Yesterday,The Lego MoviedirectorsPhil LordandChris Millerrevealed they are not directingThe Lego Movie 2, but they are writing the script and producing the otherLEGOspin-offsThe LEGO Batman MovieandNinjago.Back in November,Chris Millersaid that, “every era of Batman filmmaking will be acknowledged” inThe LEGO Batman Movie, but no further details have been unveiled about the plot. Both filmmakers and LEGO Batman himself,Will Arnett, recently spoke withMTVaboutThe LEGO Batman Movie, wherePhil Lordclaims that the movie centers on whether or not Batman can actually be happy.
“No spoilers. But I will say I think the movie is really exciting because it’s about ‘Can Batman be happy?’ It’s an amazing premise.”
That response came when the filmmaker was asked if we’ll see elements ofChristian Bale,Michael KeatonorAdam West’s performances in this movie, but it isn’t known if the interviewer literally meant if these actors will lend their voices to the movie, or if we’ll simply see nuances of their performances in this Lego version of Batman. When asked if the answer to that question about Batman’s happiness is just a simple “No,“Will Arnettclaimed that it’s not a quick answer at all.Phil Lorddid add that Batman doesn’t have many reasons to be as brooding and dark as he’s usually portrayed.
“Batman is the ultimate in ‘white people problems.’ It’s like, ‘Oh, I’m so rich and handsome, and women like me, and I’ve got a Maclaren. Something about my parents!'”
Chris McKayis directingThe LEGO Batman Movie, and it seems he already has some work completed, sincePhil Lordwent on to praise the action.
“The action in it is incredible. It’s impressive.”
Will Arnetthas also seen the early bits of footage, and revealed that he was also impressed with what he saw.
“The first bit that I’ve seen was mind-boggling. There are a lot of people involved.”
