Johnny Depp is the Riddler in ‘Dark Knight’ Sequel?
Rumors of course are flying about what will transpire in the next Batman film. Check this one out from Hollyscoop.com
Johnny Depp is reportedly going to be a part of the next Batman installment playing the Riddler. And not only that, but execs want Philip Seymour Hoffman to play the Penguin.
I doubt the truth in the penguin rumor, because I distinctly remember Christopher Nolan saying that he was against the idea of using the Penguin in his Batman films, because of the character being too ‘far fetched’, but you never know. Depp as the Riddler on the other hand seems a more likely possibility, a good counterpart to Christian Bale’s Batman. But a bad guy as good as Heath Ledger’s Joker is going to be hard to match even for Johnny Depp. It’s far too early to tell right now, but there is obviously going to be a sequel. The Dark Knight has already made $462.2 million worldwide!
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Nolan already has the subtle character thrown in there, Mr. Reese. If somehow he becomes Johnny Depp I will be more than disappointed. Throwing stars at a movie is less of a challenge than developing others.
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I think the next Batman film should take on a whole new feel. The first film dealt with Bruce overcoming his fears, the second one was a city caught in the grip of a madman seeking to prove the point that everyone has a price for criminality and insanity. I think the next one should use for its primary villain the Mad Hatter, someone who targets the youth. It’s going to be awfully difficult to match the Dark Knight, so something really creepy should be the atmosphere for this next flick. Remember, we got a slight glimpse at Barabara Gordon, aka Batgirl, aka Oracle. The Mad Hatter could be the one who cripples her and turns her into Oracle. I don’t know, just a thought. But I think Johnny Depp was born to play a Batman rogue. If it’s the Riddler, why not. I just don’t think he should be the primary villain.
Awesome casting! I believe these two are gonna be perfect for the roles.
Also, there’s no way Johnny Depp could mess up Riddler any more than Jim Carey did.
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I hope to some higher force that he does him good. It would be such a let down if he doesn’t - or if this information is accurate.
I’ve heard of Anthony or Daniel perking at the idea of being Riddler, though I’d rather wish for someone else. Didn’t like Doctor Who, and I feel Anthony falls short of how Riddler is.
Depp’s acting is Godly. ♥
“Remember, we got a slight glimpse at Barabara Gordon, aka Batgirl, aka Oracle.”
Umm, no. There’s a difference between Barbara Gordon, Jim’s wife and Barbara Gordon, Jim’s niece. At this point in the continuity, Batgirl would be about 10 years old or so and not yet in Jim’s care.
Anyway, Riddler would be a good choice, and Depp would work well. I really hope for Harley to make an appearance, though that would be difficult without the Joker. I could see Sarah Michelle Gellar in the part.
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Wow. Jesus Christ himself would come back to Earth just to watch Batman Begins 3 (or whatever they call it) if Johnny Depp plays the Riddler. That would be so incredible. They only thing I really hope is just a rumor is Angelina Jolie as Catwoman. I hated Catwoman from Batman Returns and from all the comic books. If they put Catwoman in the next movie Jesus might thing twice about coming back to Earth.
If you listen to the creative screenwriting magazine podcast from july 18th. Jonathan Nolan says there are no plans, as of yet, to do another movie. Also, if you loved the movie you should really give that episode a listen.
It is questionable as far as who Riddler should be - and for me Johnny has the ability to do him and give him justice [I hope]. He would be a lot better then Jim. He has the ability of functioning with each role that is given to him, and pulling them off.
Jim … did him wrong. Absolutely wrong.
He made me want to kick infants, to be honest. ; ;
50/50 Chance that it doesn’t top TDK, but it’d still be nice.
I like JD but I think we need Daniel Day Lewis instead.Imagine that! he pulls of the crazy thing just right. I drink your milkshake!!!!
Right now it seems hard to imagine The Dark Knight being topped. In fact, I don’t really think they should necessarily try to “top” it. It’d be nice for them to just go in another direction. I’m not sure what direction that could be though. I think with Nolan the Riddler character could be quite interesting. It’d be cool if they really went some sort of … psychological puzzle.
None of you are right! Get your facts straight-go to the warner bros website and it will tell you that the joker will not be back. They are not bringing the
riddler into the movie nor the penguin nor bane nor poison ivey. The next
movie will have 2 face and cat woman. Why do you all guess at this? GO TO
THE WARNER BROS WEBSITE!
