Ten years ago, Sean Connery would have been perfect, but now he's a bit too old. Who could do it, and be charismatic enough to show Batman's strength of character, powerful enough to believably kick butt, but a skilled enough actor to show Bruce Wayne's tortured psyche?
(No, I haven't heard any news of an upcoming Dark Knight production, but wouldn't it be cool? I think Dark Knight Returns is the graphic novel I've read that would convert into the best movie.)
2006-11-30 10:07:33 · 14 answers · asked by roboseyo 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
For those who don't know: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller, is a graphic novel set in an imaginary future, ten years after Batman's retirement. He's aging (about fifty or fifty-five), long past his physical prime, but his obssession comes back, haunts him, and leads him into a return to crime-fighting. It's known as one of the definitive graphic novels on the market. So we're looking for an actor who is/appears to be about fifty-five or so -- not Christian Bale, who's playing Batman (and doing a great job) at the beginning of his career as a crime-fighter, or another handsome young fellow.
2006-11-30 10:25:56 · update #1
Here we have a question that has vexed the masses for ages.
My vote is for David Morse, most recently seen as the villain type in 16 Blocks. He has a very strong screen presence, and is of a large enough build to be able to pull off the aging Batman role.
I would also look at Peter Weller, who is in his 50's already, and still in excellent shape. See how he can still be a tough guy type in the most recent season of 24, and for a better look at him try to find the short lived series Odyssey 5.
2006-11-30 11:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by The Doctor 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Dark Knight
2016-05-23 06:05:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say bring back Michael Keaton! He was my favourite and has that slightly weird look about him making him perfect for a tortured super hero.
I don't think he's too old just yet and as you say Batman is supposed to be getting on himself in this story.
I agree that the graphic novel is wicked and would make a great film.
2006-11-30 23:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Badgrl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pierce Bronsnan, Dennis Quaid, Jeff Bridges, Harrison Ford?
2006-11-30 10:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by itlnbos 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Christian Bale is the best Batman ever,
2006-11-30 10:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tom Sawyer 6 · 9⤊ 2⤋
They should NOT do anymore live action comic book or cartoon movies.
They should follow the excellent example of the Incredibles and go full CGI.
A good script would also help.
I would prefer Kevin Conroy to do the voice. He does the best Batman I have ever heard. AND he was great in the Batman Beyond series.
And f*ck you all if you don't like my opinion!
I'm still right, though.
2006-11-30 10:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
Pierce Brosnan
Josh Hartnet
Johnny Depp
2006-11-30 10:10:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
I agree with Connery.
I could see Deniro doing it or Bruce willis with make up
2006-12-01 01:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by crippler5511 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you people are picking actors who are way too young...
wizard's casting call picked fred dryer (tv's Hunter) years ago, and i though he was perfect... probably too old now though...
ed harris perhaps...
2006-11-30 20:37:23 · answer #9 · answered by lisa_mynx 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
joe pasquale would give the character a bit of edge
2006-11-30 10:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by cereal killer 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