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Christian Bale is renowned for his honest responses. Although we often presume that the actors who play these superheroes are also fans of the genre, it’s not always the case. Christian Bale admitted that he wasn’t a huge fan of superhero movies while making an appearance on MTV’s Happy Sad Confused.
‘Batman’ Christian Bale was asked to either ‘save or kill’Robert Downey Jr’sIron Manand Chris Evans’Captain America. He isn’t a fan of superhero films, it seems!
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Christian Bale and his Reluctance forIron Man
The rivalry between Marvel and DC has a long history, with the two heavyweights of the industry perpetually competing for market dominance and brand supremacy.
In a conversation with MTV’s Happy Sad Confused, Christian Bale confessed that he wasn’t a huge superhero film fan. He said that he hadn’t watched any of theAvengersfilms, and while he has heard they are good films, he is ‘quite happy just hearing they’re very good’.
WhenThe Dark Knightwas busy setting records at the box office and mesmerizing fans,Robert Downey Jr.was preoccupied with criticizing the movie for its convoluted plot and yelling a large, literal “f**k you” to DC.
The Iron Man actor alleged that despite watching the entire film, he was still unable to understand the premise, much less put it together. He even continued by claiming that he needed a “college education to understand” the movie, delicately but unmercifully criticizing the plot’s apparent disarray and exaggeration.
In a throwback interview with Collider, wherein he was asked to either save or kill between characters, TV shows, movies, and more. He was then asked to ‘save or kill’Iron ManorCaptain America. His reply to this question was, “Ehhh, I don’t really care!”
Zack Snyder was interested in casting Christian Bale inBatman V Superman, but not as the Caped Crusader. Obviously, after Nolan’s trilogy came to an end, Bale’s Batman was retired. And instead of Robert Downey Jr.’sIron Man, Bale would have opted to say yes to Zack Snyder’s film.
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Christian Bale: Not a Huge Fan of Superhero Films
ActorChristian Bale, who played Batman in the famous Christopher Nolan series, has said that he is not a fan of the superhero genre. The actor starred as the iconic caped crusader in Nolan’sBatman Begins,The Dark Knight,andThe Dark Knight Rises.
Bale’s lack of interest in superhero films extends beyondBatman, as he confesses to not having seen anyAvengersfilms or similar movies.
Bale is not fazed by the hype surrounding these eagerly awaited movies despite not having seen them. He confessed,
“I have to confess, I’m not a huge superhero film fan. People seem surprised at that. I don’t know why. But I’ve not seen any of the Avengers films or any of those films at all. I hear they’re very good, but I’m quite happy just hearing they’re very good.”
Bale’s filmography following the trilogy exemplifies this quest for diversity. He delved into complex characters in films such asAmerican Hustle,The Big Short,The Fighter, andHostiles, showcasing his commitment to creating compelling stories and delving into intricate character studies.
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