7 Jan – Though forever etched in comic book fans' mind as Batman, Christian Bale hasn't played any superhero role since his last stint as the titular caped crusader in 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises". He's in fact steered clear of film franchises since then but looks like he will be making a comeback in one soon, and it's no small fry at that as the one he's currently eyeing is part of the world-conquering Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Bale is circling a role in the upcoming "Thor: Love and Thunder".