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Top 10 Filmmakers Who Can Tackle The Batman Reboot

With Nolan's final film in the trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, now out in theatres, Warner Bros. has turned their attention to rebooting the series. The director has stated many times that under no circumstances will he return, which leaves the studio with the colossal task of finding a new director to sit behind the camera. It's almost as big a job as finding a new actor to play Batman.
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Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:20 am

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Rian Johnson

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Though some may say he’s too inexperienced to tackle a franchise like Batman, I think that Rian Johnson would make an excellent choice. At the very least, the director could give us a smart, sophisticated and tightly woven tale, one that appeals more to the intellect than the brawn. Perhaps a heady, high-concept Batman film wouldn’t please the higher ups at Warner Bros. but a bit of brains never hurt anyone, right?

After seeing Looper (which has already screened for the press), we know that he can craft a convincing world for the Caped Crusader to play in. The director’s sharp eye makes for some wonderful composition and smart filmmaking, filmmaking that’s actually reminiscent of Mr. Nolan in some cases.

Perhaps he needs a few more credits under his belt, but if given enough time, I say give Johnson a shot.

If you’re unfamiliar with his work, check out the trailer for Looper below.

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