This is pre-amble to my T.V. Bible dedicated to the Batman. I wanted to post this first simply because I love some of the choice so much I just had to post them. I am completely done with all the work on the Batman T.V. Bible, Casting Choices, and casting images. I will post them on Tuesday or Wednesday(To leave space for this cast to be commented on). I hope you all enjoy my Batman film fan cast
BATMAN/BRUCE WAYNE [Height: 6’2”, Age:30’s-40’s]: When his parents were gunned down in front of him, young Bruce Wayne resolved to rid Gotham City of the criminal element that took their lives. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, in addition to mastering martial arts, detective techniques, and criminal psychology. Dressing as a bat to prey on criminals' fears, Batman fights crimes with the aid of specialized gadgets and vehicles, operating out of his secret Batcave below Wayne Manor.
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO [Height: 6’, Age: 38] (Blood Diamond, Inception): He’s an actor sought out for many roles in Comic Book Films. Fans have cast him as Aquaman, Hush, and others. But for this fan cast I chose to feature him as the Dark Knight himself, and for Many reasons: His acting is always Grade A, he is an intelligent individual and can portray said intelligence onscreen, His work in action while short listed is always well done having done big action in films like Blood Diamond, and Inception, it’s a role he would more than likely take. No doubt many people would see problems, such as his looks and his voice, both of which can be fixed on film, but it’s also a great reason why, he has the appearance of Bruce Wayne, a Bruce Wayne who would be hard for Citizens of Gotham to believe he is Batman. His voice can be fixed with work with a V.A. Coach to increase the base of his voice to give it a gruff demeanor. Batman really fits the M.O. of character’s he’s played and it’s really a character he could evoke and become.
ALFRED PENNYWORTH [Height: 5’10”, Age: 50’s-70’s]: the trusted butler of Bruce Wayne and the Wayne Family, making him Batman's manservant. Having worked for Thomas and Martha Wayne before they were murdered, he raised young Bruce from an early age. His responsibilities include attending to Batman and making sure he can properly function, as well as looking after the Batcave and Wayne Manor. Always the perfect gentleman, Alfred is loyal and faithful, although not afraid to criticize his employer when he deserves it. His experience in the military has given him combat and medical training, and he was also a noted stage actor in his time.
JEREMY IRONS [Height: 6’1”, Age: 64](Die Hard With a Vengeance, Merchant of Venice): Jeremy Irons is one of the finest thespians of cinema. His work as an actor is as wide ranged as it is fantastic. He gives heart love and humor to his performances which is why he is absolutely perfect to play Alfred. He has a sense of saracasm that really fits well with Alfred and that lends to the characters monotone voice. Many actors could definitely play Alfred and those actors can do a damn good job but it would be tough for me to find anyone who I’d like to see play Alfred in a Batman Film more than Jeremy Irons.
DICK GRAYSON/ROBIN [Height: 4’6”, Age: 13-15]: Dick Grayson has been a superhero most of his life and held several aliases. His parents were the Flying Graysons, acrobats performing with him alongside in the traveling Haly's Circus. They were tragically murdered by a mobster in Gotham City named Tony Zucco, and millionaire Bruce Wayne adopted him as his legal ward at a very young age. Grayson went through extensive training in martial arts and crimefighting to become the original Robin, Batman's sidekick.
CHANDLER RIGGS [Height: 4’6”, Age: 13](The Walking Dead,: The young Georgia native is best known for his role on AMC’s The Walking Dead. He is a young actor who’s career is ahead of him. I chose him as my Dick Grayson because simply, he fit the bill. He’s a young kid who could play the role well. I wanted to see a Robin origin that did things properly and I think this kid can display the drama necessary for Dick Grayson at that stage of his life.
