Nolan Unsure About 'Dark Knight' Follow Up

Posted by Jonathan Hunt - Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:21 PM

After bringing the Caped Crusader back to the big screen with Batman Begins in 2005 and now with The Dark Knight, which opens on July 18th, director Christopher Nolan is already facing questions about a third possible film. Well, so far, he's only got one thing to say: He's not sure about it.

That's right, the man most credited with making Batman a viable box office franchise again is considering not returning for another installment. Reviews for Dark Knight have, so far, been overflowing with praise for the film, more commonly comparing it to classics like The Godfather Part II as opposed to Iron Man or Spider-Man 2. Of course, he hasn't ruled out doing the movie, he's actually said that he just hasn't decided.

When asked about returning for a third Batman movie, Nolan's only response was, "I don't know... The only way I can answer that question--there are two ways. The first thing to say is, I literally finished this film last week. That was when we finished our IMAX prints. So I have no idea what I'm going to do next, what I'll do in the future."

Of course, we don't mean to panic any rabid Batman fan, leading them to think that Nolan is abandoning the franchise. Sam Raimi made similar comments around the release of Spider-Man 2.

Wait, hadn't there been talk that all the Harvey Dent (possibly Two-Face) business in Dark Knight was just build up for the third film? Is that all a load of mumbo jumbo? What do you think? Will Nolan be back for a third Batman?

Sci-Fi.com: Nolan Mulls Third Bat-Movie

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Posted by SkullOne360 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:13 PM

He will. I beleive when he signed on, he was signed for 3 films. The same for all of the actors. Katie Holmes was the exception. She chose not to come back. Idiot or good riddance? Gary Oldman, also wanted to, but he's back for the third film. He also let slip, when asked if the Joker will be returning with a different actor, that maybe they won't need the Joker. Maybe we'll have The Riddler.

Darkhorizons.com is where you can find out more info.

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Posted by Slash5150 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:21 PM

I think this is a smart move though to say that there possibly won't be a third movie but at the same time, not actually say it could happen.

And Skull...don't forget, The Indiana Jones movies were signed to make 5 and it took them a span of what..20 years to make the 4th.

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Posted by gravy666 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:25 PM

There's gotte be a third. Two just isn't enough.

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Posted by SkullOne360 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:33 PM

There wll be a third, because I remember about them saying when Begins came out that all were contracted for 3 films. Plus I doubt that both Nolan and Bale would miss out on Batman film history. 3 films with the same Batman actor and same director in a Batman movie? Who'd have thunk it? LOL.

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Posted by creelnib - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:45 PM

I bet there will be a third with Nolan directing, but it'll take about 3 or 4 years. Also I think Bane would be the best villian to go for considering they like to keep these movies as "real" as possible. A huge steroid freak hired by the mob to kill Batman...just sounds like their style. The Riddler could be good too so long as they don't goofy him up.

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Posted by SkullOne360 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:53 PM

Jim carrey as the Riddler made me psyhically ill. Nolan just has better casting around than the earlier franchise.

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Posted by skywalker1055 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:58 PM

NOLAN HAS TO CONTINUE BATMAN! if he doesnt, some other person will and then it wont be just as good. As for a new villain, god i wish Heath was still here he was the best...well the Riddler would be too much like the Joker...i dont know who would be the next villain.

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Posted by SkullOne360 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 6:07 PM

I'm hoping for someone outside from what we've seen previously in the Burton franchise. I could really go for Scarface or the Mad Hatter. One of the best things said about TDK, is that it doesn't FEEL like a comic-book movie. It's that dark and edgy :)

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Posted by DeltaFive - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:28 PM

Another Posion Ivy wouldn't be bad maybe a team up with Harley quinn as vengence for the joker if he meets an untimley demise. I think the riddler would be a good reprisal but someone else said mad hatter and that would be really cool because he hasnt been done before. Mr. freeze maybe. OOOOO I wonder if they would reintroduce robin.

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Posted by SkullOne360 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:37 PM

Robin won't be in any of movies. Nolan has stated that his filsm are ALL Batman since he is the title character. Plus, it's following the comic books. The Dark Knight is pretty much Batman: The Man Who Laughs which is a direct sequel to Batman: Year One. Bruce is only into his second year when he meets the Joker for the first time.

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Posted by WhiteWolfAssassin - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:43 PM

The main villain in the next film is Two-Face, im not saying I know for sure, but the evidence of Two-Face being in The Dark Knight points to him being the main villian for the third. I know Two-Face is in the film because you see a glimpse of Harvey Dent with some of his faced burned in the latest trailer.

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Posted by sinister6972 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:53 PM

Ohhh yeah, I would bet on it. Plus, I have my favorite line......

To the Batcave!!!

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Posted by XxDark_SyraxX - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:44 PM

I cant live without another Batman, As much as I love Joker I also love The Riddler and its been a while since I seen both, what if they are together, or all of the Villans?
That would be cool =]!
if there is another Riddler it should be Jim Cary again =D

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Posted by JTHMROCKS - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:54 PM

The next villian will have to be Two-Face. Harvey Dent goes through his transformation in the film.

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Posted by Jedihunter15 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:30 PM

I know how lucrative this franchise has become, but I think they should stop before it turns bad.
I know back in the early 90's the last thing people thought was that Batman, of all movies, would turn the whole franchise sour... I know this one will be one to remember, but I think he is re thinking the 3rd movie because of Heath Ledgers sad and untimely death...
He is in Heaven as we speak, R.I.P.

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Posted by blakseed - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:32 PM

If its not as action paced as the Hulk, I dont care about Batman.

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Posted by OBAMAISBUSHpart3 - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:24 AM

If i was the director of 2 mediocre at best comic book superhero movies for a certain franchise than i definitely wouldn't be too sure about directing 3 mediocre Batman films either,you feel me?

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Posted by MyXxBitterXxHeroics - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:58 AM

i would hope he makes a third one.
i mean why set up the two-face storyline if it's not leading anywhere?
ah psh!

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Posted by husker_360 - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:49 AM

I hope Heath Ledger says "I'll be back" in this movie lol.

Because he won't.

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Posted by tutelsongo - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:53 AM

There will be a Batman 3 with or without Nolan. I guess making films of this caliber must be very exhausting and he sort of doesn't want to go through that again. I do hope he makes another one at least.

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Posted by katexgg - Friday, July 18, 2008 4:29 PM

I'm wondering if they're going to do the whole "two villians in one movie" thing again. I mean, The Joker and Two-Face were in Dark Knight, so I wonder if Two-Face and someone else are going to be in the next one. And the one villain everyone is forgetting is The Penguin. He was a pretty big villain.

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Posted by android_odnetnin - Sunday, July 27, 2008 5:29 AM

Me and my friends were talking about this all day yesterday at work. We believe that the next villain should be Penguin because, now that they've destroyed the reputation of Batman and the police now are not good friends with him, it would make sense to have the focus now be attacking Bruce Wayne. Penguin was a bureaucrat would could easily go against Bruce but needing to be brought down by Batman, especially with this darker aspect of story telling that Nolan is going with. That's is why I feel that Riddler (even though I love that character) would be a bad choice; after all of the darkness so far, the riddles might seem almost comedic.

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Posted by braveknight - Monday, July 28, 2008 9:49 AM

Well i think that there will be another film but it is definitely going to take some time. As to who the next villain could be that is a toss up i dont think it will be two face because he dies. I doubt the joker will return due to ledgers untimely death. The riddler is a possibility or the mad hatter could be very cool. I feel that at this point that part of the next film is up for suggestions but everyone else should return because at this point it makes no sense to walk away from this project especially with how successful the firts two films were.

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