Christian Bale In Talks For Darren Aronofsky's Noah

Christian Bale In Talks For Darren Aronofsky's Noah

The man who should have brought us The Wolverine could well be teaming with the man who gave us our newest(best?) Batman, as Aronofsky eyes Bale for his $130 Million Noah and the Ark Film..

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By MarkCassidy - Jun 14, 2011 06:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Vulture

Sure, the Biblical story of Noah's Ark may not exactly be a CBM(although the story is also set for a comic adap). But Bale's involvement should stir some interest here. And Aronofsky's involvement, with Bale, should stir interest in movie buffs everywhere. This would be the first time the two have worked together, although at one point Aronofsky was attached to The Fighter before David O' Russel took over.



Vulture report..

Vulture hears that Aronofsky is in talks with Christian Bale about possibly starring in his take on Noah's Ark, to help secure studio backing for it. Presumably, Aronofsky wants Bale for the lead, even though Noah was 600 years old when the Great Flood hit, and Bale is only 37.


A very exiting prospect indeed. Although the story wouldn't seem like something that many folks outside of Bible class would be too interested in, we are looking at a potential special effects filled extravaganza with one of the best directors working today at the helm, and one of the best actors as his leading man. More on this as we have it.



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Ethic
Ethic - 6/14/2011, 6:54 AM
Whoa.
The physical challenges Darren throws at his actors coupled with the physical transformations Bale undergoes to suit a character could make this film crazy.

I bet money Bale will end up being a black woman by the time shooting starts lol
AlcoholicA
AlcoholicA - 6/14/2011, 7:00 AM
Yeah that's a real problem. How are they gonna make Bale look 600 years old? What does a 600 year old look like? I mean, we gotta keep this as realistic as possible. If the story says that a 600 year old Noah gathered two of every animal and fit them all on a boat that he also built, then, for the sake of realism, he better look 600.........................................................................................because, you know, he did all that stuff................for realz, and was, ya know, 600 years old.

For the realism, guys, come on.
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/14/2011, 7:01 AM
darren aronofsky great director,may watch the film don't know bible stories ain't my thing.

as for christian bale,i hope he keeps his 60 fags a day voice.

Rothwilder
Rothwilder - 6/14/2011, 7:01 AM
So he passed on The Wolverine but has time to make this?
AlcoholicA
AlcoholicA - 6/14/2011, 7:02 AM
Damn, Bale's only 37? Thats crazy. He's only 3 years older than Ryan Reynolds and look at the difference.
PaulRom
PaulRom - 6/14/2011, 7:04 AM
@Rothwilder he didn't do The Wolverine because Fox kicked him out (or at least that's the common belief). So at least he has something do do right now.
Sounds pretty cool, I always like a good Bible movie. And Bale's one of my favorite actors, so (if he joins) that'd be awesome if he plays Noah.
And Noah lived up to be 900+ years if I remember correctly.
VictorHugo
VictorHugo - 6/14/2011, 7:07 AM
Noah even met Indiana Jones in the book "Indiana Jones and the Genesis Deluge".
l0rdleg0las
l0rdleg0las - 6/14/2011, 7:08 AM
about the openning of this report. Bale is not the best Batman. Keaton still has him beat.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 6/14/2011, 7:13 AM
This is a role for Gusto, Bale is way too young for the role.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 6/14/2011, 7:14 AM
well he's played Jesus before why not Noah
VictorHugo
VictorHugo - 6/14/2011, 7:20 AM
Steve Carell should play Noah.
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/14/2011, 7:29 AM
@ l0rdleg0las

F*CKIN A,mate.

MoonDoggyX
MoonDoggyX - 6/14/2011, 7:34 AM
This sounds like its gonna be awesome! I know the whole "biblical story" thing might turn some people off, but don't think it'll be another "Passion on the Christ" but more of a "The Ten commandments". I haven't beet to church really in years, and IMHO, that's one of the best movies ever...
profamagoole
profamagoole - 6/14/2011, 7:41 AM
Not my cup of tea really but Aronofsky doesn't touch anything that doesn't end up amazing. If it ends up being made I'd check it out.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 6/14/2011, 7:55 AM
Aronofsky + Bale + Epic tale

I smell Oscar nominated movie!:)

I would rather see Aronofsky and Bale making Preacher tho!
I mean that would be EPIC!:)
UltimateSpiderman
UltimateSpiderman - 6/14/2011, 7:58 AM
Please don't do this, Christian. Anything but some retarded religious movie. ANYTHING.
Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 6/14/2011, 8:11 AM
Hey, that's cool.
AlcoholicA
AlcoholicA - 6/14/2011, 8:13 AM
@ MrEko
Ha! Jesus Christ the Terminator

I'm pretty sure Aronofsky dropped out of The Wolverine because he didn't want to be away from his family for that long since the filming would be in Japan. I'm pretty sure I read that here. I don't think it was to do another movie, but who knows.
SKGannbit
SKGannbit - 6/14/2011, 8:16 AM
sounds exciting.
SKGannbit
SKGannbit - 6/14/2011, 8:16 AM
alcoholica @ you're right, that was on this site a few months back.
CaptainPresley
CaptainPresley - 6/14/2011, 8:23 AM
Great story + Great director + Great actor = GREAT MOVIE!
Rodimus9
Rodimus9 - 6/14/2011, 8:25 AM
Jesus Christ!! Are you kidding me?! Another god damned bible thumper flick? Keep your beliefs to yourself. God damn Jesus f•cking Christ!!
Rodimus9
Rodimus9 - 6/14/2011, 8:26 AM
No, but seriously, Bale will rule as Noah.
Rodimus9
Rodimus9 - 6/14/2011, 8:29 AM
He already has the construction worker look down.


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thecanadian
thecanadian - 6/14/2011, 8:33 AM
Wonder what Bale would do to himself to 'get' into character.

Sounds to be an interesting movie .... If Aronofski can make Ballet interesting, why not a biblical story?

Additional Trivia :) I read somewhere that Aronofsky was supposed to make Batman Year One before Nolan took helm and Bale was Aronofsky's choice for Batman. So this would be the third attempt for both to work together?
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 6/14/2011, 8:34 AM
Rodimus9@ True!!;D lol
Rodimus9
Rodimus9 - 6/14/2011, 8:38 AM
Someone say they need a boat built?

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seaman
seaman - 6/14/2011, 8:41 AM
haha noah was 600 years old. The bible best fictional book writen to date lol
CBMfan001
CBMfan001 - 6/14/2011, 8:48 AM
wow Bale is a terrific actor and one of the best young actors (not very young) out there,his performance in fighter was superb,just amazing and im so glad he won the oscar for it.likewise he has given so many amazing performances in all sorts of movies (terminator been the exception)i loved him in prestige as well.

he should do well in the hands of a good director and im a huge fan of authentic bible story based films (that is if the story is actually made true to the bible)so this will be very awesome if it happens :)
JohnPaul
JohnPaul - 6/14/2011, 9:02 AM
After Playing the part of Noah for five years on the stage, and being a fan of Darren Aronofsky, Christian Bale and a Bat-fan, I'm actually looking forward to what they can do.
When I told my teenage son and daughter they were really excited.
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 6/14/2011, 9:13 AM
I really don't know how this story could be made interesting.
Rodimus9
Rodimus9 - 6/14/2011, 9:15 AM
@movietheaterlad- don't you mean you'd like to ride his dingy.....pffft!
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