Perfect actor to play Bruce in BB live action movie

**RAMPAGE** · 05-07-2001, 10:57 PM

Kevin Conroy!

Really. Kevin Conroy looks like an old Bruce. Plus wouldn't it be cool to see Batman's voice embodied by Kevin? Hmmmm? And Mark Hamill as the Joker.

**Kylewayne** · 05-07-2001, 11:13 PM

I love the idea of Kevin Conroy as old Bruce Wayne!!!
How about Clint Eastwood, he would make a grumpy old Bruce!

hap · 05-08-2001, 01:40 AM

they need someone older and distinguished. Clint Eastwood would be good...he's got the raspy, older "I've been through hell and back" type of voice, another choice would be Charlton Heston.

**Spike** · 05-08-2001, 10:29 AM

Kevin Would Be Great! Can He Act?

**Fish** · 05-08-2001, 10:49 AM

I think he has been in some plays, I don't know which ones. But I think most voice actors are actors too. They certainly know how to put emotions in animated characters and that is certainly a good quality! I don't think there are many voiceactors who only act voices.. but I might be wrong *s*

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**Failure** · 05-08-2001, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by hap
they need someone older and distinguished. Clint Eastwood would be good...he's got the raspy, older "I've been through hell and back" type of voice, another choice would be Charlton Heston.

Ugh, no Charlton Heston please! I don't know if he'd be a good fit for it, but I dont wanna see Charlton Heston in my mind, when I think of Batman.

I defintely agree with the Kevin Conroy as Batman though. That would be cool. And Mark Hamill as the Joker? I'd say you have a bona fide hit on your hands.

Huntress · 05-08-2001, 11:48 AM

Clint Eastwood!!!! Definitely!!!!

Peace Keeper · 05-08-2001, 03:34 PM

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. BRIAN DENNEHY is perfect for the part of OLD BRUCE WAYNE. Both have extremely broad sholders DENNEHY just needs to lose some weight. BRUCE was huge.

Peace Keeper · 05-08-2001, 03:36 PM

Kevin Conroy and Clint Eastwood are too scrawny. Bruce was huge.

hap · 05-08-2001, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Peace Keeper
If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. BRIAN DENNEHY is perfect for the part of OLD BRUCE WAYNE. Both have extremely broad sholders DENNEHY just needs to lose some weight. BRUCE was huge.

EXCELLENT CHOICE. He's also got a kind of "mysterious" attitude about him.

**The Old Maid** · 05-08-2001, 07:11 PM

Jack Palance is the man for the job.

He's the only one old enough ; also the only one huge enough. Hire anyone else and you'd need a pipsqueak to play Terry. The fact that Terry is so much smaller than Bruce is a major factor in the way Terry developed, and the way other characters treat him.

Also, as others have mentioned, Eastwood, Heston, Dennehy, Newman, etc. are too famous in themselves. The fans would see Eastwood-playing-Batman instead of seeing Batman. Most people have no preconceived notions about Palance or his style. I've never heard anyone say he's NOT the one -- the only actor about whom that hasn't been said.

**James** · 05-08-2001, 09:09 PM

The actor doesn't have to be EXCACTLY like Conroy's performance. Neither should he have to be big and bulky for that matter. As long as the essence is there. Plus whoever it is must have a good dynamic with whoever played Terry (I immediately vote for a slim-fast planned Will. He has THE eyebrows....)

My Wayne suggestions are:
Michael Keaton. Not going to be popular - but it would give BB some continuity to the only decent Bats film. Keaton got a dark edge. I'd be interested to see how he interpreted an aged Mr Wayne.

Christopher Walken. There is no one more qualified to play a dark, slightly tainted character than the man who has never been offered any other type of role.
But could he pull off the cool after the slick Fat Boy Slim video?
Of course he could!

hap · 05-09-2001, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by SJJ
Christopher Walken. There is no one more qualified to play a dark, slightly tainted character than the man who has never been offered any other type of role.
But could he pull off the cool after the slick Fat Boy Slim video?
Of course he could!

