Liam Neeson Says He Would "Like To" Return As Rhas Al Ghul In TDKR

Liam Neeson Says He Would "Like To" Return As Rhas Al Ghul In TDKR

In a bit of a turn around, the actor has reiterated that the rumors of his return to the franchise are just that, but adds that he would like to come back if the offer went out to him..

By MarkCassidy - Mar 05, 2011 10:03 AM EST
Filed Under: The Dark Knight Rises
Source: Bloginity.com

Last we heard from Neeson regarding the rumors of his return for Chris Nolan's final Bat movie were that it was definitely not on going to happen(read about that HERE). IGN reported the info second hand with no actual quotes from the actor. But it certainly sounded as if he had no wish to return, as they suggested he wasn't even fussed with the movie he did appear in(Batman Begins). Well now we hear what he has to say in a recent interview first hand, with a little addition that he would be open to returning if he was asked..



“That rumour is totally not true. In the comic books, Ra’s Al Ghul goes into a life bath of some sort and immerses himself to become immortal; So that’s probably where that comes from.

“But no-one’s approached me with an offer. I’d like to if it happens.”


With the recent (possible) leaked plot details pointing to Rhas Al Ghul's daughter Talia being involved in the movie, would a small part for Neeson be something fans wanted to see? Either way, despite his expressed desire to come back it's doubtful there will be any turn around from Nolan regarding the script at this late stage. Still, you never know I guess.

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jazzman
jazzman - 3/5/2011, 10:21 AM
he can come back in a flash back scene with him and his daugther
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/5/2011, 10:22 AM
And he should!

After all he's immortal, he ain't dead, bring it on!

Cool find @ ROR!
spider1489
spider1489 - 3/5/2011, 10:26 AM
Yea!!! Bring him!! I hopthe rumors of taila and bane with black mask is true!!! This movie sounds great!!! Not to crazy for catwomen but hey I trust Nolan! He hasn't done me wrong yet!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/5/2011, 10:27 AM
rhas al gul is one of the least intresting villains ever.

it wouldn't bother me if he came back or not,its bad enough we've got his daughter in the dark knight rises.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 3/5/2011, 10:42 AM
Liam you can come back anytime.
JatevinM
JatevinM - 3/5/2011, 10:49 AM
Ok am I the only one who is impressed with the fact that he knows about the Lazarus Pit?
LP4
LP4 - 3/5/2011, 10:56 AM
Glad he reads the comics at least! ;D
USAgent
USAgent - 3/5/2011, 10:57 AM
I'd love to see him rehash his roll it would be totally badass
axiouz
axiouz - 3/5/2011, 10:57 AM
Hope it's true xD
skidz
skidz - 3/5/2011, 10:59 AM
He's 'reappearance' in a flashback could add some backstory to the film and fill in some gaps if his daughter's in the movie. Him coming back as a result of the Lazerus pit might be a bit much for the audience. Pulling off Bane is a stretch as it is with Nolan's 'practical' approach to these films.
GoGoGadgetsBruh
GoGoGadgetsBruh - 3/5/2011, 11:00 AM
It'd be awesome if he came back!
Neeson is the SH1T! xP
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 3/5/2011, 11:17 AM
I'd love it if he showed up in a flashback, regular appearance, or even a brief cameo.
n1ghtw1ng2832
n1ghtw1ng2832 - 3/5/2011, 11:20 AM
Hell Yeah bring Liam Neeson Back!!!! Ha was Awesome as Ra's Al Ghul.
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 3/5/2011, 11:22 AM
Lol Neeson is da freakin' man! He knows what happens in the comic books! :D
PaulRom
PaulRom - 3/5/2011, 11:25 AM
I'm pretty sure that in the Nolanverse, no one has any special powers (ala, coming back from the dead), so I don't see Ra's al Ghul coming back.
I do think that flashbacks would help the story should Talia be in it.
jazzman
jazzman - 3/5/2011, 11:35 AM
@SuperConnerKent

