Batman sequel

Batman Sequel Proceeds

Batman Begins producer Charles Roven told SCI FI Wire that the cast is signed on for a sequel, the script is in the works, new cast members are being discussed and the only delay is an OK by director Christopher Nolan. "We all hope there is going to be another one," Roven said in an interview for the upcoming Terry Gilliam film The Brothers Grimm, which he also produced. "We're waiting for Chris Nolan to declare himself. We will do it after he does that."

Batman Begins star Christian Bale has signed on to reprise the role of the seething and dark Bruce Wayne/Batman, as have Michael Caine as the butler Alfred, Katie Holmes as the love interest Rachel Dawes and Gary Oldman as police detective Jim Gordon, Roven confirmed.

But Roven added that it's too early to talk about new cast members. He discounted rumors that The Daily Show's Steve Carrell is up for the role of the Joker. Roven is working with Carrell on the big-screen version of the TV spy comedy series Get Smart and said it's way too early to talk about new cast members for the as-yet-untitled next Batman film.

Roven said that it would be possible to proceed with another Batman movie without Nolan, but added that he would prefer Nolan to do another one.

"The point is that the studio owns the franchise, and they can do without any of us," Roven said. "But it was a spectacular experience with Chris [Nolan], and he kept everyone involved and was very collaborative. So we hope it will happen again with him."

 

Another Sequel!

:banginghe

 

The only thing about that movie that sucked was Katie Holmes.

 

homo

 

'Pends on who she was sucking.

 

i wouldnt really care dude. that chick is smokin. i dated a chick that looked vaguely like a chubby katie...hot chick...you know she had to be hot if i dated her and she was fat

 

Scarecrow Back In Batman?

Cillian Murphy, who played the villainous Scarecrow in Batman Begins, told SCI FI Wire he's hoping to return in an expected sequel, but added that there are no plans in place yet. "I'd love to do it again," Murphy said in an interview. "I would look at the script. [Batman Begins star] Christian [Bale] was my reason I wanted to do that film. I would love an opportunity to work with him again. And, of course, I'd love to work with [director] Chris Nolan again, too. But, no, I haven't been approached about it."

Batman Begins producer Charles Roven told SCI FI Wire that Murphy's contract with Warner Brothers include his return as Scarecrow if the next installment calls for him. Nothing is for sure until Nolan decides he is coming back, but actors Bale, Michael Caine, Katie Holmes and Gary Oldman are all already signed on.

Murphy, the Irish actor from 28 Days Later, played Dr. Jonathan Crane, who becomes the masked Scarecrow. "It would be cool, wouldn't it?" Murphy said about exploring the backstory to Crane. "He's one of the oldest villains from the comic books, so I read all of those."

Meanwhile, Murphy is making another film with 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle. Murphy next stars in the thriller Red-Eye, directed by Wes Craven.