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2 Actors Competed With Christian Bale to Play Batman in the 'Dark Knight' Trilogy, & They Just Starred in a New Movie Together!

Christian Bale‘s performance as Batman in Christopher Nolan‘s Dark Knight trilogy is critically acclaimed.

However, in the last few months we learned that he faced some competition from two other actors before he landed the role. Interestingly, those two stars are now sharing the screen in Oppenheimer – a new movie that is also from Christopher.

In a series of recent interviews, the acclaimed director opened up about the auditions, revealing how far they got and why they weren’t cast as the caped crusader.

Scroll through to find out who we recently learned was in the running to play Christian Bale in Batman Begins…

The Biggest Superhero Movies That Got Scrapped & Canceled

Superhero films are frequently box office smash hits.

The high budget, high action films, largely based on comic books from companies like Marvel and DC Comics, regularly break ticket sales records, and are enjoyed by audiences all across the world.

Along the way, there have been plenty of almost-was superhero films, from highly anticipated sequels to unexpected takes on the genre from different directors. For various reasons, be it finances or creative differences, they never ended up coming to light.

Considering the news of Batgirl getting canceled at Warner Bros., we’re taking a look at some other projects that also aren’t making their debut in theaters anymore.

Find out which superhero movies got scrapped during the creative process, or just never got off the ground…

Was a Ben Affleck Batman Cameo in 'Blue Beetle' Scrapped? James Gunn Addresses Rumors!

James Gunn is addressing the Ben Affleck rumors.

The DC co-CEO spoke out about the latest DC movie in theaters, Blue Beetle, and rumors that the 51-year-old actor was supposed to make a cameo as Batman.

Amid the rumors online, James Gunn tweeted directly to fans.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

New Details Emerge About Ben Affleck's Scrapped 'Batman' Solo Movie

Ben Affleck suited up as Batman in a series of movies within DC’s film universe. However, plans for a solo movie with him as the caped crusader were scrapped.

Years after the movie was put on ice, DC storyboard artist Jay Oliva is speaking out about what fans missed. By the sounds of it, Ben‘s project would have been a fan-favorite.

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Every Batman Movie Over the Years, Ranked

The Batman legacy lives on.

The DC Comics superhero, also known as the caped crusader, and the Dark Knight, and/or Bruce Wayne – has been fighting crime in Gotham City on the big screen for years.

Fueled by the desire or vengeance following the tragic murder of his parents, the complicated hero has taken it upon himself to hunt down criminals in the city, often alongside sidekicks Robin and Batgirl, as well as Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman, and going to battle against well-known villains like the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face and the Joker.

The series has spawned dozens of movies and spinoffs for decades, and they’ve ranged dramatically in feedback from critics and audiences alike.

We’ve rounded up all the Batman movies and ranked them from least loved to most loved according to their aggregate score on RottenTomatoes. You might be surprised with how every movie ranks!

Click inside to see how every Batman movie ranks, from worst to best…

Christopher Nolan Confirms Josh Hartnett Was In The Running to Play Batman, But Was 'More Interested' In Another Movie

Christian Bale famously played Batman in Christopher Nolan‘s acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy. However, we recently learned that another actor was in the running for the part – Josh Hartnett.

The 44-year-old actor worked with Christopher on the director’s star-studded new movie Oppenheimer, which marks their first collaboration.

However, in a recent interview, Christopher confirmed that he did talk to Josh about played the Caped Crusader years ago. he revealed how far along they got in the audition process and said that the actor was “more interested” in another part at the time.

Read more about Josh Hartnett’s Batman experience…More Here! »

Christopher Nolan Reveals If He'll Direct Another Superhero Movie After 'Dark Night' Trilogy

Christopher Nolan‘s Dark Knight trilogy are some of the most beloved superhero movies of all time, but does he intend to return to the genre?

The Oppenheimer director worked with Christian Bale to bring Batman to life in the trio of movies, which began with Batman Begins in 2005 and concluded with The Dark Knight Rises in 2012.

Over the years, he collaborated with the likes of Heath Ledger, Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Katie Holmes and his Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy in the fictional, crime-riddled Gotham City.

During a recent interview, Christopher was asked if he had any plans to make another superhero movie.

Read more about Christopher Nolan’s thoughts on directing another superhero movie…More Here! »