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Johnny Depp as the Riddler
Johnny Depp has reportedly been approached to play a villain in the next Batman movie.
The actor is wanted to portray The Riddler in the sequel to ‘The Dark Knight', according to studio bosses.
A source said: "Johnny would be amazing as The Riddler. The studio knew they needed someone who could match or even top the late actor Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker in the most recent film ‘The Dark Knight', and think Johnny has the potential to do so."
The Riddler is a manic super-villain who baffles Batman with his cryptic criminal clues.
He first appeared in the comic book series in 1948, and was portrayed by Frank Gorshin in the 60s US TV show, a role which earned him an Emmy nomination.
More recently, The Riddler was played by Jim Carrey in the 1995 movie ‘Batman Forever'.
Studio bosses are also said to be keen to sign up Philip Seymour Hoffman to play The Penguin in the new movie.
They reportedly believe the Oscar-winning star would be the right choice to play the aristocratic, intelligent and terrifying villain.
Christian Bale is currently wowing critics with his portrayal of the Caped Crusader in ‘The Dark Knight' alongside Heath Ledger, who died of an accidental drugs overdose in January, Aaron Eckhart, Sir Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4639550a1870.html
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Actor Johnny Depp is being tipped to be the next Batman villain, taking on the role of The Riddler.
Movie bosses are convinced that they will be able to get Depp to take on the role, especially after The Dark Knight broke all records at the box office shortly after its release.
Now, the National Enquirer reveals that bosses want Depp in the next instalment, as well as Philip Seymour Hoffman who they think will be perfect for the role of another of the Caped Crusader's arch-foes, the Penguin, reports Contactmusic.
'(Producers) are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp. Johnny's a pro. He'll be able to take direction from director Chris Nolan and still make the character his own,' a source told the tabloid.
'And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman,' the source added.
The Riddler was played on the small screen by Frank Gorshin in the 1960s, and by Jim Carrey in 1995 movie Batman Forever.
Penguin was played on the small screen by Burgess Meredith and on the big screen by Danny DeVito.
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/31depp.htm
The actor is wanted to portray The Riddler in the sequel to ‘The Dark Knight', according to studio bosses.
A source said: "Johnny would be amazing as The Riddler. The studio knew they needed someone who could match or even top the late actor Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker in the most recent film ‘The Dark Knight', and think Johnny has the potential to do so."
The Riddler is a manic super-villain who baffles Batman with his cryptic criminal clues.
He first appeared in the comic book series in 1948, and was portrayed by Frank Gorshin in the 60s US TV show, a role which earned him an Emmy nomination.
More recently, The Riddler was played by Jim Carrey in the 1995 movie ‘Batman Forever'.
Studio bosses are also said to be keen to sign up Philip Seymour Hoffman to play The Penguin in the new movie.
They reportedly believe the Oscar-winning star would be the right choice to play the aristocratic, intelligent and terrifying villain.
Christian Bale is currently wowing critics with his portrayal of the Caped Crusader in ‘The Dark Knight' alongside Heath Ledger, who died of an accidental drugs overdose in January, Aaron Eckhart, Sir Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4639550a1870.html
And:
Actor Johnny Depp is being tipped to be the next Batman villain, taking on the role of The Riddler.
Movie bosses are convinced that they will be able to get Depp to take on the role, especially after The Dark Knight broke all records at the box office shortly after its release.
Now, the National Enquirer reveals that bosses want Depp in the next instalment, as well as Philip Seymour Hoffman who they think will be perfect for the role of another of the Caped Crusader's arch-foes, the Penguin, reports Contactmusic.
'(Producers) are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp. Johnny's a pro. He'll be able to take direction from director Chris Nolan and still make the character his own,' a source told the tabloid.
'And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman,' the source added.
The Riddler was played on the small screen by Frank Gorshin in the 1960s, and by Jim Carrey in 1995 movie Batman Forever.
Penguin was played on the small screen by Burgess Meredith and on the big screen by Danny DeVito.
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/31depp.htm
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Permalink Reply by Jared on -
Interesting. I think he has a lot of potential to work.
Isn't this getting sourced from The National Enquirer, though? Probably still just rumors at this point, but not entirely implausible (unlike most of The Enquirer's stuff).
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Permalink Reply by Sirius on -
Yeah, Deep would be great as the Riddler, no question about it. He is used to playing crazed lunatics but, I would like to know why the Riddler. I don't think the movie is going to work out. A lot of people are going to be disappointed because this movie is not going to be anywhere as good as the dark knight.
They need to rethink where their going to go with the next installment but, I will believe that Christopher Nolan won't let us down.
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Permalink Reply by Hitchcock on -
i think this could be well done as long as it's done as another film. Not a sequel. A movie you could enjoy without ever seeing its preceding films.
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Permalink Reply by Sir Jack on -
Theres rumours of Casey Affleck being the Riddler..... But I'm for the both of them.
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Permalink Reply by Hitchcock on
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agreed. depp could be really good at this.
i just pray to god he does a more sweeney todd character than willy wonka
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Permalink Reply by Castinglove on -
This would be awesome! So, so awesome
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