With The Dark Knight continuing to rake in the dough at the box office, it comes as no surprise that Warner Bros. has an itch to go forward with a sequel. What the studio also knows, and I have to respect this, is that this franchise deserves the best and, as of right now, the best is Christopher Nolan.
Hence, the studio is waiting on him.
Third Batman Waiting on Nolan
In an exceptionally long report that covers The Dark Knight, it's success and Heath Ledger's death, The Hollywood Reporter was sure to conclude on the future of the franchise. Future meaning sequel:
A DVD release of the film is said to be planned for the holidays (the studio won't confirm a date). And Warners and Legendary are both interested in doing a third in the series, but all involved say it will be up to Nolan to come to them with a story and a plan.
"There are a lot of us who emotionally would love to do it," Roven says. "But it's really Chris' call. Chris is the kind of filmmaker who just doesn't think about the next movie before he has completely finished the movie he is working on."
For now, Nolan is taking a well-earned vacation.
Says Roven, "When he comes back, we will see how he feels."
It's good to see at least one studio that respects its franchises; Fox should take note.
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