LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Batman is heading into a sequel, titled "The Dark Knight," and he will face off against the Joker, this time played by Heath Ledger. Christian Bale, the star of last year's "Batman Begins," will reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Christopher Nolan is returning to the directing chair. Ledger, Oscar-nominated this year for his role in "Brokeback Mountain," resurrects a murderous role memorably played in 1989 by Jack Nicholson in Tim Burton's "Batman." "Batman Begins" was a critical and commercial hit, and relaunched the Warner Bros. franchise. An early 2007 start date is being eyed for the sequel. Before then, Bale and Nolan will be in theaters this fall with the Disney release "The Prestige.
i have doubts about heath playin the joker, then again a havent seen must of the movies hes starred in
I'm pretty excited about it. I'm quite a big Batman fan. If they use the recent, darker comic books, it could be a real treat.
I like Christian Bale. Chris Nolan is a good director too. Hopefully it will have the same flavor as the first.
like you guys i have a hard time imagine a serious guy like Heath as Joker. But in my opinion who can outdo Jim Carey as Joker.
