Christopher Nolan recently made headlines after multiple sources claimed his involvement in overseeing the Justice League movie. So far, the Guardians of the Galaxy project has had more bad news than good, but with Nolan attached, fans and studio execs alike are (most likely) shitting bricks. One of the hot topics is whether or not Christian Bale will reprise his role as the Dark Knight and suit up again for the Justice League film. Admittedly, the film seems too far from his style, but stranger things have happened (like who expected Chris Pratt could look so good in boxer briefs?) In the meantime, here’s a list of 10 other people who should step in for Bale if he decides to pass on this DC clusterfuck.
1. Paul Ryan
The dude’s already in shape for the part! It’s almost as if he’s been preparing for this role his entire life.
2. Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes has an extraordinary College Humor series wherein he portrays the lovable, aloof, and inappropriate Badman. For a clip of his work, check out our Comediva Pick.
3. A Bale of Hay
I’m sure he could ask his brother Christian for some tips.
4. The Guy Christian Bale posed with from Aurora
Can we just agree that this guy should only be known now as Ridiculously Photogenic victim of a national tragedy?
5. Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day Lewis is our generation’s Daniel Day Lewis. I was told this is an actual photograph of Day-Lewis sitting in his home in Illinois.
6. Val Kilmer
Look, I didn’t even have to do a crude photoshop mock-up of Val Kilmer as Batman. He IS the Batman.
We remember, Val, we remember.
7. Cillian Murphy
Murphy is a seasoned Nolan veteran, so who cares if there’s continuity errors? This is Hollywood not real life, dammit! Now go get me my mocha cappufrappecino no whip, extra soy.
8. Scott Disick
A Bruce Wayne lookalike and a series regular on the small screen; just like with any reality star, he’ll be making his way into acting soon, so why not start now?
9. Adam Scott
If Parks and Rec has taught us anything, it’s that Adam Scott looks damn good in a Batman costume. And damn sweaty.
10. Michael C. Hall
Although perhaps a better candidate for The Joker, I kind of like the idea of Hall’s Batman as a twisted vigilante with a moral code. He’ll have to re-write his one rule, though.
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