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BEFORE WATCHMEN: First Thoughts on the WATCHMEN PrequelChristian Bale and Terrence Malick Were Filming Something at Austin City Limits [Updated With New Image and Video]
by Adam Chitwood Posted:September 17th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
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Well, this is curious. Last month, we reported that Christian Bale had been set as the lead in Terrence Malick’s next film. After releasing The Tree of Life this year, the newly prolific director was looking to film yet another project (he has another untitled film starring Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams in the can, which may or may not still be in post-production) sometime early next year. It made sense that filming wouldn’t get underway until 2012, because Bale is busy shooting The Dark Knight Rises and Malick still has another film to finish.
However, this past weekend at the Austin City Limits Music Festival the reclusive director and Bale were present alongside a full camera crew. Word of the sighting quickly spread, leading to a high-quality snapshot of the two on stage during a Bright Eyes performance (I wonder which one’s the Conor Oberst fan?). This is a fairly big deal, as a proper photo of Malick hasn’t been taken in a very long time. Hit the jump for more.
UPDATED with a new image and video of Bale and Malick on set.
The impromptu (or not) shooting session makes sense, as Malick lives in Austin and is known to be highly secretive. The only thing we know for sure about the duo’s collaboration is that Bale is the star, and he’ll be joined by newcomer Haley Bennett. The Playlist is quick to point out that Malick had previously been working on a Jerry Lee Lewis-related project, so this film could be a new iteration of that. From the looks of things, it appears that Untitled Terrence Malick Project #2 may turn out to be a music-centric pic, though what the finished product will look like is anyone’s guess.
Side note: to satisfy your curiosity, Malick and Bale were backstage filming during the sets of Bright Eyes, Pretty Lights, and Coldplay. Make of that what you will.
Here are some snapshots (via The Film Stage):
UPDATE 1: Steve here. @JeremyLBowers sent me a great image of Malick behind the camera. This is my favorite photo so far.
Update 2: Here’s some video of Bale and Malick on set. I think this is the first time I’ve seen video of Malick on set. Thanks to Jayne in our comment section.
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They’re again at ACL fest today
Saw them today at the Fitz and the Tantrums show!
These pictures of Malick is almost as if we caught Big Foot or the Yeti.
i don’t like this. Christian should focus on 1 movie to get the character to perfection. he was always been a very intense actor, and shooting two movies at once is kind of dissapointing. i know Morgan Freeman did it with Wanted and TDK, but come on, that was a minor role. the Christian Bale that i know wouldn’t do this.
also, is that Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki behind the camera? isn’t he shooting Gravity with Cuaron now? man, Malick’s cast and crew is totally devoted to him. oh well, i just wish this won’t affect the other movies.
i love Malick, but if TDKR and Gravity will suffer, then f*** him! he should wait!
You know Christian Bale?
I believe Gravity has finished shooting. And I reckon Bale is up to playing a different character for a day without it affecting what is sure to be an amazing TDKR.
Do you personally know what Christian Bale’s work schedule is? Unless it’s been reported for certain, for all we know, maybe he’s already finished most of his scenes for TDKR.
who the **** cares, he’s a terrible Batman anyway.
It’s good to see Christian Bale doing more movies. We see too little of him.
Here’s a video of Malick directing Bale (and some girl giving Bale a drink LOL):
http://www.twitvid.com/TSXER
Ryan Gosling is actually supposed to be in it, via Huff-crap-post.
I know that video was probably intrusive to the crew but holy crap I’m having a film nerdgasm – this is the holy grail!!
I have video of them filming during Fleet Foxes here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150385356150590
I’ll be posting a bunch of photos too! It was such a distraction all weekend but kind of exciting!
Terrence is a hack like Bay and Soderbergh!!!