yes his Immortal in the comics but Nolanverse his just a normal person so most likely his dead.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 3/5/2011, 11:41 AM
It would be cool to see him return but i dont think it will happen
TayDee
TayDee - 3/5/2011, 11:48 AM
If Talia's is gonna be in it then he HAS to be, he just has to be
yankeemanf
yankeemanf - 3/5/2011, 11:56 AM
i think they should bring him back but they wont...i think cuz they neva actually showed his body after he died i think it would cool to have him come back and be like he got off the train and survived which would work with the realism of nolanvers and immortalness of ra's in the comix
Dmon
Dmon - 3/5/2011, 11:58 AM
Ras Al Ghul is the best Batman villain ever and is he match. He has been my favorite since I began reading the comics in the 80s. As far it being based on reality well you don't really need the pit because a body was never shown. You just saw Batman jump then a few seconds later the train crashed.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 3/5/2011, 12:04 PM
It would really turn Batman´s life upside down if Ras would return.
Spectre94
Spectre94 - 3/5/2011, 12:31 PM
Definitely should be in flashback sequences
SentinelofLiberty
SentinelofLiberty - 3/5/2011, 12:34 PM
If the rumors are true, is anyone else concerned that this is approaching Spider Man 3 territory, in that we are trying to shove way too much into a 3 hour movie? Talia, Bane, Black Mask, Catwoman....with or without Ras, will there be any time for.....y'know....BATMAN?
Bronemeister
Bronemeister - 3/5/2011, 12:37 PM
@SentinelofLiberty Ah, where did you get Black Mask outta?
RaMan
RaMan - 3/5/2011, 12:38 PM
If they bring Ras Al Ghul back then they may as well bring back Joker (played by someone else that is since we no longer have Ledger)in TDKR.
WellDrawn
WellDrawn - 3/5/2011, 12:50 PM
Could JGL possibly be playing a younger, post Lazarus pit Ras? If they're going the Lazarus pit route I'd rather they use Liam and use the same techniques from Tron Legacy to make him young again.
AC1
AC1 - 3/5/2011, 12:58 PM
I'd be ok with a cameo, but not too big a role, this film seems to be getting a bit overcrowded, and I don't know if even Chris Nolan could pull that off... having said that, a present day cameo would be better than a flashback, maybe bed ridden since the train crash and being behind the scenes while Talia becomes the face of the League of Shadows.
Bryanferryfan
Bryanferryfan - 3/5/2011, 12:58 PM
Liam Neeson and Ray Park(Darth Maul) were the best actors in Episode 1 . He was the man in Batman Begins and I've always liked him as an actor. SO YEAH NOLAN PUT HIM IN TDKR because it would add more tension to the film. Maybe Selina Kyle steals something from the League of Shadows and Bane helps out with them in tracking her down and Batman gets involved. THERE YOU HAVE IT. AM I GREAT OR WHAT!
SentinelofLiberty
SentinelofLiberty - 3/5/2011, 1:10 PM
@ Brone, the third comment in the thread, posted by Spider1489. Not sure where 1489 got the info, but I figured it gave me a reason to voice a concern I was starting to have already. As much as I want to see so many different characters, maybe I should just stop worrying about the rumors and assume, until further notice, that Bane and Catwoman are all that we will see.
thisheart
thisheart - 3/5/2011, 1:13 PM
Neither Talia nor Black Mask have been anywhere near "confirmed". So stop assuming it's going to happen.
JediMasterJimMorrison
JediMasterJimMorrison - 3/5/2011, 1:18 PM
Seriously, it ain't happening!
Ven0m
Ven0m - 3/5/2011, 1:55 PM
[frick] YA Bring Liam Back if for nothing at least just a damn cameo. Come on Nolan You know fans would love to see him back.
Vital
Vital - 3/5/2011, 2:08 PM
@Idoit4lolz, it's calling reading the article you stupid ass. "I'm sure a month ago he said he didn't like it". Well if you [frick]ing read the words in this article, it's tough I know, do you need a spotter?
It is obviously debunked now. Did you read that far yet? The article isn't very long.
Jer3miah
Jer3miah - 3/5/2011, 2:18 PM
He doesn't know about the lazarus pit? This guy did Ras and he doesn't know about it? How the... Didn't he read the comics before becoming the character? Lol.
kierancatwitch
kierancatwitch - 3/5/2011, 2:22 PM
"“Rhas”? Sorry, shouldn’t chuck stones, because my spelling is horrible & my typing is worse, plus I’d be surprised if there isn’t several mistakes in my following fanboy rant, but come on, it’s the name of the character & it’s in the title of the article, I just find that very funny. =D

I’d love to see the character return, he’s the man that trained Batman, so he may well have found another way to escape, but they should’nt explain it, his escape should be ambiguous with a sprinkle of mystery, as a nod to the fans. Personally I’d rather Ra’s return in the form of a younger actor, Bruce would refuse to believe that this could be the same man, that it must be a con of some kind, for a reason that is even beyond him, but something is so familiar & he knows things that he shouldn’t know, but again his true origin would be left ambiguous so it never conflicts & even appears to side more towards the realistic answer, but leaves a small gap of possibility open for the hard core comic book fans wish through. Either way if he returns, it should be from within a thick cloud of mystery.

vermillion
vermillion - 3/5/2011, 2:51 PM
Liam Neeson defines the word awesome.

I'd love to see him come back in this, even if it just a cameo.
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