Nolan's future involvement with the series...

[Sandman]

I'm with thecolorsblend. If I were Nolan, I'd be calling it a day now. Go out on top.

Hummm well it didn't hurt Burton......Only the fans.

[Azrael]

Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I agree with thecolorsblend.

Still, he could still do some some work for the prep/story/concept of BB3 as well as pass the reigns to someone appropriate, making sure the next Batman director isn't someone like Brett Ratner, MacGee, Ron Howard, Paul W.S. Anderson and the like. Another Brit like Ridley Scott maybe?

Yeah, I talk like he already left, but it's maybe like "You either quit a hero, or be in it long enough to see yourself become the victim of fanboy and audience rejection"

[The Dark Knight]

"You either quit a hero, or be in it long enough to see yourself become the victim of fanboy and audience rejection"

Well put.

I honestly can't see Nolan topping The Dark Knight. Ledger and Eckhart were the shining lights, and now they are both gone.

[batdrew85]

If not Nolan I'd like to see Michael Mann take the helm.He could do a smaller crime & character  study while maintaining the gritty realism of TDK. Heat may be an epic movie but it had a very subtle and calm tone to it,while it delved into the lives of its ensemble cast.

[thecolorsblend]

aim for the flattop

I love 'em all but I must confess I wish we could've run with a Karate Kid theme here.

You got a problem with that?!

I'm with thecolorsblend. If I were Nolan, I'd be calling it a day now. Go out on top.

Exactly that.  He's got little to gain and much to lose.

Hummm well it didn't hurt Burton......Only the fans

Denise DiNovi can say what she wants but it made sense for Burton to want third helpings since BR's success wasn't terrifying and mythically unattainable.  Nolan, on the other hand, is facing unspeakable expectations, not only from the studio but from the audiences.  He's in a position where he can't possibly satisfy everyone.

I honestly can't see Nolan topping The Dark Knight. Ledger and Eckhart were the shining lights, and now they are both gone.

In many ways, I agree.  TDK had phenomenal action sequences, good performances by anyone not named "Christian Bale" and genuine emotional ramifications for the lead characters.  I just can't see it getting any better than that for Nolan.

What would a third movie gain him?

If not Nolan I'd like to see Michael Mann take the helm.He could do a smaller crime & character  study while maintaining the gritty realism of TDK. Heat may be an epic movie but it had a very subtle and calm tone to it,while it delved into the lives of its ensemble cast.

I wasn't the only one who thought TDK had a very Heat'ish tone.

[Batmoney]

If Nolan even is, or does get involved, we probably won't know until the movie starts going into production. Nolan is so secretive and protective of his Batman projects, so we probably won't here a whole lot if he signs on for a new film. WB is gonna be back in Forever mode though, after a great financial gain from TDK. If Nolan stalls or refuses, they won't hesitate to find someone who will do it.

I know some people would say that WB would have learned their lesson the first time, but in this day and age, it doesn't matter anymore. They know they could put out rushed, greed soaked trash again and not even worry because people will see it.

As great as TDK was, if WB knows a film like that can jet to the "number one movie, greatest film, puts the Godfather and Shawshank to shame" position, they won't be afraid to put crap out there again like B&R if they know we will pay for it.

[Sandman]

Hummm well it didn't hurt Burton......Only the fans

Denise DiNovi can say what she wants but it made sense for Burton to want third helpings since BR's success wasn't terrifying and mythically unattainable.  Nolan, on the other hand, is facing unspeakable expectations, not only from the studio but from the audiences.  He's in a position where he can't possibly satisfy everyone.

I see what you mean, But lets face it Nolan has his fans wrapped round his finger. He could film 3 hours of Batman taking a dump or doing his taxes and his legion would still say it should win every Oscar.

[Dark Knight Detective]

Hummm well it didn't hurt Burton......Only the fans

Denise DiNovi can say what she wants but it made sense for Burton to want third helpings since BR's success wasn't terrifying and mythically unattainable.  Nolan, on the other hand, is facing unspeakable expectations, not only from the studio but from the audiences.  He's in a position where he can't possibly satisfy everyone.

I see what you mean, But lets face it Nolan has his fans wrapped round his finger. He could film 3 hours of Batman taking a dump or doing his taxes and his legion would still say it should win every Oscar.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[johnnygobbs]

If not Nolan, than who?

Batdrew has already suggested Michael Mann (good choice).  Who else would you add to the mix?

David Fincher?  Possibly Zach Snyder?  Would someone like Sam Mendes or Frank Darabont (who has had some experience of genre films) be interested?

Honestly, I can't imagine any of these guys doing it, and I don't even want to think of the alternatives (other greats like Spielberg and Cameron wouldn't even go within sniffing distance of the project), so I'm hoping Nolan commits to at least one more, preferably with the following villains, Carwoman, Bane and possibly The Riddler.

[Dark Knight Detective]

If not Nolan, than who?

Joel Schumacher, of couse!