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Joss Whedon Reveals A Scene From His Rejected Batman Script
Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers' has already made upwards of $280 million overseas before even hitting US theaters. It's also a phenomenal film in this writer's opinion. Success of this kind, especially in the realm of superhero cinema, always gets the geek hive mind contemplating, and we couldn't help but wonder what a Joss Whedon Batman film would look like. Turns out, as some of you may already know, Whedon did in fact bid to helm the reboot of the Caped Crusader, which of course ultimately went to Christopher Nolan. In a recent interview with GQ, Joss described one of his favorite scenes from his rejected script that gives us a glimpse into his approach to Bats' origins. The scene revolved around a young Bruce Wayne who, after the slaying of his parents, became a morbid child obsessed with death. In a crucial moment, one that would forever shape his destiny, Bruce tries to protect a girl being bullied in an alley. Whedon goes on to say...
"And he's like this tiny 12-year-old who's about to get the shit kicked out of him. And then it cuts to Wayne Manor, and Alfred is running like something terrible has happened, and he finds Bruce, and he's back from the fight, and he's completely fine. And Bruce is like, 'I stopped them. I can stop them.' That was the moment for me. When he goes 'Oh, wait a minute; I can actually do something about this.' The moment he gets that purpose, instead of just sort of being overwhelmed by the grief of his parents' death."
Pretty powerful stuff. Don't get me wrong, I am not at all saying I regret that Christopher Nolan got the Batman gig over Whedon. Hell, Whedon himself even loves 'Batman Begins.' I don't know what more we could have possibly asked for in Nolan's relaunch of the franchise, but it is interesting to think about how the Dark Knight would have risen under a different puppet master. I like the idea of Bruce latching on to a clear sense of purpose as a child, and realizing he had the physical strength to fight those who oppress others. Apparently however, the studio did not like it. As Whedon recalls, "the executive was looking at me like I was Agent Smith made of numbers. He wasn't seeing me at all." Again, I wouldn't change a single frame of 'Batman Begins,' but it's funny to think that Warner Brothers couldn't see the merit in Whedon's vision given that he just made Marvel a boatload of money. Of course, having not read the entire script, I can't speak to the overarching quality of it, but I can at least imagine that the dialogue was as punchy as Batman at an Arkham escapee picnic.
What do you guys think a Whedon Batman would have looked like? Could you see him potentially helming a future entry in the franchise?
Source: GQ
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Comment by Russell on May 3, 2012 at 4:05pm
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@Nick lol I was just about to type that shit and then I scrolled down :)
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Comment by Nick Taylor on May 3, 2012 at 4:03pm -
He would be perfect for a Batman Beyond movie
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Comment by PeanutuhpeanutbutterfuckitBrian on May 3, 2012 at 4:01pm -
A bit on the nose...
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Comment by Hector Fernando Andrade JR. II on May 3, 2012 at 3:58pm
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I could see Joss directing the Batman reboot.
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Comment by Davril Chorster on May 3, 2012 at 3:53pm -
Everything that Whedon gets his hands on ends up goofy or mediocre except for Firefly, and the reason why Firefly isn't goofy or mediocre is because Whedon only came up with the concept and universe. Other writers wrote the episodes and other directors directed the episodes. Buffy is a cheesefest that grew boring after several episodes, Dollhouse isn't bad, and The Avengers is cheesy and is a mess. It also lacks a story and kind of lacks a beginning middle and an end.
Whedon directing a Batman film would have retained Tim Burton's version's goofiness but wouldn't look as awesome. I found The Avengers rather cheesy so I'm glad that Whedon didn't write or direct any Batman films. He's more suited for Spider-Man but Sam Raimi kicked ass with the first 2 films (especially part 2, the greatest superhero film ever made (so far)).
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Comment by Jake Sanders on May 3, 2012 at 3:43pm -
honestly I'd rather Bruce had of come back having the absolute shit beaten out of him, then come to understand the importance of strength, intelligence and equipment rather than just bravery
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Comment by Wodenson on May 3, 2012 at 3:42pm -
@ Dr. Detfink I totally agree. Bruce needed to hit bottom, dig a deeper hole and then fall into that one too. If he is successful at 12, it seems like he would become a Robin first and then Batman. He would not need to push himself to become the best fighter and detective he could be, he would already think he was good enough. Bruce felt the evil in Gotham was so strong and roots spread so far and deep that one man could not stop it alone. He had to become godly warrior with an arsenal of gadgets that would not only be functional but astonish and add to the mythos of his inhuman symbol of more than a man to set Gotham on the right path.
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Comment by Matthew Mustin on May 3, 2012 at 3:39pm -
@PoopaPapaPalpatine Uh... what?
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Comment by PoopaPapaPalpatine on May 3, 2012 at 3:38pm -
They made this movie. It was called Batman Returns.
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Comment by randy on May 3, 2012 at 3:35pm -
I don't actually think his style as a filmmaker and artist doesn't work for Batman at all, he's perfect for Iron Man kinda stuff, but Batman and Whedon doesn't mix in my head.
Nolan works because of his indie backround and serious tone, that's what Batman needs right now, and Batman Begins is just about fucking perfect.
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