Hmmm...this is interesting. Walken is really a strange guy, yet still has enough years for a couple sequels. That is my worry with someone like Palance, who has really aged since his first Batman appearance and since his "city slicker" days. One important note to mention: The makers of this film have to look at things from a live action perspective, which is different than animation. They should take the flavor of BB as far as they can insert it, but they can't make it exactly the same. If they tried, it would be campy and not look right. Let's hope they can insert the best parts of the characters, and give us a "wow" factor leaving the theaters. I truly hope I leave drooling for a sequel, and feeling sorry that it is over!

**Clayface** · 05-09-2001, 02:37 AM

Christopher Walken????? You gotta be kidding me. That guy can't act his way out of a paper bag - every single line he's ever delivered has been in the same mono-tone voice.

And I love Kevin Conroy's performance on the animated show, but he's not right for the old Bruce - he's way too young! Yeah, you could age him with make-up, but why bother when you could find someone that's naturally older that's just as good?

ShadowsofBlack · 05-10-2001, 12:23 PM

In my humble opinion, my perfect Bruce, or any other character from an animated series going to live action would have to be a reputable actor who's prestige is not so pronounced that you view it as "Great actor plays Batman" That takes away from the underlying character interaction that is intrical to the Batman universe.

**James** · 05-10-2001, 03:17 PM

Christopher Walken????? You gotta be kidding me. .<snip>...every single line he's ever delivered has been in the same mono-tone voice.

Right.... not at all like Batman then.......

Peace Keeper · 05-10-2001, 10:08 PM

Are you sure you know who Christopher Walken is, SJJ? He plays the same strange character no matter what film he is in. Besides, he was already in BATMAN RETURNS. No offense, but he has to be by far the worst Bruce suggestion I have ever heard. I hope they either go with Brian Dennehy, or an unknown actor. Personally, I don't think Dennehy is that famous. I think he is more popular with old people b/c of DEATH OF A SALESMAN and that show from the 70s. He played ARCHIE BUNKER, right?

**James** · 05-11-2001, 06:05 AM

Are you sure you know who Christopher Walken is, SJJ? He plays the same strange character no matter what film he is in. Besides, he was already in BATMAN RETURNS. No offense, but he has to be by far the worst Bruce suggestion I have ever heard.

Yes, I know who he is, yes I am aware he was in Batman Returns (in possibly one of his worst roles may I add) but I don't think he's that far out of the boundaries of playing an old Bruce.
I think Mr Walken could play quite an interesting Batman. Not my first choice, but it beats churning out the same old suggestions of Clint Eastwood and the like..... it would make a very boring thread if we all agreed on the same guy!

Besides, everyone hated the idea of Keaton (once again famous for his scary strange character typecast) until he played the role... I think he is considered to be the best Batman so far.....

**Clayface** · 05-11-2001, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by SJJ

Yes, I know who he is, yes I am aware he was in Batman Returns (in possibly one of his worst roles may I add) but I don't think he's that far out of the boundaries of playing an old Bruce.
I think Mr Walken could play quite an interesting Batman. Not my first choice, but it beats churning out the same old suggestions of Clint Eastwood and the like..... it would make a very boring thread if we all agreed on the same guy!

But at least Clint Eastwood can act! Walken can't. He's a terrible, terrible choice.

Besides, everyone hated the idea of Keaton (once again famous for his scary strange character typecast) until he played the role... I think he is considered to be the best Batman so far.....

Yes, But he was hated because he didn't have the physical charcateristics that people expected Batman to have. Not because he couldn't act. We hate the Walken idea because the man can't act!

**James** · 05-11-2001, 07:01 PM

But at least Clint Eastwood can act! Walken can't. He's a terrible, terrible choice.

Walken can act. He's considered quite an accomplished actor and I have found him quite believable in his freaky roles (Dead Zone, Prophecy, Pulp Fiction, Suicide Kings as a few good examples). I think he is a more interesting choice. While I think Clint would be excellent as Miller's Dark Knight, I think he lacks a certain humanity that the BB Bruce requires. In my opinion!