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Christopher Nolan revived theBatmanfranchise in 2005 withBatman Beginsand instantly created a cinematic experience like no other. His version of the Caped Crusader stood the test of time, and withThe Dark Knighttrilogy, fans have something to call a classic Batman tale.
The making of the first film entailed a lot of requirements from Warner Bros, and Nolan obediently followed them despite the challenge. He gave us one of the most iconic looks of the Batmobile, Bruce Wayne’s signature car.
Warner Bros wanted Christopher Nolan to introduce a new Batmobile inThe Dark Knightfranchise
ABatmanmovie isn’t complete without the vigilante’s toys, and perhaps his Batmobile is the most prominent of all. Portrayed byChristian Bale, Bruce Wayne owned a sleek and heavily armored combat vehicle which he uses to fight crimes in Gotham City. Interestingly, directorChristopher Nolanand his team built The Tumbler from the ground up.
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According to the bookThe Nolan Variations: The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolanby Tom Shone, Warner Bros executive Greg Silverman provided Nolan with a couple of requirements before proceeding with their plans for theBatmanfilm. Aside from ensuring a PG rating, he also said that “it would be great if [Batman] had a very cool car.”
At this point, we already know he wanted Nolan to create his own version of the Batmobile. The filmmaker was reluctant at first, doubting if they could make it work. Eventually, it became the focus of the story as they wrote the script. He had many questions in mind, and one of them was how they were going to explain the presence of a very eccentric car in the movie.
It was like, where would it come from, what would it look like, how would we explain this in our telling? It actually wound up being the key to a lot of things. We were all about, ‘How do you sell the idea of a guy in a costume? What’s the mythology? How do you justify it?’
The Tumbler became a key element inThe Dark Knighttrilogy, and it definitelymade tons of money in the merchandising department. Nolan originally assumed he would never deal with the problem of creating a Batmobile, but he and production designer Nathan Crowley ultimately found a way to make it happen.
Christopher Nolan wanted a realistic Batmobile
In a featurette calledCreating Batmobile, Nolan said he planned a contemporary approach to designing Batman’s vehicle. He wanted the people to see that the car is grounded in reality, and, in fact, a real car that actually functions and performs.
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They went through a painstaking process to build it—from designing using Play-Doh to making a prototype model that could go for a test drive. Many consider The Tumbler as one of the most impressive Batmobiles in history, but it’s also worth noting that it played a crucial role in the development of Nolan’s trilogy.
The Dark Knighttrilogy is currently available to watch on Max.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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