batman Begins such an outstanding film and we could not imagine anyone else at the helm of The Dark Knight," said Robinov. "We also can't wait to see two such formidable actors as Christian and Heath face off with each other as Batman and The Joker."

"I'm excited to continue the story we started with Batman Begins," added Nolan. "Our challenge in casting The Joker was to find an actor who is not just extraordinarily talented but fearless. Watching Heath Ledger's interpretation of this iconic character taking on Christian Bale's Batman is going to be incredible."

The Dark Knight begins filming in early '07 from a script by Jonathan Nolan. Before they battle each other as the Caped Crusader and the Clown Prince of Crime, Bale and Ledger will first appear together in the Bob Dylan-themed pic I'm Not There.

The Joker and Heath Ledger.

In related news, The Batman-on-Film.com website reiterates the rumor that the next Batman movie will feature multiple villains, namely Joker and The Penguin. The latter will reportedly be reconceived for the film as "a British arms dealer/mob boss with designs on Gotham."

And who is said to have been offered the role of The Penguin? Nolan reportedly wants previously rumored candidate Philip Seymour Hoffman, who ironically beat Heath Ledger in this past year's Oscar race for Best Actor. Like Ledger, however, Hoffman is said to be reluctant to join the sequel.

Finally, a BoF report claims that Ryan Phillippe is in the running for the role of D.A. Harvey Dent, a.k.a. the future Two-Face. Phillippe appeared in last year's Best Picture, Crash, and will next be seen in Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers.

(BTW this is not an official poster.)

Al Quandt · Post by **Al Quandt** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:12 am

that is a bad ass joker. im sold on that.

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:39 am

Brokeback Batman

matthewsturm · Post by **matthewsturm** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:09 pm

who is that in the poster Jay? I'm assuming that's not Ledger. Great fanposter is if that is what it is. I'm excited.

sharkmansix · Post by **sharkmansix** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:28 pm

No it's not ledger. I just found it on a fansite, so I really don't know who it is.

It could be; but I doubt it.

Oliver's Army · Post by **Oliver's Army** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:48 pm

the 10 minute Photoshop excercise.

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:59 pm

you are a genius!

matthewsturm · Post by **matthewsturm** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:50 pm

Say, I was just thinking....Bob Hoskins as Oswald Cobblepot? HmmMMmmm.....me likey.

Massage...Bored · Post by **Massage...Bored** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:53 pm

Yeah, that sits well with me, too. Just as long as he has a monacle and top hat.......but no f*cking fins for hands!

GxWxLx · Post by **GxWxLx** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:30 pm

ill be at this flick on opening day ... or at midnight, hopefully

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:34 pm

matthewsturm wrote:Say, I was just thinking....Bob Hoskins as anything? HmmMMmmm.....me likey.

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:35 pm

matthewsturm wrote:Great fanposter is if that is what it is. I'm excited.

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:35 pm

GxWxLx wrote:ill be at this flick on opening day

LowLife · Post by **LowLife** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:58 pm

good stuff i'll be waiting for this i was highly impressed with Batman Begins!

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