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The Batman Star Plays Against Captain Sparrow in 'Public Enemies'?

January 11, 2008 07:53:38 GMT
by Staff Writer

It was reported that Christian Bale is in negotiation to play opposite Johnny Depp in Michael Mann's new crime drama film.
Christian Bale
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The new face of Batman in "" and "", , is said to be in talk to star in Michael Mann's "". According to Variety, the actor in "" will play as Melvin Purvis, the legendary FBI agent who led the manhunt for John Dillinger.

If everything goes according to plans, Bale will star opposite the "" star, , who depicted the bad guy Dillinger. Though his involvement hasn't been confirmed yet, it is more likely that the 33-year-old English actor will get the part as the job is not expected to clash with Bale's commitment in "".

The production of the Depression-era crime drama is scheduled to start later this winter in Chicago and other Midwest locales. Further, the adaptation film is being produced by Mann and Kevin Misher, while and his partner Jane Rosenthal will be the executive producers.


 

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