Comments on: Batman Begins 3 Rumors: Depp as Riddler, Jolie as Catwoman, Hoffman as Penguin

By: Dedpool

Dedpool — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:16:04 +0000

Seriously? Dorff? Uh no. I like the guy, and I think he gets shafted but he can’t hold up Ledger’s Joker. I’m sorry. I don’t even want anyone to do it but if they do I actually want Paul Bettany, because I know Depp won’t do it. Hugo Weaving would be a better Hugo Strange than Riddler I think.

By: Mariano

Mariano — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:10:40 +0000

Come on people, anyone can see that the obvious choice for the riddler character is hugo weaving (agent smith in matrix). On the other hand, if someone has to play the joker again, that one should be stephen dorff (felon).

By: B.G

B.G — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:24:23 +0000

I think Joaquin Phoenix could come back and play the joker and do as good or better than heath

By: Lisandra

Lisandra — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:38:01 +0000

Salma Hayek…. or Penelope Cruz as catwoman plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.. lol

By: ahtziri

ahtziri — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:35:10 +0000

monica beluchi should b catwoman …

By: Xander Y.

Xander Y. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:51:43 +0000

Superman should not be brought in. Superman is not nearly as great of a superhero as Batman and would just ruin the movie. If you want him to have superhero backup, the only one that should come in is Robin.

By: Dshappy

Dshappy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:18:56 +0000

Joe Pesci for the penguin!

No joker either you can’t outdo heath ledger no matter who you get
Depp would be good for the riddler b/c he play with that who is batman thing and could use rachel’s death for that whole mind game aspect. He could be played realistically too, whereas clayface couldn’t.

By: Dedpool3678

Dedpool3678 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:32:04 +0000

I’m gonna throw my two cents in…there was a rumor after Batman Begins came out about the possibility of the Penguin being inthe next film. I thought ugh, no, until I heard who they wanted…Bob Hoskins. Now I know what you’re saying,”What? Eddie Valiant from ROger Rabbit?” but he’s a great character actor. Look at him play a badass criminal in “Unleashed.” Now the description was something like a British arms dealers with an affinity for birds, and a monocle. That’s perfect. Also an idea is to have Kate Beckinsale, or maybe even Rhona Mitra play Talia Al Ghul, creating a new love for Bruce and also a similar twist, with Talia knowing who Bruce is but playing with his feelings as to keep him off balance, but him not knowing she’s the cause of the influx of violence in the city, as she hired the Penguin to bring weapons into the city to facilitate it’s downfall.

I actually agree with Depp taking over for Ledger as the Joker, but doubt he will do it. One way to use the Joker is to have him in the newly rebuilt Arkham andhave him corrupt his psychiatrist, Dr. Harleen Quinzel. I was thinking she’d almost end up with a split personality, where at the Asylum, she a no nonsense Doctor, and yet when she goes out to do the Joker’s bidding she’s got the high pitched voice, and insane personality.

There was also recently an article about where Nolan was thinking of going with the next film and a supposed title, Batman: Battle For Gotham, which I though was a great premise. Gotham has fallen into serious dissaray after the “Death” of Harvey Dent. Gotham’s criminals are bolder than ever and the battle for the city’s criminal underworld has hit a fever pitch, at the same time Batman has been even more signle-minded in his mission, causing the criminals to look for outside help in the form of mercenaries and assassins. Enter Deadshot, Deathstroke, Cain, Lady Shiva, and Bane (all or just some can be used). The best/worst the world has to offer and they’re all after the Bat. Throw in new crime lords like Black Mask and maybe even a darker twist on Scarface and the Ventruiloquist and that sounds like a great action and suspense filled movie.

Lastly here are some general ideas for casting:
Penguin-Bob Hoskins
Talia-Kate Beckinsale/Rhona Mitra
Mad Hatter-Phillip Seymour Hoffmon
Riddler- Something that mixes the tech savy version from “The Batman” and his bowler hat incarnation from B:TAS and “Justice” by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross- and yes I’d cast Johnny Depp, and he wouldn’t do it then Paul Bettany.
Black Mask- James Remar (played the voice in “The Batman”)
Harely Quin-Ali Larter

By: John Gray

John Gray — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:27:48 +0000

They have to bring back the Joker. I know no one wants to replace Ledger, but that is what Batman is- Batman and the Joker- the two need each other. All the best Batman stories involve both of them and there is ALOT of interesting ways to continue the Joker story. If this is to be the last movie, then I think they need to have a brilliant story arc involving Batman and Joker, maybe with more elements from the Killing Joke or Lovers and Madmen.

By: RDO

RDO — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:46:56 +0000

Christopher Nolan will on go with villians that can be reality based, or they will be different from the comic books, like Ra’s Al Ghul was.

I think the top contenders are in order: Catwoman, Riddler, Black Mask, and Penguin.

By: tripur

tripur — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:36:16 +0000

The giggling gaming riddler was from the batman forever movie and in no way reflects what he’s like in the comic books. Nolan, I’m sure, would never make the villains like they’ve been portayed before. The Riddler is actually a some what serious character from the books. He was not a lunatic killing and torturing people. The Riddler was a character who wanted to get caught. He loves the chase.

By: ross

ross — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:57:23 +0000

Just curiousity, but wouldn’t it be the perfect replacement for heath ledger if you take johnny depp to be the next joker? the man is able to become the character in all of his movies and in order to be able to replace the amazing character that joker has become by heath ledger they are going to need an outstanding actor that could become the new joker in light of heath ledger…. i mean its just a thought but i think by far johnny depp would be the best replacement.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:16:38 +0000

just wanna add an idea trigger. If nolan was to change the Riddler i think his character/role would be a cross from Hannibal(Hannible Lecter) and Jigsaw from (Saw movies). This would definitely give the Riddler a new look on his character instead of have an all-the-time giggling gamer who destroys Gotham.

