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Christian Balewas so convincing as his on-screen alter ego,Donald Trumpmay have thought the actor was really Bruce Wayne.
TheVicestar, who portrayed the wealthy American playboy, philanthropist in 2005, 2008 and 2012, toldVarietyabout a conversation he had with the now-president during which there was a case of mistaken identity.
While filmingThe Dark Knight Risesin 2011 at Trump Tower in New York City, the Oscar winner, who was dressed in character at the time, recalled the businessman inviting him for a chat.
“I met him, one time. We were filming onBatmanin Trump Tower and he said, ‘Come on up to the office.’ I think he thought I was Bruce Wayne because I was dressed as Bruce Wayne,” Bale, 44, said.
“So he talked to me like I was Bruce Wayne and I just went along with it, really. It was quite entertaining,” he shared, adding, “I had no idea at the time that he would think about running for president.”
Trump seems to be a big fan of the Batman franchise.
Years before, in 2013, Trump even praised Affleck for his superhero portrayal. “@BenAffleck is going to do a great job as Batman,” hetweeted.
“Today’s ceremony, however, has a very special meaning because today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people,” Trump said.
Meanwhile, Bane’s monologue was: “We take Gotham from the corrupt! The rich! The oppressors of generations who have kept you down with myths of opportunity. And we give it to you, the people.”
After years of playing Batman, Bale is once again transforming into character, this time a political role.
The father of two stars as former Vice President Dick Cheney in the first trailer forVice, a biopic which also featuresAmy Adamsas Lynne Cheney,Steve Carellas Donald Rumsfeld andSam RockwellasGeorge W. Bush.Viceis said to tell the “epic story” behind how a Washington insider became Vice President to the 43rd president and impacted history.
Viceopens nationwide on Christmas Day.
source: people.com
