More Batman 3 Casting rumors… Johnny Depp as The Riddler?
Venkman here with some more Batman 3 casting rumors. R.P. McMurphy posted a rumor earlier this week about Angelina Jolie wanting to play Catwoman. Well Now we have yet another rumor that Batman producers want Johnny Depp to play The Riddler. UK Daily Telegraph’s inside sourse says:
“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?” a source said.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold the freakin phone, Philip Seymour Hoffman as the Penguin? Well this is just getting better by the second! I have no doubt Johnny Depp would make an amazing Riddler, but I doubt it will ever happen. As for Hoffman as the Penguin I just cant see that character exsisting in the Gotham world Nolan has created. But who knows what he has in mind. What ever Nolan decides to do for the next film, I will be 100% behind him. he obviously knows what hes doing.
What do you think about these new casting rumors? Do ya love em or hate em? To be honest I am still kind of keen to the idea of Anthony Micheal Hall playing The Riddler.
Johnny Depp is one of the greatest actors alive but I think he is too big to play The Riddler. I like Anthony Michael Hall in that role. Hoffman as Penguin could work. He would probably simply be in a tuxedo the whole time. Wait…didn’t Hoffman do that for another flick?
Depp did do a great job in Once Upon a Time in Mexico, so we know he can play that sinister role. Hoffman on the other hand, just doesn’t seem to work for me. Like the Doc said, however, Nolan knows what he is doing. So if that is his choice, then we know that it will be the perfect fit.
Depp and hoffman would be great villains in the next upcoming Batman, but i would have to say that the only way to match or top the performance by Heath Ledger as the joker would be to cast another fantastic method actor, Daniel Day Lewis. Lewis even dedicated his SAG best actor award to Ledger. After seeing such an amazing role played by Ledger, why wouldn’t Lewis want a piece of the action?
Depp is a good choice,but Hoffman? Thats a fucking joke….he is a good actor of course…..but hell no / Batman is not for him.
I think Jim Carrey should return as The Riddler. Is a great comedian but I think he can bring something more, and create a deeper more terrifying Riddler than we could imagine.
i think johnn depp would be a better riddler than jim carrey and he can adapt to any role he plays
i love Johnny Depp and think he would be absolutly amazing as the Riddler. He is the perfect person for the job and he would add so much to the film! as for Angelina Jolie as Catwoman… i just dont think shes rite for the part. She just doesnt fit into the image of Catwoman for me. And as to the Penguin, i realy dont think that he should even play a role in the new Batman movie. After all his issue was more with Alfred than Batman himself.
i would agree that Johnny Depp would be perfect for the role and he would be able to keep the kind of movie theme and a sense of darkness to it. As for hoffman though, he just couldnt cut it for this and neither could angelina jolie. they should introduce someone who isnt as well known in the villians, like black mask. i think that would be interesting
I think that Johnny Depp would be a wonderful addition to the Batman cast. However I do not think that Angelina Jolie would make a good cat woman. I have heard rumors of Cher playing that role and I believe that she would be a much better fit for that role.