Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite directors of today and the Dark Knight Trilogy is among some of my all time favorite films ( including Rises with its flaws)
Here I play a big what if bringing back Nolan to the superhero genre and creating a story and casting its characters. Check it out!
Plot: Inspired by Justin Mark's and David Goyer’s Escape from Supermax script and tv show "Prison Break," Oliver Queen is framed for a murder he didn't commit, and sent to the prison “Supermax" where he must fight and team with some of his worse super villains and foes.
Written by: Jonathan Nolan
Produced by: Emma Thomas
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Brad Pitt (Fury, Fight Club) as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow
Reason for casting: Brad is a well recognized actor with an Oscar as a producer in 12 years a slave. His roles in Legends of the fall, Fight Club and Benjamin Button show his range and acting skill.
Other Possibilities: Leonardo Dicaprio
Guy Pearce (Memento, Iron Man 3) as Edward Nigma/Riddler
Reason for casting: Guy has worked with Nolan Before and was amazing in Memento, a favorite to play this role since the DK Trilogy and fits the role like a glove.
Jim Cavelizel ( Person of Interest) as Merlyn
Reason for casting: Jim is one of my favorite actors and has ties to the Nolans through Jonathan’s show “ Person of Interest”
Other Possibilities: Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise
Some Suicide Squad members would also appear.
Will Smith ( I Robot, Hitch) as Deadshot
Margot Robbie (Wolf of Wall Street) as Harley Quinn
Jared Leto ( Dallas Buyer's Club) as The Joker
Michael Caine (Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception) as the Warden of the Prison
Reason for casting: Caine will always have a role in Nolan's Films so why not the Warden of the Prison.
Jessica Chastain (Interstellar) as Poison Ivy
Reason for casting: Jessica recently worked alongside Nolan in his film "Interstellar" and has spoken out about wanting a kick ass superhero or villian role. I give her Poison. Poison Ivy.
Now, for some controversy.
Returning to her role,
Anne Hathaway (Dark Knight Rises) as Catwoman
Reason for casting: If Nolan were to return to do a comic book film, Anne has gone out and stated that he's the only one she would consider being Selina Kyle again for. She was great in
The Dark Knight Rises and derseves more screen time to prove the haters wrong.
Most of the film would be in the prison with a few scenes showing what's and who's waiting for Oliver back home..
The role of Black Canary is one I struggled with, finding an actress who was strong, smart, tough and could act opposite Brad Pitt.
Reese Witherspoon (Wild) as Dinah Laurel Lance/ Black Canary
Reason for casting:
Reese Witherspoon is a Academy Award winning actress for the film " Walk the Line" and in her upcoming film "Wild" she plays a woman who's life is in ruins and decides to hike across country, a film she is recieving lots of praise and nominations for. Reese is on a mission to protray strong woman on film and has left her "legally blonde" days behind her. The casting of Reese as the Black Canary is a controversial one, but one I decided on making on talent more than ability to do stunt work. She could easily start preparing to take on this physical role and become a kick ass Black canary.
Other possibiltities: Diane Kruger, Jennifer Lawerence, Scarlet Johansson, Blake Lively,Kate Hudson,Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rachel Mcadams
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As you can tell the role of Black Canary was difficult for me to cast)
finally,
Protecting Star City while Oliver is gone,
Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) as Arsenal
Thanks for checking out my hypothetical Christopher Nolan Fan- Cast! Comment your opinions and suggestions below!!
Rushrr out !