Posted by Charles in Superheroes | 16 comments
Riddler to be Villain in Next Batman Movie?
Gary Oldman let everybody know that the Villain in the next movie will be Riddler!
This from MovieWeb.com …
While conducting interviews with the cast of The Dark Knight this afternoon, I got a chance to chat with director Christopher Nolan and Gary Oldman about the proposed third segment of their supposed Batman trilogy… When asked if he thought they should recast Ledger for the third film, or just not include the character, Gary thought it was a good idea…
Oldman then took a moment to think about it some more, “Maybe we don’t need the Joker. Because we’ll have The Riddler.” Yes, Oldman alluded to the fact that The Riddler may in fact be the next on-screen Batman villain.
What of Two-Face you say? Maybe Harvey IS the central villain in the next film, but that doesn’t mean they won’t set up The Riddler as the headliner for a 4th film by giving him a part in the 3rd. Sounds logical.
I’m already excited for this as you can tell I am a fanboy of Batman, But who do think would be a good choice to play Riddler?
This will get some people but I think Daniel Day Lewis would be amazing as Riddler after we all witnessed his insane performances in ‘There Will Be Blood’ and ‘Gangs of New York’.
Yes that’s a fan made poster above, it looks cool though.
i need another movie with the Riddler in it like i need another superman movie with Lex Luthor in it like I need to be pushed down a flight of stairs.
Killer Croc, anyone? Clayface? Even fucking Firefly, or Film Freak, I’LL TAKE ANYBODY, JUST STOP WITH THE REHASH!
also, how about fans wait to see the movie that’s ACTUALLY about to come out before they worry about the poster for Batman 8 : Totally Still Batman.
But speculating is SO MUCH FUN!
I will have to throw this guy out here even though he might be a little too old or comical for the role: Jon Cryer.
I haven’t seen him in anything serious, but his character on 2 and a Half Men he pulls off with a great sense of neuroticism which is a staple for The Riddler. Also I think he fits the build for The Riddler as well.
And I know saying Duckie might be great for The Riddler might get me some flack, but I am ok with that.
But as other choices, Zachary Quinto (even though he is tied up as Spock) or Jonathan Tucker I think would be solid choices because they are both great facial actors that would emote The Riddler really well.
oh man Brett…Killer Croc would be fabulous!! Can you imagine??? And he belongs to the Secret Society of Super Villains is even better….that’d make a great showdown
I personally think that the actor who would capture the total essence of the Riddler and I mean down right “NAIL IT!” would be: Alexis Denisof!
High Five, Michelle! And Croc’s backstory could be so awesome and dark in Nolan’s hands.
I’m inclined to agree with Brett … the rehash thing gets old. On the other hand, if it weren’t for rehashing we wouldn’t be getting potentially Ledger’s finest performance as The Joker. Personally, I’m not so well versed in the DC Universe … but, I’d be interested in knowing if Harley Quinn will ever be introduced. Just please never rehash Mr. Freeze! Such a dumb character.
Travis, your right. Freeze needs to stay on ice. A Riddler, Killer Croc, Clayface and Bane team of baddies would be awesome. Take the villand from the nknightfall story but no sidekicks (sorry boy blunder).
I think Robert has a pretty good pick with Alexis as well, but he almost seems too physically well built for the role. Given Alexis is somewhat tall and lanky, but whenever I think of The Riddler I think of someone really tall and skinny like an engineering nerd who would rather do sudoku than soccer and is reflected in his stature. Riddler is all mind with nothing physical.
Another person who I would be interested in seeing a screen test from: Casey Affleck. He seems like he could pull off the Riddler if given a chance judging by his showings in “Gone Baby Gone” and “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”.
@ Gavin.
Alexis could lose some weight for the role. Remember Christian Bale’s role in “The Machinist”? Several actors and actresses have lost or gained weight for roles. (currently Matt Damon)
However, I think Casey Affleck would be a great choice as well… that boy can act.
or, RIDDLE ME THIS?… Doug Jones!
You may need special permission for this one ..but, I think Andy Serkis (Gollum) would be great in the role and might bring back a little Frank Gorshin to the charater.
killer croc is too much of a superhuman for this series. theyd never agree to do that. IF they do another id expect catwoman, poison ivy, the riddler, harley quinn, or the joker.
I think Sam Rockwell would be a good choice for the Riddler, or even the next joker if they are thinking of keeping the character. Rockwell has the right balance of menace/evil=Green Mile, comedy=Galaxy Quest, Hitchhikers Guide, attitude=matchstick men and on the edge quirkiness=confessions of a dangerous mind. All in all I think he is the most well rounded person to play these iconic characters. Although Daniel Day Lewis as the Riddler does sound amazing. What does everyone think?
they arent going to choose killer croc, or clayface, or firefly, cause they're choosing the villians who are belienable, and real. which is why joker was makeup, which is what is making them so damn money, cause their movies are sooooo damn plausable.
C'mon, bring back Jack Nicholson!
Heath Ledger sucks!
Oh heck, I almost forget… What about The Peguin or Mr. Freeze?
The blood-cold psycos rules…
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