Johnny Depp to play The Riddler?!
 

August 01, 2008


Speculation on the villains for the next Batman film is coming thick and fast, with the UK's Daily Telegraph throwing two new stars into the mix.

The paper, quoting 'unnamed sources', says that Warner Bros. have targeted Johnny Depp to play The Riddler, and Philip Seymour Hoffman to take the role of The Penguin.

According to their source: "Producers are convinced that the role of The Riddler is perfect for Depp. Johnny's a pro. He'll be able to take direction and still make the character his own. And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman?"

This comes off the back of the rumour earlier this week that Angelina Jolie is interested it the role of Catwoman.

Bat-fans will remember that Jim Carey was the last actor to have a crack at playing the Riddler in Batman Forever, whilst Danny De Vito portrayed the villainous penguin in Batman Returns.

When contacted, Christopher Nolan had this to say: "It's still early, but that will make things interesting."

He didn't deny the rumor.

More news on this as it comes in.

Great news!I can't wait to see how this takes shape!I wonder what the title will be?


The Dark Knight returns?Hmm...

Interestingly, that is also the title of a Batman graphic novel which Frank Miller is interested in developing with Zack Snyder. I think Miller has got it copyrighted.

No, this might be titled differently. After Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, I am thinking an apt title would be - Riddle Me This. ;)

Just kidding.

"Batman Continues"

Or simply put





Batman fucking rules.:D



Heh,yeah I knew that title(TDKR),sucks they probably won't use it though.

"The Caped Crusader"

or

"The Goddamn Batman"

or

"Not a Rickroll"

But I'd like to see Depp's spin on the ol' Riddler. *crosses fingers* no crotch-grabbing. No crotch grabbing.

Batman: Dominatrix?

I'll wait for Newb to find a picture to go with this...

I thought Nolan wasn't using the Penguin?

Great fucking choices for both roles. PSH is a fantastic actor, and Depp's pretty damned good too. Both would do great as those characters. I look forward to the next Batman. :)