interesting: Christian Bale Next Role? The Villain in Spike Lee's Remake of 'Oldboy'?
Christian Bale is not taking any time off after Batman. Â The role of the Caped Crusader has vaulted him to the top of a lot of lists I would imagine. His acting chops have never been in question, more the issue was around could he carry a tentpole as the lead. Well, we know the answer to that now.
FirstShowing has a great breakdown of the roles he is considering. There are plenty of opportunities out there however there is one that I am keeping my eye one.
Recently, Spike Lee has landed the opportunity/curse of remaking the epic and genius Oldboy. Recently, they had a version where Steven Spielberg and Will Smith attached (which I have been on the record to say was a horrible idea). Oldboy is one of those untouchable gems that Hollywood just should not touching.
Yet here we are.
Spike Lee is a great director so in his hands it might not suck as much as I am afraid it will.
Now we have news that Christian Bale might be considering the role for of the Villian. Without giving too much away about the story, that is a great fricken idea. Like through the moon fantastic.
I still hate the idea of an Oldboy remake, but with these choices that are being made about it so far, I am holding on to hope.

