The Dark Knight [USE spoiler tags!!!]

***Lilaena De'Ville*** · Jun 21st, 2006, 03:07:29 PM

I figured it was high time we started tracking all the rumors and tidbits about MY most anticipated superhero film. :mneh

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/

Plot Outline: Batman, DA Harvey Dent, and Lt. James Gordon face off against the sadistic Joker.

But then...

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/553/553799p1.html

And which villain may appear in the sequel? Batman-on-Film suggests that it may not be The Joker, as the rumor mill has oft-suggested, but rather another "one that we saw in the previous Burton/Schumacher series."

Of course, the Joker was in the previous series. So...?

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/2531.asp

Bale added that as long as Chris Nolan is directing, he's excited about the project and he expects to have the same cast back as well -- Michael Caine (Alfred), Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox) and Gary Oldman (Jim Gordon). There was no mention of Katie Holmes.

No mention of Katie Holmes!? Horror!

Meanwhile, Batman-on-Film also provided these plot rumors from a studio source: "Who ever told you that the sequel [storyline] is 'fluid,' is correct. As far as the inclusion of Talia [in the next film], I've been told that the Ra's storyline is finished for now. Read between the lines here, ok. As far as [Johnny] Depp playing The Joker, I'd say it is unlikely, but you never know. There is no doubt in my mind that his name has been brought up [for the role]. From what I've heard, the role is going to go to an actor that isn't such a big name, such as [Paul] Bettany, [Adrien] Brody, or maybe even this [Lachy] Hulme character (Your opinion that a 'Name' is not needed is spot-on). Trust me, this is one of the most sought-after roles in town right now!"

I'm really excited for this. It isn't supposed to start shooting until 2007.

**Jedi Master Carr** · Jun 21st, 2006, 09:02:12 PM

Yeah it should be cool. I really don't want Brody to play the Joker the last two big movies that he was in he was nothing but a joke I mean his acting. Bettany I wouldn' t have a problem with.

Eldorack · Jun 21st, 2006, 11:13:07 PM

this ought to be a really good movie then

**Charley** · Jun 21st, 2006, 11:41:52 PM

Leave the Joker alone

or at the very least get Jack to reprise it.

I refuse to see another lesser person sully the role.

I think Batman should fight Paul Allen in this one

JMK · Jun 22nd, 2006, 06:55:30 AM

While I would be a little leery of seeing someone reprise the role of Joker after Nicholson was just so damn great, I don't think you can truly have a Batman franchise without having him take on the Joker. I'm sure that if Nolan stays on board they will make a great choice for the role, so I'm not worried about that.

**Mitch** · Jun 22nd, 2006, 12:51:56 PM

No, don't let Jack anywhere near the rold of the Joker again!

I seem to be at odds with most superhero movies, it seems, but I thought Jack Nicholson didn't do that great of a job, and I didn't care for him as the Joker.

**Byl Laprovik** · Jun 22nd, 2006, 01:21:25 PM

That is the most blasphemous thing I've heard this year.

**Ryan Pode** · Jun 22nd, 2006, 01:32:05 PM

Keep Jack away, too old.

JMK · Jun 22nd, 2006, 02:25:55 PM

I agree that he's probably too old now to pull it off believably (though MacKellen was terrific as Magneto and he's an old fart too), but Jack was awesome as the Joker. It's pretty much not a matter of opinion anymore...it's more of a fact.

**Jedi Master Carr** · Jun 22nd, 2006, 04:04:15 PM

Magneto is a different villain though, he is slightly older so he worked in that role. Personally, I think they could do a better Joker. The Joker in the comics was even more sadistic than the one in Batman. This was a character who killed Robin, paralized Batgirl and tortured Commisoner Gordon. Also I despised the fact they made the Joker the killer of Batman's parents that was just crazy it is the one thing I really hate about that movie.

***Lilaena De'Ville*** · Jun 22nd, 2006, 06:52:31 PM

I think that with the 'new' Batman it would be a mistake to cast the 'old' Joker. Not to mention that Jack is too old for the new timeline to be realistic as the character.

**Jedi Master Carr** · Jun 22nd, 2006, 08:29:15 PM

Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
I think that with the 'new' Batman it would be a mistake to cast the 'old' Joker. Not to mention that Jack is too old for the new timeline to be realistic as the character.

That is another good point. Jack did a very good job in that version. I can't deny that, but it is time for a new interprentation of the character.

**Sansa** · Jul 23rd, 2006, 12:57:11 PM

http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=736

We were first to tell the world that Brandon Routh was going to be the new Superman. Now here we are at it again as we just got word from A VERY TRUSTED SOURCE that the offer last night was officially made to Heath Ledger to star as The Joker in the Batman Begins Sequel!

**Droo** · Jul 23rd, 2006, 02:20:06 PM

I'm highly dubious. I don't think he'd be the right choice for the role at all.

**Jedi Master Carr** · Jul 23rd, 2006, 02:36:16 PM

It's just a rumor at this stage considering all the rumors I have heard about the Joker, I will wait till the official press release. Also, I have to wonder how close to reality these stories are, since the script isn't finished and they won't be filming the movie till next year.