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Christopher Nolan is known and appreciated for his work and for giving the best version of Batman withThe Dark Knighttrilogy. Starring Christian Bale in the title character, it features an ensemble cast, the movie series was not only a box office success but is also considered one of the bestBatmanfilms of all time. Before Bale was officially cast in the role, many actors tried to land the role. However, it was not the same for Batman’s companion, Alfred Pennyworth.
Before officially casting the character, the filmmaker initially wanted the Marvel star Anthony Hopkins as Batman’s trustworthy butler. However, he turned down the offer and it eventually went to the 90-year-old English actor Michael Caine.
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Anthony Hopkins Refused to Star inThe Dark KnightTrilogy
Many actors have expressed their wish to star in aChristopher Nolanfilm, as he is known for giving several blockbusters in Hollywood. However, it’s not the same for everyone as many have refused to star in his films despite being offered a prominent role.
Anthony Hopkinsalso did something similar, when he received the offer to star alongside Christian Bale inThe Dark Knighttrilogy. Before castingMichael Caineas Alfred Pennyworth, the trusted and longtime companion of Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, Nolan offered the role to theThoractor.
While the actor has not given any specific reason for rejecting the offer, Nolan has also not made any public comments about Hopkins’ decision. Caine went on to reprise his character in all three films under the $2.4 billion franchise. However, despite the massive success of the franchise, Hopkins has not shared any regret over his decision.
And it was not the first time, the 85-year-old actor failed to star in a DC project. He has been losing offers for DC projects dating back to 1997 when he refused to star inJoel Schumacher’sDC filmBatman & Robin.
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All DC Offers That Anthony Hopkins Lost Over the Years
While Anthony Hopkins turned down the offer for the role inThe Dark Knightfranchise, it was not the first time he received an offer for a DC project. Prior to being considered as Batman’s companion, he was also among the actors shortlisted for the role of Mr. Freeze in the 1997 filmBatman & Robin.
However, the filmmaker finally castThe Terminatorstar Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie. After losing the role of the DC villain, he was also offered to star as Superman’s biological father Jor-El in the 2006 filmSuperman Returnsalongside Brandon Routh. And unlikeThe Dark Knightfranchise, he was also interested in portraying the character.
But as Bryan Singer took over the project as director, he chose Marlon Brando as Jor-El.“I think Brett was out of line with something and they said thank you very much,”he said after losing the role. The Oscar winner has also said that despite being ready to accept the part, he never heard from Brett Ratner, who was initially attached to the project as a director.
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Source:Digital Spy
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
