FANCAST: Batman reboot

FANCAST: Batman reboot

When/if they decide to reboot the Batman franchise (again), this is how I'd like to see it handled. As usual, this will be a mix of fan favorites and originals.

By PaulRom - Feb 18, 2011 03:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

Batman/Bruce Wayne - Jake Gylenhaal (Prince Of Persia, Day After Tomorrow)



I'm still hesitant about this choice, but he WAS the closest competition to Christian Bale when they were casting for Batman Begins. So if Nolan was that close to casting Gylenhaal into the role, I'd like to see him try it!


Vicki Vale - Naomi Watts (King Kong, Assassination Of Richard Nixon)



If they're sticking to the blonde haired version shown in 1989 Batman, then Watts would kill the role.


The Joker - Crispin Glover (Charlie's Angels, Epic Movie)



He seems to be the fan favorite for the role, and after seeing fanmade pictures of him donning the iconic makeup, I'd say he should go for it. But Heath Ledger's spin will forever be cherished.


The Riddler - Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd, Pirates Of The Caribbean series)



Duh.


The Penguin - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Charlie Wilson's War, Mission Impossible 3)



He was rumored for the role for Batman 3, and while I have little knowledge of his experience, he looks like he could breathe life into the character. Danny Devito is hard to replace, though.


Alfred Pennysworth - Sean Connery (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, original James Bond series)



Because. He's Sean Connery, for crying out loud.


Two-Face/Harvey Dent - Josh Brolin (, W.)



He may seem a little too old for the role, but if anyone can replace Aaron Eckhart's version, it'd be Brolin.


Selina Kyle/Catwoman - Jennifer Connelly (Hulk, The Day The Earth Stood Still)



Anne Hathaway was my original pick for this role, but seeing she's already Selina for Batman 3, I had to pick someone else. When I recently saw TDTESS, I couldn't help but see Selina Kyle in Connelly. Either her or Carla Gugino would do fine.


Bane - Gerard Butler (300, The Bounty Hunter)



Kind of an odd choice, but Butler seems muscular enough, and in the little bit of 300 I saw, I see he has real acting chops. He'd likely do fine as the Bat-Breaker.


Commissioner James Gordon - William Macy (Jurassic Park 3, Wild Hogs)



He looks perfect for the role.


Lucius Fox - Billy Dee Williams (Batman 1989, The Empire Strikes Back)



I know he was already in a previous Bat-franchise, but so what? He should still do a fine job.


Killer Croc - Kevin Grevioux (Men In Black 2, Underworld)



I know nothing about Grevioux but he appears to be the fan favorite, so I'll cast him here.


Nightwing/Dick Grayson - Hayden Christensen (Star Wars prequels, Jumper)



I know this will DEFINITELY stir some discussion, but Christensen looks fit enough for the role.


Batgirl/Barbara Gordon - Kirsten Dunst (Marie Antoinette, Spider-Man trilogy)



Mary Jane as Barbara Gordon? Sounds weird at first, and she may seem kind of old for the role, but bear with me here. She's not an bad actress, and if they can make her look younger-ish here, then I'm all for it.


Harley Quinn - Zooey Deschanel (Elf, 500 Days Of Summer)



I saw someone suggest Deschanel as Harley once, and I thought it would be a great choice. I'd rather they not go with the original costume design, though...


Mr. Freeze - Bruce Willis (Die Hard series, RED)



I know a lot of people want Patrick Stewart or Ben Kingsly for the role, but I find more of a Freeze in Willis. He's a good actor, and as long as he doesn't quote Ahhhhhnold's take on the character, let him have it.


Black Mask - Sam Worthington (Avatar, Terminator: Salvation)



Worthington is an up-and-coming actor, and I'm not 100% sure if BM is the best role for him, but I couldn't find anyone else, so I'll go with him for now.


Hush - Jason Statham (Death Race, Transporter series)



This shouldn't be much of a stretch for the gun-wielding action star.



