[UPDATE: This rumor is utterly and completely baseless. Confirmed by AICN.]
A little over a month ago we reported that noises were being made stating that Johnny Depp and Philip Seymour Hoffman would be joining The Dark Knight sequel (referred to now as Batman 3). Supposedly they would be playing the Riddler and the Penguin, respectively.
We took this with a very large grain of salt, but now there is more news indicating that the casting of these two actors may be moving forward.
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According to MTV (again, following the Will Smith/Captain America rumor) Michael Caine (who played Bruce Wayne’s long time friend/butler Alfred in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight) mentioned that Depp and Hoffman are firmly in the sights of Warner Bros for the (anti-)dynamic duo of The Riddler and The Penguin.
From the interview with MTV:
“I was with [a Warner Bros.] executive and I said, ‘Are we going to make another one?’ They said yeah. I said, ‘How the hell are we going to top Heath? And he says ‘I’ll tell you how you top Heath - Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin.’ I said, ‘S-t, they’ve done it again!’” [Laughs]
So is this just a wish list by WB execs or something more solid? So far there isn’t even a script or even a story for Batman 3 as far as we know, and Chis Nolan has been quoted as saying he did not want major, well known villains in the next film.
But of course money (box office) talks, and Warner Bros may override him. Of course it’s not like they’re trying to force lousy actors on Nolan.. both of these fellow are fantastic actors, and that could help seal the deal since Nolan wants to put out a quality film.
For more details head over to MTV.com.
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Well, I don’t know about same or better, because it might be comparing apples to oranges because his performance is kind of different than most other actors. So his acting is definitely unique, but not sure if it’s “good” since he tends to act very similarly in all of his roles…
Kind of like Jim Carrey, so maybe he might be meant for Riddler, lol.
I can agree with you there Ken. What I meant by same was more along the lines of being just as praised. Depp is one of the few actors that no matter what movie he is going to be in you can predict almost exactly how he will portray the part. It doesn’t really ever change. I think if this were the 90’s still and we were still in that era of Batman films he would be fine for the part, but I don’t see his style fitting in with the Nolan films.
Either one would be perfectly cast IMO. I can’t wait to see if these pan out.
There will be no cast updates for like a year, I’ve never seen a film so overhyped before AND after like TDK and the next batman.
they should try gary oldman as the riddler. depp is… yeah.
If not for the Pirates of the Carribean sequels, all of you would eat your words about Johnny Depp. He is a magnificent method actor when given the right material and a film-maker the caliber of which can inspire the best in him. And, as we’ve seen, Chris Nolan is the kind of film-maker that can bring out the best in most actors. As far as whether we want to see Riddler and Penguin, all I can say is the same people that keep bashing a new take on these guys were the ones that were all like “Jack IS the Joker. We don’t need to do him again” so I for one welcome and would be highly elated to see Nolan’s take on an OCD socially-dissociated serial killer searching recognition for his intellect by casting a shadow over the Batman with nothing but Riddles to link him to the murders. And each murder brings him a step closer to his goal: Killing Batman. Falcone jailed, Maroni dead, a new mob-boss is needed. Enter Ozzy “the Penguin” Cobblepot. He’s brought the family out of harsh times in other major cities. He’s ready to take a crack at Gotham, and he’s not afraid of this “Bat character”. But, he needs to get him out of his hair. He hires a hitman, one who is obsessed with leaving a calling card in the form of riddles. He’s not a terrorist, hellbent on the world knowing his name, and seeing his face. He’s the product of a brilliant imaginiation in a dark time. Joker has brought out the best in some, but the worst in others. The madness in Gotham has only escalated further. And Batman has to solve the clues and find Riddler, before Riddler finds him.
Hey TheHunter,,, have you seen “Dead Man”?
My favorite Depp film is prob “Ed Wood”.
He would be awesome as the Riddler.
Umm Hunter I hope you realize you can’t speak for everyone. I couldn’t stand Depp long before I ever heard of him being cast in Pirates. I simply haven’t liked his work and even in the films he’s been in that are decent he has never done anything impressive that stands out to me.
Hey Daniel have you seen Ed Wood ?
Yes Ed Wood is one of the ones I disliked the most. I honestly would of been much happier had I never seen that movie.
Lol,,
Ghessh
Hahaaa.
That’s cool Daniel,,, we all hate our specific actors,,,,,,,,,,,
Like I said though I liked Cry baby and Secret Window wasn’t to bad.
Sleepy Hollow ???
I liked the story but not the movie.
Nightmare on Elm St?
21 Jump St????
Lol
Do people actually like Nightmare on Elm St? I hope that there are not people in the world who consider that a great film. It has it’s purpose I suppose but it’s by no means a good film.
Ok Daniel,,,
I see there’s no turning ya.
You know they’re not going to cast the obvious choice for the Batman movie, so it’s all gravy, baby. The executives would be idiots to force Nolan and co. to make any changes. But, I guess that’s what they’re there for. They’ve already got Christian Bale, so they don’t really need anything else to advertise the movie, so as long as it’s good, there won’t be a problem.
You know i gotta agree with Panana they wont try to cast someone who is really obviouse. They havent yet who says they will now? just a thought
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