Batman Beyond (201?)

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

http://www.batman-on-film.com/BATMAN-RE ... 17-13.html

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BOF has heard some whispers that an adaptation of the animated TV series BATMAN BEYOND is on the table when it comes to the upcoming Batman on film reboot.

This would not be a continuation of Chris Nolan’s “Dark Knight Trilogy” where Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne mentors Joseph Gordon Levitt’s Batman. (The Nolanverse is done, not coming back, and it's time to move on.) No, it would have nothing to do with the Nolanverse and would feature a dynamic very similar to what we got in the animated TV show. How such a project would fit in a unified DCU on film is unclear.

(If you don't think a solo Batman film series based on BATMAN BEYOND would mesh with a DCU on film -- if there ever is one -- you'd be wrong. The "in his prime" Bruce Wayne Batman could potentially be in a team-up film, while the aged and retired Bruce Wayne Batman would be the version of the same character in the BEYOND solo films. Think "non-linear" -- same Batman, different time periods.)

In the animated TV series – which ran from 1999 to 2001 on The WB (now The CW) television network – an aged Bruce Wayne trains and mentors Terry McGinnis as Gotham City’s (actually called “Neo Gotham” on the show) new Batman. An ongoing BATMAN BEYOND comic book series is currently being produced by DC Comics.

As someone who has longed supported bringing a live-action BATMAN BEYOND to the big screen, you count me in as being totally on board with this idea. (You can read my op-eds on the subject HERE and HERE.) I’ve always envisioned it being “Batman meets BLADE RUNNER,” if you will. Anyway…

Keep in mind that there are various Batman reboot ideas on Warner Bros.’ table at the moment. The Batman reboot-ball is indeed rolling!

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

As awesome as it would be, it will never happen.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

Monk wrote:

As awesome as it would be, it will never happen.

Remember, we all said this about you ever having a girlfriend....look how wrong you can be. :wink:

Jeff · 05 Oct 2006

One way to pull it off would be to have a period piece Batman reboot (or the first segment set in the past with the original), which segues into "today" with a new Batman and Bruce as the mentor.

Mark · 28 Jul 2005

Adam West is old enough to play the aged Bruce Wayne.

Rick Lundeen · 04 Oct 2004

This is an opportunity. The perfect casting for aged Bruce Wayne? Clint Eastwood. He's now the perfect age for it. He'd play the crusty, retired Bruce really well and is in the proper shape, too. West would set the wrong tone for that flick. He's got his own, very specific tone as it is.

Another option would be Kevin Conroy himself! Apply the necessary prosthetic make up to age him another 30 years wouldn't be a problem. How perfect would *that* be? Kevin Conroy *playing* Bruce Wayne? They may not go for it, instead requiring a big star name but then again, if they get said big star as Terry....

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

Clint Easwood looped by Kevin Conroy.

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

And Samuel L. Jackson as the grown-up Static Shock.

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

It's here!

Hanzo the Razor · 24 Jun 2007

So, what's the deal? This is a DVD release?

I love Batman Beyond, so I'm in either way.

Bishop Hammer · 03 Sep 2007

There's been rumours about a live action Batman Beyond since the early 2000's. Until shooting starts I'm not putting any stock into anything.

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

Bubbles · **Joined:** 28 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 21507

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(actually called “Neo Gotham” on the show)

I don't remembder anyone ever calling Gotham "Neo Gotham" on the show. At all. I thought that was just what it was called in the comic books that sort of mirror the Batman Beyond Universe.

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