Well, that's my fan cast for a future Batman trilogy after Nolan cleans up with TDKR. As usual, suggestions are more than welcome in the comments. Peace out!
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imnotahero
imnotahero - 2/18/2011, 3:10 PM
I don't like any of your picks. :(
Exiles
Exiles - 2/18/2011, 3:15 PM
seriously you do know that theres only a age gap of one year between your nightwing and batman pick? I dont mind skipping over the whole robin thing but atleast pick some one older for batman or younger for nigtwing. cast is decent but if there rebooting the franchise then they need to go with some one who looks a bit olden then gyllenhaal
PaulRom
PaulRom - 2/18/2011, 3:18 PM
@Exiles I just noticed...I didn't know Christensen was almost 30. You have a good point about a little older Batman...but Gylenhaal was actually the best that fit my standards, of what I've found so far.
rudeawakening
rudeawakening - 2/18/2011, 3:22 PM
can't say i this sorry
kong
kong - 2/18/2011, 3:30 PM
Alot of this cast are my choices!! But even if you copied are didn't copy i'm glad that someone on this sight sgrees with me
PaulRom
PaulRom - 2/18/2011, 3:39 PM
@Tony13175 I don't see Watson as Batgirl, to be honest.
@RedHood13 I didn't copy anyone's to be honest, well not whole casts at least. :P
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 2/18/2011, 3:44 PM
I actually see Sam Worthington as Hush and Jason Statham as Black Mask and Jake Gyelnhaal as Nightwing.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 2/18/2011, 4:04 PM
Batman- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Vicky- Still upset about Batman

Joker- Doesn't matteer your batman stinks

Riddler- He'd do a good job

Penguin- Also a good choice

Alfred- A scottish Alfred, I could see this happening but not in the batman your thinking of putting together.

Two Face- Possibly one of the most kick ass choices ever as a Harvey Dent

Catwoman- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bane- Sure

Lucious Fox- Yes

Commisioner Gordon- YES

Croc- I dont care

Nightwing- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DX

Batgirl- NOOO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!!!!!

Mr. Freeze should honestly be switched with your Black Mask choice.

Harley Quinn- Yep

Hush- I honestly dont care
Exiles
Exiles - 2/18/2011, 4:34 PM
@Tony13175 again you made the same mistakes with your casting like PaulRom did theres only a years diffrence between bomer and somerhalder, dick grayson has to be significantly younger then bruce wayne pick atleast 5 years. Although somerhalders great pick for nightwing it just doesnt work with your batman pick

@PaulRom I dont have a problem with gyllehaal, to be honest although the guys more suited for spiderman IMO
Ryden
Ryden - 2/18/2011, 6:16 PM
I always wanted Tom Hardy for the Bats, but now that he's playing Bane that can never happen :(
PaulRom
PaulRom - 2/19/2011, 5:15 AM
@Tony13175 I was gonna cast Stone into the role, but because I already had her as Hawkgirl in my Justice League cast, it would've been awkward to be here.
@Exiles Yeah, he does kinda look like Spidey...but he's much more age-appropriate for someone like Batman.
@Ryden I don't see Hardy as Batman, to be honest. And he should make a great Bane.
airrun2000
airrun2000 - 2/21/2011, 5:15 AM
Batman- I like it, he was great in PofP.

Vicky- Please no.. tooo old

Joker- He does have the look, IMO

Riddler- He'd do a good job

Penguin- Also a good choice

Alfred- He would be great as usually, however I think hes retired from acting, but this would be great to see.

Two Face- OK, but A loved Aaron E. in the at role. They should bring him back.

Catwoman- HECK NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Bane- Sure

Lucious Fox- He has to look as well, why not

Commisioner Gordon- YES

Croc- Great out of the box choice, I love it!

Nightwing- I like it, he proved he could act to me in Takers.

Batgirl- Please no!!!

Mr. Freeze - Only Patrick Steward coulc own this role. Arnold proved that, he was horrible. Please, "Dont come back"

Harley Quinn- Yep

Hush- Maybe.
SAT
SAT - 7/26/2012, 6:02 PM
Pretty good, I like them all for the most part, I'm useally not a fan of Sam Worthington but he'd have the voice for it, so great cast!!
Sorry if that sounds confusing...
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