Christian Bale Weighs In On The Dark Knight Rises Being The Final Chapter!

Touching on aspects such as character development, and working with Christopher Nolan for a final run, Christian Bale shares his thoughts on the final "nolanized" Batman installment.

By TheSpaceGhost - Nov 18, 2011 02:11 PM EST

Filed Under: Batman

During a press junket for his upcoming film "Flower's of War", Christian Bale, the actor portraying Bruce Wayne & Batman, ultimately shared his thoughts on ending the franchise, working with Nolan, and where his character is headed in the final film.

"I do not know how much I can say ... In general Chris Nolan gets upset if the actors talk too much, he likes to give himself the information ..."

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend. When you have the opportunity to be a character so many times, you develop another relationship with him, a more profound one."

"How long will you let the pain and loss define your life? Walking around chasing bad guys is very heroic and attracts attention, but at the end it all accounts for, as a means to deal with the pain of a huge loss."

"We agreed that Bruce Wayne is absolutely sincere as Bruce Wayne, and as Batman utterly sincere. But Bruce Wayne, the playboy, is a pure facade, it's a lie he has, somehow, to control one side of your soul that's not really under control. In fact, only Alfred knows who he is."

"It's time for Bruce Wayne to face the pain, that has always stirred his life. Shooting in seven different locations, chosen by Nolan was "a pleasure. It's really a privilege to work well, especially with the extraordinary troupe of actors, who always manage to meet Chris' expectations."

The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to hit cinemas July 20th, 2012, and will feature an all-star cast that includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman Marion Cottilard, Anne Hathaway, Josh Pence, Tom Hardy, Morgan Freeman & Jospeh Gordon Levitt.

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StrangerX - 11/18/2011, 2:54 PM

You sir are awesome!!!

ComicBuzz - 11/18/2011, 3:02 PM

Best find of the day! Nice one!

ComicBuzz - 11/18/2011, 3:10 PM

It needs a teaser image...

headlopper - 11/18/2011, 3:11 PM

What a send-off!
Nolan needs to be knighted!

prototype87 - 11/18/2011, 3:20 PM

JR - 11/18/2011, 3:41 PM

Justice League?..............

HelaGood - 11/18/2011, 3:43 PM

@JR LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it will never happen....

santoanderson - 11/18/2011, 3:50 PM

Jeeze, Bale looks so worn out. Dude's got to stop losing weight.

nuck82 - 11/18/2011, 3:52 PM

yeah he doesnt look very well in that picture up top

OptimusBurgundyMaximus - 11/18/2011, 3:52 PM

......yes now im gay

Jordanstine - 11/18/2011, 3:58 PM

Who could replace Christian Bale as the "next" Batman?

Amazo - 11/18/2011, 4:04 PM

Give him 5 years to mature and put some bulk on and based on his recent roles I'd say Ryan Gosling would be cool.Blonde I know,but I think he has the chops.Although,finding an unknown that can act and really looks the part would be groovy :)

headlopper - 11/18/2011, 4:08 PM

Terry McGuiness.

Fingers crossed.

LEEE777 - 11/18/2011, 4:12 PM

Well he should still play BATS in a JLA film, pity, hell come on WB! ; D

MovieMann - 11/18/2011, 4:15 PM

@manofmidgard
I bet you loved George Clooney as batman

headlopper - 11/18/2011, 4:16 PM

@manofmidgard- I hope you're wearing eye protection.

bfprimetime - 11/18/2011, 4:35 PM

If he will definitely go down as the Batman ever. Also the last episode of Batman Brave and the Bold is an instant classic,it will be missed also

dahamma - 11/18/2011, 4:38 PM

What did he say that was so awe inspiring like some of you are reacting to it?? He's a good batman, I actually cant think of anyone who could be the next Bruce, because my mind always go back to Bale

Braveheart - 11/18/2011, 4:56 PM

7 locations? Did Bale actually appear in any scenes shot in Glasgow as i never ever heard of any and want to know where and what to expect! Hopefully this will be the grand finale of finales!!!

vermillion - 11/18/2011, 5:14 PM

Can't wait for this film.

SkullFace616 - 11/18/2011, 5:24 PM

I don't know for Batman right now but I'd love to see Christian Camargo as the Joker.

superbatspiderman - 11/18/2011, 5:28 PM

Christian Bale is by far the best live action Batman (the only competition is Michael Keaton) but Christian is far better when it comes to the character. I can't wait for The Dark Knight Rises it seems like everyone is giving their all for it.

CBMfan001 - 11/18/2011, 5:43 PM

christian bale is the best batman/bruce wayne in live action batman,he really did embrace the personality of both the characters and made batman hugely popular once again.a great actor,loved him in the fighter & in prestige,he so deserved the Oscar for fighter.

TheSoulEater - 11/18/2011, 5:49 PM

@manofmidgard

I'm sincerely curious what your definition of a GOOD Batman performance is, and want to know what you hate about the Nolan movies.

This sort of irrational daftness intrigues me, and i want it explained

Garmanbozia - 11/18/2011, 5:49 PM

This movie will be amazing! Now that shooting has officially finished, we will be treated to a bunch of official info surrounding this masterpiece. Let the marcketing campaign begin!

SuperSpiderMan5778 - 11/18/2011, 7:30 PM

too bad this movie is gonna go to shit

BooYah - 11/18/2011, 8:12 PM

Hopefully they make a Justice League movie. That'd be cool. I'd want Bale to play Bats in JL. Best live action Batman imo.

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Christian Bale Weighs In On The Dark Knight Rises Being The Final Chapter!

Touching on aspects such as character development, and working with Christopher Nolan for a final run, Christian Bale shares his thoughts on the final "nolanized" Batman installment.

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