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Warner Bros. executives were unhappy that 'Batman Begins' delayed showing Christian Bale in the Batsuit, taking about an hour into the film before revealing it, which David S. Goyer noted was a point of contention.
Robert Downey Jr. revealed that he met with Christopher Nolan to discuss playing Scarecrow in "Batman Begins" but didn't get the part, which went to Cillian Murphy. Despite not landing the role, Downey Jr. later made his mark in the comic book genre with Marvel's "Iron Man." Nolan, Murphy, and Downey Jr. would eventually collaborate on "Oppenheimer," for which they have all received Oscar nominations.
Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy's partnership began with a failed Batman audition, but their collaboration has spanned six films over two decades. While Murphy didn't feel right for the role of Bruce Wayne, Nolan saw something in him and cast him as Scarecrow in Batman Begins. Now, Murphy takes the lead in Nolan's upcoming film, Oppenheimer, playing physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The two have developed a strong working relationship, with Murphy praising Nolan's rigorous approach and Nolan admiring Murphy's talent and willingness to challenge himself. Their partnership has allowed them to tackle challenging projects and achieve great things together.
Liam Neeson initially refused to play Ra's al Ghul in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins, but eventually took on the role. Nolan recalls Neeson recommending other actors for the part during their meeting. Neeson's portrayal of the complex character is widely praised for its intensity and depth, adding an extra layer of complexity to the story and contributing to the overall success of the trilogy. Neeson is known for his dedication to method acting, immersing himself fully in his roles.
Christopher Nolan fell in love with Cillian Murphy's "crazy eyes" when he saw a photo of him during press coverage of 28 Days Later. Although Murphy wasn't right for the role of Batman, Nolan used his screen test to convince the studio to let him play the Scarecrow in Batman Begins, making him the first non-movie star to play a Batman villain.