By: jw

jw — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:35:44 +0000

Jolie won’t be a bad playing the role as Catwoman

By: bdingsoc

bdingsoc — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:57:54 +0000

Here are my choices for characters/villians in future Batman Begins movies

First Choice

* The Riddler: Johnny Deep
* Catwoman: Kate Beckinsale
* Robin: (Commissioner Gordon’s teenage son) James Lafferty
* Bane: Michael Clarke Duncan
* Clayface: Michael Chiklis
* The Mad Hatter: David Caruso
* Penguin: Paul Giamatti
* Mr. Freeze: Patrick Stewart
* Poison Ivy: Christina Hendricks
* Hugo Strange: Ben Kingsley
* Rupert Thorn: Fred Thompson

Second Choice

* The Riddler: Guy Pearce
* Catwoman: Rose McGowan
* Robin: (Commissioner Gordon’s teenage son) Milo Ventimiglia
* Bane: The Rock
* Clayface: Ron Pearlman
* The Mad Hatter: William Dafoe
* Penguin: Philip Seymour Hoffman
* Mr. Freeze: Viggo Mortensen
* Poison Ivy: Amy Adams
* Hugo Strange: Zeljko Ivanek
* Rupert Thorn: Maury Chaykin

Just my two cents

By: Grimtooth

Grimtooth — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:53:11 +0000

Let me start with Im a long time (30+ years) Batman fan and a huge fan of the reinvention of the franchise (its about time!) and as much as I would love to see Angelina in a skin tight purple leather outfit…I too would prefer a different take on the rogues gallery.

In order of preference – Clayface, Talia, Deadshot, Poson Ivy, Bane.

My number one choice is Clayface. If done correctly it would be visually stunning and intriguing as well – Batman would never know who he could trust or who was who until it was too late! Throw in Firebug on the fringe for confusion and I think you got a winner.

Bring Talia in seeking revenge and re-open the League of Assassins!

Pair up Deadshot and Harleyquinn! hmmm actually Slade would be pretty cool on screen. Maybe pair him up with the KGBeast! ha ha

Maybe Poison Ivy (done correctly) as a truly insidious Eco-terrorist and an army of hot chicks aimed at taking man (all of them) down to a final dirt nap.

I would say Mr Freeze, but lets face it – he was lame until BTAS revamped him and Arnold in bunny slippers killed this character outright.

Bane would be very cool – again IF done correctly. Bring back Zsasz – he was introduced in Batman Begins. Riddler could be cool IF and only if he was not a campy character.

Now we all agree Penguin sucks as there is a long list of Villains I hope NEVER make it to the screen – such as the Ventriliquist, Calendar Man, Hush, Mad Hatter, Anarky, Black Mask, Killer Moth, or maxie Zeuss and so on.

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:24:00 +0000

I think Nolan should stick with the Idea of using a villan that hasn’t been used yet, like Scarface and the Ventriloquist, or maybe the Clock King. Maybe Talia Al Ghul would be a good one too. Maybe bring back Ra’s Al Ghul in a minor role. I mean in the comics he pretty much always survives supposed death. It would bring the trilogy full circle. If they decide to use a more known villian thats been done I think Poison Ivy, but done as like an Eco Terrorist, you know Green Peace times 10, instead of the plant growing powers.

By: travis

travis — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:53:30 +0000

I think Catwoman would be a good addition to the next movie, considering one of the themes for the next movie will deal with Bruce Wayne coping with a dual identity. There’s a love connection between Bruce and Selina but they just can’t be together for obvious reasons. Riddler would also be good for the same theme, maybe figure out Batman identity and use it against him.
Johnny Depp would be a great Riddler. He can play that cool, calm, charismatic, but evil character. He could also pull off the Joker part if it were a very minor role and no close-ups. Be great if they could work Harley Quinn in, Zooey Deschanel would be perfect. If Poison Ivy, Alicia Witt would be great. And I’m down to four on Catwoman and can’t make up my mind: Shannyn Sossamon, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Wilde, or Connie Nielsen

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:44:15 +0000

I think the best thing that could happen for batman 3 would be the riddler and harley quinn. Depp being the riddler would be amazing for the fact that depp can act his ass off, hes like ledger in the sense that he can make a character his own, and amazing, now with harley quinn it would be tough to find someone as good as ledger and the feeling he brought to the joker, but imagine a woman who was hired to study the jokers actions and became innfatuated with the story, thus becoming the joker herself and somewhat being addicted to his ways, just a thought.

By: Dilemma

Dilemma — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:40:36 +0000

Actually, a cerebral criminal like Riddler would be utter perfection for the third installment of the Nolanverse films. Riddler’s very versatile, I would argue the most versatile of the Bat-villains, and has frequently been employed in the DCU as a reflection of contemporary times. He’s a character with facets ranging from Gaiman’s whimsically nostalgic Riddler to Dini’s present morally dubious but still brilliant private investigator Riddler; I predict that if Riddler is in the third film, Nolan will keep Riddler’s inherent narcissistic, obsessive-compulsive, sociopathic nature and perhaps accentuate his psychosis to be on par with his trademark sophistication.

In other words, the kind of crazy that revolves around planning and thought, rather than the sheer spontaneity and chaos that Joker had. Riddler will provide a whole new labyrinth for Batman.