COMMISSIONER JAMES GORDON [Height:6’, Age: 50’s-70’s]: the Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, and one of Batman's greatest allies. He is a controversial political figure in Gotham City because of his willingness to work alongside a vigilante, but he is one of the most honest cops on the force, often struggling against corruption from within. He frequently works outside the law when necessary, although he maintains a strict unbreakable moral code. He has made it clear many times that he only tolerates Batman because they follow the same code, and if he ever crossed the line Gordon would not hesitate to bring him down.
TOM SELLECK [Height: 6’3½”, Age: 67] (Magnum P.I., Blue Bloods): The Magnum P.I. Veteran has appeared as Gordon before, but considering his career, his style of acting, and the experience that he has playing a cop, well it’s just pretty damn hard to imagine anyone more perfect. His career, look, style, he pretty much is Commissioner Gordon.
DET. LT. HARVEY BULLOCK [Height: 5’10”, Age: 44]: Harvey Bullock was a crooked police detective under instructions from Gotham City's Mayor Hamilton Hill to sabotage Commissioner Gordon's career. His method of doing so was to pretend to be exceedingly clumsy, thereby spoiling whatever Gordon was trying to do, seemingly accidentally. After inadvertently giving Gordon a heart attack, however, Bullock turned over a new leaf. His character later developed into a well-meaning cop who (probably) was exceedingly clumsy, similar to the later animated version. He also formed a close bond with Robin, based initially on their mutual love of old movies
MICHAEL MADSEN [Height: 6’2”, Age: 44] (Reservoir Dogs, Sin City): He’s an actor that I enjoy casting he’s got a great filmography and has always shown talent in any role he plays, This Is a role he could thoroughly enjoy. He is no doubt a great choice for Harvey Bullock!
LT. RENEE MONTOYA [Height: 5’8”, Age: 30’s]: Renee Montoya was a police officer in Gotham City. She was partnered with Harvey Bullock when she was promoted to homicide detective by Commissioner James Gordon. As partners, Bullock and Renée became close friends. After Bullock was promoted to Lieutenant, Crispus Allen became Renée's new partner.
ALICE BRAGA [Height: 5’4”, Age: 28/29] (I Am Legend, Predators): She is probably best known for her co-starring role in Nimrod Antel’s Predators. She’s really shown some talent in a commanding role while also doing well to play a supporting character. She is very eloquent in her movements and performances as an actress and could work well as Renee Montoya.
LUCIUS FOX [Height: 5’10”, Age: 60’s]: Lucius Fox first met his future employer Bruce Wayne in Paris, when Wayne saved him from a mugger's attack. The two became fast friends, and Bruce invited him to help him start a charity organization that later became known as the Wayne Foundation. Bruce recognized Lucius's strong business ethics and before long, Fox was a high ranking officer in Wayne Enterprises. With Bruce spending more and more time operating as Batman, he had little time for day-to-day business affairs, and virtually handed the reigns of the company over to Lucius. In time, Lucius became the CEO of the company, saving Wayne Enterprises from financial ruin, and his quick-witted business savvy and strong ethics helped the corporation to prosper.
DANNY GLOVER [Height: 6’3 ½”, Age: 56] (Escape From Alcatraz, The Lethal Weapon Franchise): An intelligent Actor who’s always giving memorable performances. By now some could think he’s too old for this $#!^ but with a role like Lucius you need someone like Glover to give a memorable presence and an energetic performance.
JACK RYDER [Height: 6’, Age: 30’s]: Jack Ryder is an investigative reporter turned controversial talk show host, well-known for his aggressive manner and his determination to get to the truth.
AARON STATON [Height: 6’1”, Age: 30] (Mad Men, L.A.Noire{Video Game}): He’s a memorable actor who’s got a voice fit for Radio and T.V. he has the look of a T.V. News Reporter. He’s someone I could really see in this role and playing well as a supporting character.
