I thought this item by Adam Holmes over at Cinema Blend was quite interesting: http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Batman-V-Superman-Might-Give-Us-Female-Robin-Here-Evidence-67626.html
MoviePlot thinks that it is far more than coincidence.
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2014/10/10/robin-s-heading-to-batman-v-superman-but-who-s-playing-her-2333174?lt_source=external,manual
Know why I've been dropping all those 1980s Dark Knight references yet, hmm?
Here is the CinemaBlend take on it all.
It’s no secret that Ben Affleck’s Batman (or ‘Batfleck’ as he’s affectionately referred to on the Internet) in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is partly being inspired by 1986’s The Dark Knight Returns,
the dystopic comic book miniseries that revitalized the Caped Crusader.
The movie not only features an aged Batman, but as San Diego Comic-Con
goers witnessed at the Warner Bros. panel this summer, he’ll also wear
armor that looks like it was ripped straight out of the book. However,
the movie’s similarity to the critically lauded tale may extend past age
and appearance.
Above: Jena Malone With Zack Snyder
Several months ago, actress Jena Malone was seen on the Dawn of Justice set, sparking speculation that she was involved with the production. The most common thought was that she is playing Carrie Kelley, the Robin from The Dark Knight Returns. She later said that she was just visiting, which makes sense considering that she worked with director Zack Snyder on 2011’s Sucker Punch. However, speculation's running as she recently posted a picture of herself with her hair dyed red, a color similar to Kelley’s.
Keep in mind that this could all just be a coincidence. Jena Malone could be dying her hair for another role, or perhaps she just felt like being a redhead. However, the idea of her playing Kelley isn’t entirely weird.
While Dawn of Justice Bruce Wayne won’t be quite as old as his Dark Knight Returns incarnation, he’s still been Gotham City’s protector for quite awhile by the time Superman shows up. With more than a decade of crime-fighting under his belt, he’s bound to have gone through a few sidekicks, like he’s done in the comics. Dick Grayson was the first Robin, who later became Nightwing. He was succeeded by Jason Todd, who was killed by the Joker, but later revived and is now The Red Hood. Tim Drake was third (now the Red Robin), followed by Stephanie Brown (though not in the New 52 continuity) and finally Bruce’s son Damian. In the Dark Knight Returns continuity, only Grayson and Todd (who’s still dead) have been Robin, and Batman accepts her as the new Robin after he saves her life, although he repeatedly threatens to fire her.
One issue is that Kelley is a 13-year old, while Jena Malone is turning 30 next month, but this can be rectified by putting Kelley in her early-20s in the film. Malone finished filming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 several months ago, so her schedule is free for the moment. However, if she is in Dawn of Justice, it’s likely only a small part. Possibly during a Gotham City sequence where Batman and Robin are chasing down a bad guy. She’ll help him out then, but once Wayne starts dealing with Superman and Wonder Woman, she’ll be pushed to the sidelines, although if they decide to give this Batman a solo series, it’s a good bet she would reappear.
With Dick Grayson as Nightwing set to be the main character of DC’s proposed live-action TNT series Titans, it’s possible that the film may want to distance itself from the TV world, hence choosing the Robin that played a big role in The Dark Knight Returns. It would certainly be an interesting move, although they may want to upgrade her weaponry. That slingshot may work for a 13 year old, but this version of Carrie Kelley will need something that packs a bigger punch.
The "worst version of Robin ever" some bloggers are saying. You know, I thought Jason Todd was the "worst ever Robin" -so unpopular that when Denny O'Neil instigated a phone vote it ended up with Todd's Robin being killed off by the Joker!
But here is the thing I like. Marvel movie fans are getting over excited at every little rumour of who or what is coming up in Captain America, Avengers, etc.. DC movie fans on the whole -being an outside observer I do check a lot of sites and forums to see what fans/bloggers think- are negative. "Batfleck" is used generally, from what I've seen as a term of derision. "He f****D up Daredevil now he's gonna f*** up Batman -or Batfleck" and even worse. Gadot will play Wonder Woman -"Jeezus! Couldnt've (sic) they got someone built more like the character not someone with a flat chest?" And "Wonder Woman in the movies just looks like Xena!" Complaints about the Superman actor. Basically, a lot of complaints and the over excited DEC movie fans are in the minority.
NOT the Malone red hair image everyone is talking about (check out the links above to see that one which is nothing special) but one of a large number of photos in which she has...red hair!
And yet there are no movie shoot stills or anything else yet to find negativity in.
Maybe DC comics darker and darker comic stance is psychologically affecting their fans?
Seriously, complain after you have seen the movie not before it's been made. I do wonder whether this is why Marvel Studios have progressed so far with their Marvel Movie Universe and done so well -because Marvel "fans" are far more positive and excited about seeing their(movie version) characters on screen rather than complain and pick at things that have not happened?
