In preparation for my big Justice League fan cast, I am doing lead ups starring the team's most prominent members. Part 1 is "Batman", an introduction to the caped crusader himself. Please be sure to leave your comments!
MICHAEL FASSBENDER as BRUCE WAYNE/BATMAN: Batman is a hard character for me to cast, and for the longest time I was lost on who would fit the role best as it is no easy task to find an actor that can portray both Bruce Wayne and Batman. After long days of contemplation, Michael Fassbender was an immediate favorite. He can fit into the Bruce Wayne persona fittingly but can also fill out the shoes of the Batman just as well.
EMILY BLUNT as VICKI VALE: Emily Blunt is a great actress with acclaim behind her, and to have Blunt as a love interest would be a most welcome addition to any film. She already has shown range good enough to prove she can play Vicki Vale, a journalist who is interested in the Batman. Fassbender and Blunt could have good chemistry to boot.
BEN KINGSLEY as DR. HUGO STRANGE: Ben Kingsley is one of the few actors that would personify Dr. Hugo Strange to a T. In his works it is clear that he can play most roles and this role is one that is deservedly one for him. The idea of Kingsley being a Batman villain is a very cool one.
DAVID STRATHAIRN as COMMISSIONER JIM GORDON: I was impressed with Strathairn's work and while watching him a realization occured to me that Strathairn could make an excellent Jim Gordon. This Batfan believes that he is almost the equivalent of a live action Gordon from the animated series. Color me impressed.
MALCOLM McDOWELL as ALFRED PENNYWORTH: Malcolm McDowell is a brilliant english actor that could bring a fresh new feel to Bruce Wayne's trusted butler, Alfred. McDowell can give Alfred some characterization so he is not just the butler. In all of his works he clearly can play just about any role he is given, and Alfred is right below his belt.
ADRIEN BRODY as DR. JONATHAN CRANE/THE SCARECROW: Adrien Brody can play this odd villain very appropriately. For this film I decided to have a lesser known villain as this is Batman's first real adventure. The bigger villains will be saved for sequels.
DENZEL WASHINGTON as LUCIUS FOX: Denzel Washington gives credibility to any film he stars in and no matter how small the role of Lucius Fox is, he is still important to the story of Batman and can be made unforgettable by this superb actor.
JAMES CAAN as CARMINE FALCONE: In the comic books the mob is a big integral part of Gotham City so it felt right to have some of the mob appear and James Caan fits Carmine Falcone exceptionally well.
DOMINIC WEST as SALVATORE MARONI: Because of Falcone being in the film I decided it would be a good idea to include Maroni against him, and Dominic West is a fitting choice.
EION BAILEY as THOMAS WAYNE: Eion Bailey can be extremely likable in his roles and that is an important trait for Thomas Wayne to show on screen.
JULIANNE NICHOLSON as MARTHA WAYNE: Julianne Nicholson is a good actress and can certainly play the part of Thomas Wayne's wife and Bruce Wayne's mother.
STEVE RAILSBACK as JOE CHILL: Joe Chill being the man that killed Bruce Wayne's parents needs an actor that can show no remorse and insensitivity.