Christian Bale Says He Turned Down a Fourth Batman Movie: 'Let's Not Become Overindulgent'

Christian Bale‘s respect forChristopher Nolan‘s vision made him turn down the chance to play Batman again. The Oscar winner played the caped crusader in three movies with the director: 2005’sBatman Begins, 2008’sThe Dark Knightand 2012’sThe Dark Knight Rises. “When they came [to us after ‘Batman Begins’] and said, ‘You want to go make another?’ It was fantastic, but we still said, ‘This is it. We will not get another opportunity,’” Bale, 45,told theToronto Sunrecently.

Christian Bale Says He's 'Done' with Losing and Gaining Weight for Movie Roles

Few actors are as devoted to character transformation asChristian Bale, who has gained and lost incredible amounts of weight for many of his past roles. Butafter his latest transformation— losing 70 lbs. to go fromformer Vice President Dick Cheney inViceto racecar driver Ken Hill inFord v Ferrari— Bale said he’s “done.”“I keep saying I’m done with it. I really think I’m done with it, yeah,” the actor, 45,said onCBS This Morning, airing Nov.

Christian Bale Slims Back Down for New Role After Gaining Weight to Play Dick Cheney

Photo: BACKGRID Christian Bale has made yet another body transformation. Aftergaining weight to play former Vice President Dick Cheneyin the upcoming film Backseat, Bale has lost it all again. The actor, 44, was seen in Los Angeles, filming for his next movie,Ford v. Ferrari. Bale plays a driver working to build a Ford that can beat the Ferraris at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race in France.

Christian Bale Thanks 'Satan for Giving Me Inspiration' for Golden Globe-Winning Portrayal of Dick Cheney

The actor also thanked his wife Sibi Blazic, who told him “less is more,” when it comes to his acceptance speech. “Thank you for that advice,” Bale said as the crowd burst into laughter. Bale also thanked his children and his fellow actors in the film. For the trophy, Bale beat out fellow nomineesLin-Manuel Miranda(Mary Poppins Returns), Viggo Mortensen (Green Book), Robert Redford (The Old Man & The Gun), and John C.

Christian Bale Undergoes Another Wild Transformation to Be Dick Cheney in First Look at 'Vice'

Christian Bale is unrecognizable as former Vice President Dick Cheney in a first look atVice, the latest film fromThe Big Shortdirector Adam McKay. With a bald head and a heavier figure, Bale, 43, has undergone another jaw-dropping transformation for his new role. To pack on the pounds for the part, Bale previously said that he ate a Thanksgiving favorite. “I’ve just eaten a lot of pies, so far,” he toldVariety.