Warner Bros. reportedly developing live-action Batman/Superman movie
The studio is reportedly trying to convince Christian Bale to return in one last performance as Bruce Wayne, while the new Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, will star as Superman. If Christian Bale declines to return, the studio will seek out a new actor to portray Batman.
It is said that two separate versions are being crafted, one where Batman mentors an up-and-coming Superman, and another where Superman mentors Batman. It isn't known if there are screenwriters attached at this time.
The project is in very early stages of development, and they still plan on moving forward with The Flash and Justice League of America before this untitled endeavor. Warner Bros. also plans on rebooting the Batman franchise after The Dark Knight Rises, which will be the last adventure with star Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan.
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RojoDiablo
The JLA flick should come after this one imo. Bale should hang around for this.
2 years agoby @rojodiabloFlag
Paifa
That Can't be!
2 years agoby @paifaFlag
Jay.A.Ottley
@twistedsmile which btw would set up something if you listen closely to the dialogue and the visuals... your notice some things if you watch smallville
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Jay.A.Ottley
@twistedsmile Feel free to check out the second trailer, the opening is pretty awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lhHi-rF9c8&feature=related
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Twisted Smile
@jayaottley I liked that trailer. Well done sir.
2 years agoby @twistedsmileFlag
Titanictom
IF YOUR TELLING US IT'S NOT REALLY A SECRET.......DUH!!!!!!
2 years agoby @titanictomFlag
Sean
@bawnian-dexeus
lol!
2 years agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@themoviefanatic Congratulations! You just earned a cookie
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
SomethingMore
That can be cool!
2 years agoby @SomethingMoreFlag
Josh
Too bad they haven't managed to get a Wonder Woman project off the ground. A Trinity movie would be pretty rad. Who knows, maybe Nicholas Winding Refn will get that Christina Hendricks Wonder Woman movie he's been wanting and we'll get a proper DC film universe.
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
Sean
I just realized something here just now, which is that now that this article has mentioned about Warner Bros studios secretly making this Batman/Superman movie, well now it isn't so secret any more now is it ? Considering that this article has just revealed it !
2 years agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Sean
@nautical05
I think so too. I bet this would be good.
2 years agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Ultimatesuperhero
The symbol looks interesting but I dont think of the movie.
2 years agoby @ultimatesuperheroFlag
Teja
Bad idea!
2 years agoby @TejaFlag
Zak Lee Ferguson
Nolans series is too far off his own, but to reboot that soon is Ludicrous and i want WARNER BROS. to burn for that!
2 years agoby @Zak-Lee-FergusonFlag
Tha Phoenix
For the next decade or so, I have no interest in any Batman film or any kind of Batman reboot without the heavy involvement of Chris Nolan.
Pass.
*sips Martini*
2 years agoby @thaphoenixFlag
Nautical
I think this could be sweet!
2 years agoby @nautical05Flag
Jay.A.Ottley
I'm sorry but this can happen if you don't believe it then just take a look at the trailer me and my friend made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InSYtHO-jnA
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Jay.A.Ottley
@thedude1
Its because Nolan nor Bale intend to continue the franchise in their lead roles, and Nolan's Batman story was always intended as a beginning fall and rise story arc, and that's all it was ever intended to be.
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Justice Kowaleski
@Fry-3000 the green lantern was a way better film than i expected being a green lantern fan i was very pleased with the final product although there was a little cheesiness to it. it was still an overall great film and flash will probabaly be just as good.
2 years agoby @justice-kowaleskiFlag
Dan
@bawnian-dexeus I would kill to see a live action Apocalypse. That story is awesome.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Justice Kowaleski
@dan ya i know. stupid studios not wanting to make sense but DAM IT a fan boy can dream haha
2 years agoby @justice-kowaleskiFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@ejk1 Can't believe it's that hard to follow the source material. Marvel's cinematic universe has done well in doing so, dunno why they have to come up with something new
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Fry_3000
lets hope they do a better job with the flash tahn they did with the green lantern.
2 years agoby @Fry-3000Flag
Dan
@thedude-abides I gathered :P
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Tre Pound Williams
A superman and a batman team up isn't necessary. I liked the animated crossovers, but Warner Bros needs to stop with these ideas of involving the nolan universe. Warner bros needs to first make the superman, flash, wonder woman, etc. Then last up they can do a batman reboot as the last film before jla begins.
2 years agoby @tre-pound-williamsFlag
Superman81
@ejk1 very good points. I agree that making a mentor movie is not a good idea. Superman and Batman both stand for justice but they both respect each others method of delivering justice. I'm sure this mentor scenario will never play out.
2 years agoby @superman81Flag
ejk1
First off, they have totally different ideologies about what makes a superhero. They use different methods. To have one mentor the other is doing a minor disservice to the mentor, but an undeniably huge disservice to the pupil. Making one or the other the pupil basically says "you aren't the best" which would start arguments among fans. If they wanted to do this right, they would have these two meeting for the first time because of a diabolical plot (one where Ra's and Lex team up comes to mind). We would see their differences, a measurable amount of tension, etc., before they can find an acceptable way to deal with each other and take down the villain(s). But of course, WB probably won't do this, and we'll be stuck with sh*t.
2 years agoby @ejk1Flag
CelluloidDreams
Superheros are getting old! ...
I'm sorry but to already start thinking of putting Henry Cavill in another Superman...(superhero) based film is a little premature ...I mean Brandon Routh just stank as Superman......his career has never been the same since!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Xybernetic
the fake teaser poster in "I am leyend" looked better than this one.
2 years agoby @xyberneticFlag