Colin Farrell On Whether He Would Consider Playing BATMAN For The Reboot

Colin Farrell On Whether He Would Consider Playing BATMAN For The Reboot

While doing his press rounds for Total Recall, actor Colin Farrell was asked about almost being cast as Bruce Wayne in the doomed Batman Vs. Superman as well as if he would take on the role now that Christopher Nolan's trilogy is done.

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By WaylonJones - Aug 02, 2012 04:08 PM EST
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The Total Recall ball is rolling with the cast doing numerous interviews for the premieres. While talking with IGN Colin Farrell was reminded of how close he was to being The Dark Knight in the canceled superhero team up film Batman Vs. Superman. He also touched on whether or not he would even consider taking on the role of Batman again as well. Check out what he had to say in the video below.


On the possibility of playing Batman:

"The kid part of me would say 'Yeah for sure'. But Christian did such a brilliant brilliant job, I'm not saying I've got the call, but I'm not sure if it's something I'd be interested in. I don't know if I'm brave enough to know I am walking in to the lion's den of being compared to Christian in that role. Life might be to short for me to have those concerns. And I just love what Christian did so much, and I love that trilogy so much."


While you may not be able to see Colin Farrell as Batman you can catch Christian Bale in the role In The Dark Knight Rises along with Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman in theaters NOW!!!!

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ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 8/2/2012, 4:28 PM
yeahhh no matter who you are the next bruce wayne,you will be compared to christian,unless your better
toco89
toco89 - 8/2/2012, 4:31 PM
Certainly not the worst choice.
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 8/2/2012, 4:35 PM
colin farrel as batman? LOL
toco89
toco89 - 8/2/2012, 4:50 PM
He'd get the condescending asshole Bruce right. LoL
SigmaCenturion
SigmaCenturion - 8/2/2012, 4:57 PM
Uh please someone this time that can mask their accent.
BigDamnHero
BigDamnHero - 8/2/2012, 4:59 PM
I'm not bashing the movies at all here, I really like all of them! But I've always thought that Christian Bale has never been a great fit for Bruce Wayne. Besides the meh romantic subplot in BB and TDK, that's always been the series weakest link for me. His performances have never really stood out in the movies for me anyway. But luckily pretty much everyone else in the cast has been consistently great. Especially Gary Oldman. He is a fantastic actor!!!
Upgrayedd69
Upgrayedd69 - 8/2/2012, 5:00 PM
I wanna see an older Batman, give us Jon Hamm as Bruce
Lizardking310
Lizardking310 - 8/2/2012, 5:03 PM
god please no !
LucasMend
LucasMend - 8/2/2012, 5:04 PM
Haha no
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 8/2/2012, 5:05 PM
Hell to the naw
jydme
jydme - 8/2/2012, 5:06 PM
Knightrider
Knightrider - 8/2/2012, 5:08 PM
Tough choice for next Batman, personally, especially if want to sign them up for several films including a JL movie, then I would go with an unknown actor.

Much like Man Of Steel, where the actor is still relativity new and unknown, but has done a few smaller things that illustrate an acting ability.
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 8/2/2012, 5:10 PM
Ohh hell no. He would be a good deadshot.
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 8/2/2012, 5:12 PM
Thinking about it now, he could play Deadshot.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 8/2/2012, 5:12 PM
Glad he said no. I honestly cant see anyone replacing Bale.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 8/2/2012, 5:12 PM
anyone have any suggestions?
IIIAdamantiumIII
IIIAdamantiumIII - 8/2/2012, 5:13 PM
Keaton was and is still the best bruce/batman HANDSDOWN
AnditsOn1
AnditsOn1 - 8/2/2012, 5:15 PM
Now that this trilogy is over, when I thought about it, there was really nothing significant in it...other than the death and box office.
LAXtremest
LAXtremest - 8/2/2012, 5:18 PM
I agree with BossWalsh
LAXtremest
LAXtremest - 8/2/2012, 5:20 PM
I'm sure Josh Wilding will have a top 5 article coming soon...
Gerrit
Gerrit - 8/2/2012, 5:22 PM
All I wish is that the next actor to play Bruce is able to be as intimidating and tough as the Batman in the Arkham series.
GUNGRAVE1
GUNGRAVE1 - 8/2/2012, 5:22 PM
NO BATMAN SOME NEW DC MOVIES.BALE IS BEST AS BATMAN,WAYNE.
LAXtremest
LAXtremest - 8/2/2012, 5:23 PM

Gerrit - 8/2/2012, 5:22 PM
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All I wish is that the next actor to play Bruce is able to be as intimidating and tough as the Batman in the Arkham series.

Agree ^^^
DelTorite
DelTorite - 8/2/2012, 5:24 PM
Richard Armitage would be the perfect Bruce/Batman imo, too bad he will be too old for a future reboot
Mechagino
Mechagino - 8/2/2012, 5:25 PM
You know that clip from the office where Steve says "NOOOO! GOD NOO!"? Yeeeeah, someone post that for me as that's my reaction.
CoolantTech
CoolantTech - 8/2/2012, 5:25 PM
How can you have an irish Batman, that would be like if you had a british actor to play Superman... oh wait
patriautism
patriautism - 8/2/2012, 5:27 PM
There doesn't need to be a reboot of this for a long while, but I guess if someone had to play Bruce Then my pick is Ian Somerhalder
blackscienceman
blackscienceman - 8/2/2012, 5:31 PM
NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO
JackDexx
JackDexx - 8/2/2012, 5:32 PM
okay, okay that's nice to hear. now what did jack black have to say about taking on the role.
ItsATrap
ItsATrap - 8/2/2012, 5:35 PM
i'd be absolutely fine if i never saw farrell take on the role
dreddhead123
dreddhead123 - 8/2/2012, 5:45 PM
If Total Recall flops or underperforms then Warner Bros would be crazy to cast him as Batman. Look what happened with George Clooney!
gastitdk
gastitdk - 8/2/2012, 5:53 PM
Ian Sommerhalder?! are you guys serious? First, we should give Batman a rest, 5 years minimum. Then we'll talk who the next Bruce Wayne will be.
Ceejay
Ceejay - 8/2/2012, 5:55 PM
Yeah, George Clooney went on to become a multi Oscar winning and nominated actor director..! Erm, point?
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 8/2/2012, 5:58 PM
I don't like Collin ferral, he just gives off a douchey vibe
Shadowelfz
Shadowelfz - 8/2/2012, 5:58 PM
Colin's not the best choice but I can live with him in the cowl.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 8/2/2012, 6:03 PM
I think "no" is the appropriate answer for this.
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