Batman Begins’ actor Christian Bale, has recently signed on to play the cyborg-battling rebellion leader, John Connor, in the new movie “Terminator Salvation”. “Charlie’s Angels” director McG is also in negotiations to helm the Warner Bros. project.
According to the Halcyon Company, which produces the Terminator movies, this installment in the Terminator movie franchise will not pick up where Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines left-off, but will instead kickoff the beginning of a new trilogy.
It is rumored that Bale’s role, as Connor will lead what is left of the human race stemming from man’s ongoing war against the machines, but may not be a major role. This installment will introduce a whole new batch of different character at the center of the action film.
Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins has been set on the fast track for studio productions, with an estimated release date in theaters of Summer 09, coinciding with the release of a new Terminator video game.
And if you can’t wait till 09 for your dose of Terminator action then you’re in luck. The Fox network has created “The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, an hour-long action drama series based around the Terminator characters. “The Sarah Connor Chronicles” is set to make its premiere on the network January 14 on the Fox Network. Check your local listings.
Bale, is currently shooting the sequel ‘The Dark Knight,’ in which he reprises his role as the Caped Crusader.