VICKI VALE [Height: 5’8”, Age: late 20’s early 30’s]: Vicki Vale is a reporter for the Gotham Gazette and a love interest of Bruce Wayne. Her irregular relationship with Bruce leaves her unaware of his identity as Batman, although she has speculated that they are the same person
MALIN AKERMAN [Height: 5’7½”, Age: 34] (Watchmen, Catch .44): She’s been typecast in more RomCom films but she has shown great potential as a serious drama/action in Watchmen, cast as Vicki Vale would see the return of the character in film having last appeared in live film in Tim Burton’s {Now Cult Hit} BATMAN. Fans could really appreciate this actress as Vale given the chance to see her personal take on the character.
CATWOMAN/SELINA KYLE [Height: 5’9”, Age: 30’s]:Selina Kyle, a morally ambiguous character who has been an anti-hero, acting as an adversary, a crime fighter and also a love interest for Batman. Years of training have made her stealthy and agile as a world-class criminal, and her mastery of the martial arts makes her a formidable physical opponent. Although she began her career as a burglar, she has since then reformed and begun protecting Gotham City in her own style.
ROSARIO DAWSON [Height: 5’7”, Age: 33] (Sin City, Seven Pounds): There are very few women who could pull of this role. Catwoman is a coveted character and has turned into a icon in and of herself. Casting someone like Rosario is showing trust at a convenience. She is sexy and she has the flexibility and age for it. But her very look might set fans off, in truth though she could do something to the role no other actress could, she could very well be the actress to redefine the character I the eyes of fans and pop culture.
RIDDLER/EDWARD NASHTON [Height: 6’1”, Age: 40’s]: The Riddler is a super-villain enemy of Batman who commits crimes revolving around an obsession with riddles. His mental psychosis results from a deep inner need to prove that he's smarter and therefore better than others, which causes him to leave challenging clues behind in otherwise perfect crimes. This psychological compulsion has resulted in him being repeatedly imprisoned in Arkham Asylum. Despite this obvious flaw, he is otherwise an extremely intelligent criminal mastermind.
KEVIN SPACEY [Height: 5’10½”, Age: 53] (The Usual Suspects, Se7en): In modern cinema very few actors have such darkness and comedy put in their filmography. He is by far one of the best actors who’s also a great person. He’s an actor who can create a dark persona and add a touch of comedy when appropriate.
HARVEY DENT/TWO-FACE [Height: 6’, Age:30’s-40’s]: Two-Face is a super-villain obsessed with duality and the number "two," who fights Batman on a regular basis. His psychosis leads him to believe that there is no objective morality, and everything is rufled by chance; he carries a scarred double-sided coin to make all of his decisions, determining whether his actions will be good or evil. This makes him highly unpredictable as a criminal mastermind. In his civilian identity he was Harvey Dent, Gotham City's district attorney until mobster Sal Maroni ruined half of his face with a bottle of acid during trial.
JEFFREY DONOVAN [Height: 6’, Age: 44] (Burn Notice, J.Edgar): An Actor who has no doubt been enjoying the success of his hit series Burn Notice has only began to be very recognized by Hollywood as a serious and great actor. He has a chizled working class look that really applie to someone you would trust to put away a bunch of scumbags, and his ability to portray multiple accents and character faces at once is a key trait for any actor to play the Two-Face Persona.
JERVIS TECH/THE MAD HATTER [Height: 5’8”, Age: 30’s-40’s]: Mad Hatter is an enemy of Batman named Jervis Tetch who uses mind-controlling hats. He is a delusional mental patient in Arkham Asylum nearby Gotham City, obsessed with Lewis Carroll's novel Alice in Wonderland and naming himself after one of the main characters.
SIMON PEGG [Height:5’10”, Age: 42] (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Burke and Hare): Having an actor like Simon Pegg in a comic book movie, cast as almost anyone is a risky move. The U.K. Native has won many fans over with is notable works in Spaced, Shaun of the Dead, and Star Trek he has shown the ability to be a serious and at times dark actor, his work as William Burke in Burke and Hare has shown that he would be a delightfully dark and fun Mad Hatter that could actually be more interesting then weird.
