Undoubtedly, actor Christian Bale is one of the best actors of all time. His acting abilities, combined with his dedication, have managed to earn him the status of a legend. While the actor has delivered many memorable performances, his work as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy made him a household name around the world.
The actor’s acting skills are so remarkable that even Nolan was blown away by it. The director once recalled that the role of Batman is a complex one, and Bale is one of those celebrities who have what it takes to portray a character like that.
Christopher Nolan praised Christian Bale’s acting skills
Actor Christian Bale‘s portrayal of Bruce Wayne / Batman is one of the main reasons behind Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy‘s success. In fact, the director once praised Bale, stating that he is one of the few actors who can portray complex characters (via IMDb),
“Batman is a marvelously complex character – somebody who has absolute charm and then, just like that, can turn it into ice-cold ruthlessness. There are very few actors who can do that, and Christian is one of them.”
Without a doubt, the role popularized Bale among a wider audience, even today, some people associate him with the character and hail him as their favorite Batman version. He played the iconic in three Batman movies, Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Christian Bale is a shapeshifter
Bale is also known for his ability to transform physically whenever he wants. The actor shredded 40 pounds for his role as Trevor Reznik in 2004’s The Machinist, making him completely unrecognizable. Immediately after The Machinist, the actor gained 59 pounds for Batman Begins (2005).
In 2010, the actor did it again as he lost nearly 30 pounds to portray Dicky Eklund, a boxer struggling with drug addiction, in The Fighter (2010). In 2013, Bale gained over 40 pounds in order to portray Irving Rosenfeld in American Hustle (2013). The constant weight gain/loss obviously got very stressful for the star so now, he prefers to stay in his comfort zone.
With his iconic filmography, Bale remains a respected and influential figure in the world of cinema, continually pushing boundaries and captivating audiences with his remarkable talent.
Source: IMDb