Ironically, I go the complete opposite way about this story. I think Angelina Jolie would easily conquer the Catwoman role because it hasn’t had a chance like this to actually be serious and freaky… two things she does quite well. She’s also the biggest female action hero I can think of, always has fight scenes in movies these days.
Johnny Depp on the other hand has done such quirky or bizarre roles that I feel hesitant about him for Riddler. I don’t think they’ll make his character funny and wild like the last time, they’ll probably try to make him serious like the other villains have been so far. The question is can Depp do something new with the role and would he really be the best fit? His face almost seems TOO well known, if that makes sense.
Unlike Joker he can’t hide his popular looks under some makeup so we’d be reminded constantly that this is Johnny Depp and that might take away from the movie. You could argue Angelina would do the same but since Catwoman isn’t fully evil, it works better.
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Depp would be be perfect. He could probably make it sinister and somehow scary. Someone else said David Tennant (Dr Who) could be doing it. It seems likely cos Nolan likes casting british actors for some reason and if you watch Tennant in Harry Potter 4 as Barty Crouch Jr you could see how he’d play it
What about the ventriloquist and scarface. Yeah, sure you laugh but imagine how creepy Nolan could make it.
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I really hate the whole Mr. Reese is the Riddler stuff. The Riddler’s real name is Edward Nigma
Crispin Glover would make a perfect riddler. idk why he isnt being talked about.
they should have nathan jones as bane.. >.>.. after all, bane is the one hoo ‘broke the bat’ ^_^
Johnny Depp is the most diverse actor out there. He can pull anything off. I dont care man, woman, child… if you didnt find the PREFORMANCE of Jack Sparrow amazing.. than you’re kidding yourself.. I dont care if you didnt like the story. Secondly… Angelina Jolie as catwoman would destroy this series her face is on THE NEWS everyday! She’s more played out than cotton underwear. I personally wouldnt like to see catwoman or the penguin at all. Nolan should leave those characters buried under the dirt where the last movies left them.
Cuz Crispin Glover isn’t Johnny Depp.
Ahh, Captain Jack to Michael Jackson to Riddler, why not?
It should be really good, but no superhero movie will top Dark Knight, so don’t even talk about that.
Johnny Depp as the Riddler would rock the world
Firstly, flobot, Jim Carrey did not mess up the Riddler, he just made him a bit more comedic. Secondly, Holden, how the hell can you say that Michelle Pffeifer messed up Catwoman? She was great. Anyway, now I have that off my chest, my feeling is that Mrs. Jolie - Pitt could do Catwoman very well given the chance & Johnny Depp as the Riddler…. no, I don’t think so. David Hyde Pierce, now there’s a good Riddler for you.
It’s not possible for the Penguin to be shown. The Penguin doesn’t need to be abnormal anyways. He just really needs to look similar like a Penguin. Or maybe he can be sort of abnormal. He’s a rich business man abd then he has got some problems with his hands sohe’ll wear a glove. I’m starting to see visions on how Batman and the Penguin will meet. here it goes
On a private arguement/meeting:
Cobblepot: You know what, Bruce? They won’t call me the Penguin for nothing *he takes off his gloves and starts showing his deformed fingers to Bruce Wayne*
Bruce Wayne : *Takes a look at “his” fingers for awhile then ………………………
i believe that johnny depp can pull off pretty much anything…so why not the riddler…the pictures above ( to me ) should prove it…they both have that smirky smile…and if you follow depp’s acting career(like me), you will know he is one of the most versatile actors out there…who cares if he is well known…so was Heath Ledger(r.i.p)…i do agree with weird bob, the film should try and go in a different direction because its going to be hard to top the dark knight!…i hope the riddler comes a long somewhere in the batman series of this generation…but i am sure catwoman will be around somewhere because of little clues that are given in the dark knight (listen and you might find some)!!
they cant make coleman reace the riddler and have johnny depp take over.
edward nygma is the riddler NOT coleman reace
the joker situation is sort of simular, in the end of the 1st batman film joker dies and joker is a different actor/charactor in dark knight.
everything is about to turn upside down in the next film but one thing they cant change is edward nygma to coleman reace as the riddler in the dark knight.
but comes to think batman films are starting again and its sort of different now.
I think the new batman film should include clayface. I know he seems to be far fetched but what is the true nature of this character? to desquise himself. That is pretty realistic. And he would be another character to fit the jokers message, any man could fall.