Batman Calls for Two of Every Animal

It is a few minutes shy of 10:00 this morning, and we've already received the coolest news of the day.

As Darren Aronofsky is assembling the money for his hopefully next endeavor the fantasy-epic Noah, one issue that would make things easier for investors is a big-name actor secured in the lead. Someone whose name will help ensure asses will firmly be planted in seats when said film is theatrically released.

Word from Vulture is that may very well be Christian Bale.

Aronofsky is said to have had a dialogue with the current occupant of the Batman franchise about headlining the revisionist Noah's Ark tale. Although things haven't gotten past the "talks" phase. So it's probably best not to take this as Gospel (no pun intended) that this will result in a deal going through. But the Hell knows with Bale's tastes.

Remember back when Bale was supposed to play President George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's W. and how he "suddenly" vacated the role at the 11th hour? I'd bet money his agent and/or representation slapped him across the face on the eve of The Dark Knight's opening and said, "What are you crazy? You want to piss off the very people who've made you a star thanks to Batman!?"

On the other hand, this could certainly help with getting Middle America interested having Batman involved.