CALENDAR MAN/JULIAN DAY [Height: 5’11”, Age: 40’s]: Calendar Man is an enemy of Batman obsessed with dates, who commits crimes according to the calendar based on significant holidays. Originally depicted as wearing a series of garish costumes depending on the date, he developed into a more serious look during The Long Halloween with a tattoo of the months surrounding his skull. Diagnosed as clinically insane, he is a resident of Arkham Asylum.
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN [Height: 5’9½”, Age:44] (Red Dragon, Capote): An actor who is always a great addition to a cast who has played very odd and very creepy characters in the past, always giving a notable appearance who looks pitch perfect for Calendar Man he is no doubt a great choice for the role.
BLACK MASK/ROMAN SIONIS [Height: 6’1”, Age: 30’s-40’s]: Roman Sionis, is a crimelord in Gotham City and one of Batman's enemies. He runs his criminal organizations ruthlessly and effectively like a business, towards the end of his life having taken control of most of the Gotham underworld, he runs his operations with an iron fist and matchless ambition. His effectiveness as a leader has made him one of the greatest crimelords the city has ever seen.
DOMINIC WEST [Height: 6’, Age: 43] (John Carter, The Wire, Punisher War Zone): An Amazing actor who has show incredible range and a master of accents and personas, while he is best known for his work on HBO’S hit series The WIRE, he’s been often cast as mobsters and with good reason no one plays a mobster with as much enthusiasm and energy as West.
OSWALD COBBLEPOT/THE PENGUIN [Height: 5’2”, Age: 40’s-60’s]: The Penguin is a Gotham City crimelord with a deformed physical appearance who fights Batman. Despite the penguin-like appearance that led to his nickname, he is a ruthlessly cunning criminal genius operating out of his nightclub the Iceberg Lounge. Having dealt with mockery of his stature from an early age, he has dedicated himself to inspiring respect and fear through his exploits. His standard weapon is an umbrella with different gadgets lethal and otherwise hidden inside of it.
RAY WINSTONE [Height: 5’10”, Age: 55] (The Departed, Darkness Falls): Few actors have as much poise and stature as Winstone. When you want someone to play a more crimelord oriented Cobblepot, Winstone has to be the best choice, he’s got the British brood and a look that kills while also having a charming feature in his performances.
MR.FREEZE/DR. VICTOR FRIES [Height: 6’ {Out of Suit}, 6’3” {In Suit} Age: 40’s]: Enemy of Batman who fights using cold-themed weapons. Formerly a scientist working in cryogenics, he had dedicated his life to finding a cure for his wife Nora Fries' terminal illness. Following a horrible lab accident, he became dependent on sub-zero temperatures to survive and began using his experimental inventions to commit crimes in efforts to fund his research. This also requires an exo-skeleton that keeps him constantly freezing. Losing touch with humanity over time, he eventually turns into a colder and more sadistic psychopath.
MICHAEL C. HALL [Height: 5’10½”, Age: 41] (Paycheck, Dexter): When it comes to play cold complex killers and scientific geniuses Few do it better than C. Hall, He is a star on the hit Starz T.V. Series DEXTER but as it comes to a close one wonder how his career will go, and with Comic Book Movies being a new craze eventually his name is going to pop up in a big one and he would play a great Freeze.
WAYLON JONES/KILER CROC [Height: 7’5”, Age: 30’s]: An enemy of Batman with incredible super-strength and a crocodile-like appearance. This mutation was originally a birth defect, although he becomes more reptilian over time due to genetic experimentation. Despite his brutal savagery and heightened reflexes, his animalistic mentality results in lower intelligence.
KEVIN DURAND [Height: 6’6”, Age: 38] (X-Men Origins Wolverine, Robin Hood): He’s a great actor who’s good at working under heavy make-up and makes a great intimidating persona. While many fans have chose Kevin Grevioux {who’s a great fit for the role} I decided upon Durand.
