How Christian Bale’s Forgotten Sci-Fi Role Foreshadowed His Epic Batman Transformation
In different movies, Bale has shown off his versatility by transforming significantly both physically and emotionally to suit each character. Notably, Bale assumed the imposing role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Yet, the resemblance between Bateman and Batman is deceptive due to their shared name; the gap between them is substantial. Interestingly, a part Bale played before being cast as Batman provided a sneak peek into what his Dark Knight character might have looked like prior to becoming Gotham’s protector.