JLA Updates

There's been a couple things come up regarding the potential Justice League movie in the works. First being Ryan Reynolds, who had been rumored to be playing The Flash in a standalone movie seems to have been contacted about appearing in a JLA feature. He told MTV in an interview:

"I don’t really know how much I’m allowed to talk about that stuff. But I’m sure they’ll figure out something. It’s no secret that they have a JLA script and it’s a project that’s in development – the contents of which, who knows. We’ll see. I’d love to see a full on Justice League movie done, the scope of which is just enormous. I think it’s something they can pull off.”

So that bit is pretty good news, I've always thought he would be the best to play a Wally West type Flash. So that part has the JLA looking up. But then it all comes crashing down with this bit of news from an interview with IESB on the 3:10 to Yuma press junket:

IESB: Are you doing Justice League after TDK?

Bale: No

IESB: Have you been approached for Justice League?

Bale: No

IESB: How would you feel about the studio recasting Batman for Justice League?

Bale: It’d be better if it doesn’t tread on the toes of what we’re doing, though I feel that it would be better if it comes out after Batman 3.

So it appears that the JLA movie will either not feature Batman, or it will have the Dark Knight portrayed by someone other than Mr. Bale. While this is a significant blow to the credibility of the movie before it even starts. When you take a step back it's not terrible. Bale is recognized for bringing back the Bat-Franchise from oblivion because of his great portrayal of both the Bat and Bruce Wayne, a JLA movie will have nothing to do with Bruce. That means it is possible to find another actor out there capable of donning the cape and cowl without causing too much confusion as he'll wont have a need to perform without it. We shall find out soon enough as they appear to be aiming for a 2009 release on this.