Warner Bros is one step closer to bringing their animated adaptation of Frank Miller's classic 80's limited series to life. They have already begun animating the movie and have also signed on the voice cast for the upcoming two part feature.

Warner Bros and DC Entertainment have been working awhile to capture Frank Miller's classic 1986 Batman tale "The Dark Knight Returns" and they have signed Peter Weller as Bruce Wayne and Ariel Winter as Carrie Kelly according to thr. Weller is best known for his starring role in the classic 80's movie "Robocop." They also signed Wade Williams as Two-Face and there is talk that David Shelby will voice the Joker.

The "Dark Knight Returns" will be two movies, they wanted to be able to craft a full adaptaion of the series. They state that Jay Oliva, who storyboarded Zack Snyder's "Superman" reboot "Man of Steel" and recently directed sequences of DC's animated feature "Green Lantern: Emerald Knights" is directing "The Dark knight Returns." The script for the two part feature is by Bob Goodman, a writer on Syfy's "Warehouse 13" and has worked on several other DC cartoons. The feature will also be produced by Bruce Timm who has been overseeing the project.



This is what "Dark Knight Returns" producer Bruce Timm said about the project, Timm said "Dark Knight Returns is the granddaddy of beloved comics properties that we've ever attempted to adapt. There is definitely the imperative to get it right."

As for Weller protraying the older Batman/Wayne for the animated movie, Timm said "Weller had the proper weight to his voice. He definitely brings all of the world-weariness of the character and inner core of optimist covered in a cynical shell."

"The Dark Knight Returns" is one of my all time fav comic limited series. Miller was in his prime when he created this classic. I can't wait to see how they bring the books to life. DC has trouble making their live-action movies sometimes, but when it comes to their animated features, they can't be beat. I have a good feeling this will be a lot of fun and I think Weller was a good choice for Wayne. This should rock, what do you guys think?