Gary Oldman Reveals The New Batman Movie Begins Filming Next Year
Big news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con today … Gary Oldman, who plays James Gordan in Batman Begins, Batman: The Dark Knight and presumably in future Batman films in the franchise, spilled the juicy news that the next Batman film begins shooting in 2010. There has been much rumor and conjecture that work has quietly begun on the next Batman film but, as of yet, there has been no official confirmation of any Batman movie news. While Oldman’s comments cannot be taken as “official confirmation”, I’d say — considering the source — it’s pretty good info:
While speaking at the Comic-Con panel for his new movie, The Book of Eli, Gary Oldman told the crowd that the next Batman film will start shooting in 2010, scheduled for release in 2011. “You didn’t hear that from me,” he added. Oldman played Commissioner Gordon in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. EW trying to confirm with Warner Bros.
Wow!! This is really big news. Again, while it’s not an official confirmation, now that the cat is out of the bag I’m guessing that Warner Bros. will have to go on the record about the next Batman film very soon. I’ll bet we’ll be hearing some official something from the studio this weekend … while Comic-Con is in session. There have been so many rumors about which villains might be featured in the next Batman installment (Catwoman, The Riddler) and which actors might play those characters (Angelina Jolie, Eddie Murphy) … none of which can be believed at all. But, now that we know that that the film will probably begin filming next year, we’re bound to learn more concrete news very, very soon. So … who’s excited?????
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July 24th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
it makes me very nervouse to hear that angelina jolie or eddie murphy would be in the new batman movies. they would have fit just fine in the old cheesy versions, but i feel that especially after the dark knights note and oscar worthy performances it would kind of be a slap in the face to the movies to cast people like that. not to mention that after the disaster that was Cat Women starring halle berry im a little leary of that charector in general.
July 24th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
This is the best news I’ve heard all week. Now please do not destroy this exceptional franchise by casting Angelina Jolie in any part. (If only I could get the Transformers people to stop casting Megan Fox). It’s going to be hard to top The Dark Knight, but this team of actors, producers and directors have done superb work thus far. I am far beyond excited.
July 24th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I AM SO EXCITED!! These really are awesome movies!
July 24th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I hope they don’t cast a popular villain from the previous movies. I would love to see someone like Black Mask or Hush.
July 24th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
OMG, Angelina would be an awesome choice for Catwoman! I’m just hoping that Christian Bale’s Batman voice won’t make me laugh as much in the next one…
July 24th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
ha… sure they’re shooting next year….
July 24th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Wow I don’t know if they can top The Dark Knight. It was too good. The casting really has to be on point if they want it to work. Jolie and Murphy definitely don’t work for me. :/
July 24th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Yay I’m excited that there’s more Batman movies!
July 25th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I LOVE GARY OLDMAN…………umm, just thought i’d throw it out there..
July 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
HAHA Gary Oldman is a hoot. He is a fine fine actor.
July 25th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
He’s already back out of that statement,
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41811