DC fans were co0mplaining about Anne Hathaway as Cat-Woman because "how can she run, ride a motorcycle and jump about in high heels?!" But Hathaway was excellent as Cat-Woman.
Perhaps if DC actually became more positive they might get more fan support. Time for someone to look at how much DC movies have made and compare that to Marvel movie earnings...but not me. No. Just no.
MoviePlot thinks that it is far more than coincidence.
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2014/10/10/robin-s-heading-to-batman-v-superman-but-who-s-playing-her-2333174?lt_source=external,manual
Know why I've been dropping all those 1980s Dark Knight references yet, hmm?
Here is the CinemaBlend take on it all.
Batman V Superman Might Give Us A Female Robin, Here's The Evidence
By Adam Holmes
Several months ago, actress Jena Malone was seen on the Dawn of Justice set, sparking speculation that she was involved with the production. The most common thought was that she is playing Carrie Kelley, the Robin from The Dark Knight Returns. She later said that she was just visiting, which makes sense considering that she worked with director Zack Snyder on 2011’s Sucker Punch. However, speculation's running as she recently posted a picture of herself with her hair dyed red, a color similar to Kelley’s.
Keep in mind that this could all just be a coincidence. Jena Malone could be dying her hair for another role, or perhaps she just felt like being a redhead. However, the idea of her playing Kelley isn’t entirely weird.
While Dawn of Justice Bruce Wayne won’t be quite as old as his Dark Knight Returns incarnation, he’s still been Gotham City’s protector for quite awhile by the time Superman shows up. With more than a decade of crime-fighting under his belt, he’s bound to have gone through a few sidekicks, like he’s done in the comics. Dick Grayson was the first Robin, who later became Nightwing. He was succeeded by Jason Todd, who was killed by the Joker, but later revived and is now The Red Hood. Tim Drake was third (now the Red Robin), followed by Stephanie Brown (though not in the New 52 continuity) and finally Bruce’s son Damian. In the Dark Knight Returns continuity, only Grayson and Todd (who’s still dead) have been Robin, and Batman accepts her as the new Robin after he saves her life, although he repeatedly threatens to fire her.
One issue is that Kelley is a 13-year old, while Jena Malone is turning 30 next month, but this can be rectified by putting Kelley in her early-20s in the film. Malone finished filming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 several months ago, so her schedule is free for the moment. However, if she is in Dawn of Justice, it’s likely only a small part. Possibly during a Gotham City sequence where Batman and Robin are chasing down a bad guy. She’ll help him out then, but once Wayne starts dealing with Superman and Wonder Woman, she’ll be pushed to the sidelines, although if they decide to give this Batman a solo series, it’s a good bet she would reappear.
With Dick Grayson as Nightwing set to be the main character of DC’s proposed live-action TNT series Titans, it’s possible that the film may want to distance itself from the TV world, hence choosing the Robin that played a big role in The Dark Knight Returns. It would certainly be an interesting move, although they may want to upgrade her weaponry. That slingshot may work for a 13 year old, but this version of Carrie Kelley will need something that packs a bigger punch.
But here is the thing I like. Marvel movie fans are getting over excited at every little rumour of who or what is coming up in Captain America, Avengers, etc.. DC movie fans on the whole -being an outside observer I do check a lot of sites and forums to see what fans/bloggers think- are negative. "Batfleck" is used generally, from what I've seen as a term of derision. "He f****D up Daredevil now he's gonna f*** up Batman -or Batfleck" and even worse. Gadot will play Wonder Woman -"Jeezus! Couldnt've (sic) they got someone built more like the character not someone with a flat chest?" And "Wonder Woman in the movies just looks like Xena!" Complaints about the Superman actor. Basically, a lot of complaints and the over excited DEC movie fans are in the minority.
NOT the Malone red hair image everyone is talking about (check out the links above to see that one which is nothing special) but one of a large number of photos in which she has...red hair!
And yet there are no movie shoot stills or anything else yet to find negativity in.
Maybe DC comics darker and darker comic stance is psychologically affecting their fans?
Seriously, complain after you have seen the movie not before it's been made. I do wonder whether this is why Marvel Studios have progressed so far with their Marvel Movie Universe and done so well -because Marvel "fans" are far more positive and excited about seeing their(movie version) characters on screen rather than complain and pick at things that have not happened?
DC fans were co0mplaining about Anne Hathaway as Cat-Woman because "how can she run, ride a motorcycle and jump about in high heels?!" But Hathaway was excellent as Cat-Woman.
Perhaps if DC actually became more positive they might get more fan support. Time for someone to look at how much DC movies have made and compare that to Marvel movie earnings...but not me. No. Just no.
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