CLAYFACE/BASIL KARLO [Height: 5’11” {Human Form} 8’ {Varies with Clayform} Age: 40’s-50’s]:Basil Karlo was an actor who was driven mad when he learned of a remake of his classic horror film The Terror, even though he was to be one of the advising staff. Donning the mask of the film's villain, Clayface, he embarked on a murder spree among the cast and crew of the remake.
DOUG JONES [Height: 6’3½”, Age:52] (Pan’s Labyrinth, Legion): Without a doubt he is the modern man with a thousand faces. He’s acted in many films, t.v. series and even notable commercials where he is hidden by means of make-up, digital or prosthetic. He is an actor who could play many roles to see him as a hardcore villain such as Clayface would be a real treat for fans.
POISON IVY/PAMELA ISLY [Height: 5’9”, Age: 30’s]: An eco-terrorist with the ability to control plants, usually an antagonist to Batman. Originally she was botanist Pamela Isley working underneath Professor Jason Woodrue until an accident gave her powers and turned her insane. Protecting the sanctity and supremacy of nature at all costs, she sadistically lashes out against humanity as blight upon the planet. Frequently she teams up with her best friend and partner in crime, Harley Quinn. Although much of her life has been spent imprisoned in Arkham Asylum for the criminally insane.
JAIME KING [Height: 5’9”, Age: 33] (Sin City, Bulletproof Monk): Her sultry performance and seductive moves in Sin City make her an Ideal Poison Ivy. Few women in Hollywood are so voluptuous as Jamie and even fewer can have the fluency in their movements. She is an Ideal Poison Ivy.
DR. JONATHAN CRANE/SCARECROW [Height: 6’, Age: 30’s-40’s]: Scarecrow is a brilliant psychologist turned super-villain who fights Batman in Gotham City, specializing in techniques and chemicals that manipulate fear. Jonathan Crane was originally a well-respected professor, although he lost credibility when he obsessively took his experiments too far and descended into madness.
ZACHARY QUINTO Height: 6’1”, Age: 35] (Heroes, Star Trek): An Actor who can manipulate his performances and really show something for it. He’s a great actor who fits well in the role. He has age, height and physicality that would well represent a portrayal of the Scarecrow.
DR. THOMAS ELLIOT/HUSH [Height: 6’2”, Age: 30’s-40’s]: The childhood best friend of Bruce Wayne, grown up to become one of Batman's greatest enemies. In his civilian identity he is a brilliant and wealthy neurosurgeon, his devious and manipulative tactics making him an extremely formidable opponent. Elliot attempted to murder his parents at a young age, and blames Thomas Wayne for ruining his life by saving his mother. He seeks to take revenge by ruining Bruce's life on every level, and will not allow any other villain to kill his nemesis, although he frequently uses other members of Batman's rogues gallery in his elaborate schemes.
ERIC BANA [Height: 6’2½” , Age:44] (Star Trek, Troy): A fantastic Actor who’s garnered a specialty in playing Villains No doubt he’s got the look and the talent to play such an interesting and popular Bat-Villain, Bana is an actor you could believe can manipulate people into his own will.
BANE [Height: 5’10” {Off Venom} 6’8” {On Venom}, Age: 40’s]: Bane is a brilliant world-class fighter and tactical genius who augments his great physical strength with a steroid called venom. Raised from childhood in the Peña Duro prison on Santa Prisca, he determined that he would destroy Batman to prove himself, and succeeded by breaking the hero's back during Knightfall. Since then he has been an international crimelord, an anti-hero, a mercenary, a government agent and even a dictator.
BENICIO DEL TORO [Height: 6’2”, Age: 47] (The Hunted, Che): No doubt an unconventional choice for Bane, but a creative and just one. His work as Rogue C.I.A. Wet Work officer Aaron Cross in The Hunted is the best reason for this choice. In the film he played a rogue Rambo who was always twelve steps ahead of the people he killed. He has no doubt the talent and the viciousness for the role.
