Morgan Freeman Reveals the Role He Refused to Return To: “It Doesn’t Seem to Work”

Morgan Freeman, known for his iconic role as Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy, has shared why he wouldn’t return as the character in future Batman films.

Freeman first joined the franchise in Batman Begins, after months of persuasion from Nolan. He enjoyed playing Fox, describing the character as “a brain… very decent, loyal… extremely smart. I like that, because I’m not!”

Freeman reprised the role in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, completing the trilogy by 2012. However, when asked about returning for Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Freeman made it clear he would not be involved.

He told USA Today in 2015, “If the new movie does have a Lucius Fox, I don’t think it’s going to be me.”

He admitted he was surprised to hear about the new Batman film and its casting of Ben Affleck. “This is the first I am hearing of it. My first reactions are ‘Wow’ and ‘Good luck,’” Freeman said. He also reflected on the quick turnaround between Nolan’s trilogy and the new film, noting, “I thought that no one would try it again for a few years more to let this whole thing die down… Because it’s still there. So, I don’t know, I hope Ben does well.”

Freeman explained that reboots usually involve entirely new casts, making it unlikely for him to reprise his role. “It doesn’t seem to work to mix characters in the movies. If you are going to change the lead character, you’re probably going to change all the characters,” he said.

For fans of Nolan’s trilogy, Freeman’s version of Lucius Fox remains the definitive portrayal. His comments make it clear that any new films in the Batman universe will likely see a fresh take on the supporting cast.

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