HARLEY QUINN/DR. HARLEEN QUINZEL [Height: 5’7”, Age: 20’s-30’s]:Harley Quinn is a flamboyant super-villain and an adversary of Batman usually recognized as the Joker's girlfriend, although she has had her own strong solo career. Born Harleen Quinzel, she had been working as a psychologist at Arkham Asylum where she was assigned to the Joker and fell in love with him. This led to her adopting her own costumed persona, adapting the word harlequin, to assist him escape and cause further mayhem.
SIENNA MILLER [Height: 5’5”, Age: 31] (Factory Girl, Layer Cake): Many of the characters she has played are emotionally drained, which could be an interesting take with Harley Quinn, she is a great actress and has done some very fantastic work in the films she’s been in and is no doubt a great choice for Harley.
THE JOKER [Height: 6’, Age: Unknown]: The Joker, real name unknown, is a homicidal maniac and the archenemy of Batman. Although his full origin is unknown, the Joker is known to have been forced to swim through a vat of chemicals which turned his skin white, his hair green, and left his faced permanently locked in a Glasgow smile. Completely unpredictable with no regard for human life, the Joker finds murder and mayhem funny, and is perhaps the most dangerous man on New Earth with a body count stretching into the thousands, all centered around his obsession with destroying the Dark Knight.
GARRET DILLAHUNT [Height: 6’2”, Age: 48](Burn Notice, No Country For Old Men): He’s an actor who played the delightfully evil Simon Echer in Burn Notice. He has a way of movement around chaos and carnage that just screams JOKER and is without a doubt a bold choice.
DR. HUGO STRANGE [Height: 5’10”, Age: 50’s]: Professor Hugo Strange is a brilliant evil scientist and psychologist, one of Batman's greatest enemies. His prowess has led him to discover the dark knight's secret identity and even assume his costume at points. In addition to his genius-level intelligence and skill in hand-to-hand combat, Strange has created super-strong Monster Men who do his bidding.
RALPH FIENNES [Height: 6’, Age: 50] (Schindler’s List, Red Dragon): Few can play a manipulative monster as well as Fiennes has. He is a great actor who fits the role very well, he’s got the age, voice and talent to harness a perfect Hugo Strange.
TALIA AL GHUL [Height: 5’8”, Age: 20’s-30’s]: Talia al Ghul is the daughter of Ra's al Ghul. Her father encouraged a relationship between Talia and Batman, desiring for Batman to marry his daughter in hopes of recruiting him as his successor. Talia admires Batman in his drive, determination, and nobility, but was always torn between him and the love for her terrorist father. Unlike Catwoman, Talia is more than willing to play second-fiddle to Bruce's mission.
MILA KUNIS [Height: 5’4”, Age: 29] (The Book of Eli, Black Swan): She’s a great actress who can perform action very well, She has the looks of a beautiful woman who would be the daughter of an international terrorist and sultry femme fatal! She could play the perfect Talia.
RA’S AL GHUL [Height: 6’4”, Age: 450]: Ra's al Ghul is a radical international eco-terrorist who has been around for hundreds of years. He believes that the evils of humanity are a blight on our planet, and seeks to extinguish them through whatever means he deems necessary. Through an international cabal named the League of Assassins, he manipulates world events to achieve his own ends. This frequently puts him into conflict with the Batman, one of very few adversaries he deems worthy enough of himself, and who he has encouraged to marry his daughter Talia al Ghul. Although most of his power comes from his immense influence, he is also a formidable combatant, having the benefit of many lifetimes worth of experience and accumulated skill. Ra's achieves his immortality through the ancient Lazarus Pits. His name literally translates to Demon's Head, or Head of the Demon which is a comment on his character.
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT [Height: 6’1”, Age: 55] (Highlander, Mortal Kombat): No one, and I mean No one plays Immortal Bad@$$ like Lambert. His very voice has the essence of knowledge and travels. He has the movements the look and the filmography that positions him for the perfect Ra’s. This is the perfect choice for Ra’s.