New Batman Villain Rumors Circulate
As The Dark Knight continues to shatter box office records, and Heath Ledger continues to garner Oscar buzz, rumors are already circulating about what big-name actors will take on the villainous roles in next Batman movie.
According to Great Britain's The Daily Telegraph, two new A-list stars are being talked about for a pair of iconic roles.
The paper, quoting "unnamed sources," reports that Warner Bros. has targeted Johnny Depp to play The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman to take on the role of The Penguin.
"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," the souce said. "And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman?"
Are we looking at the next Batman baddies?
As film fans know, Jim Carey was the last actor to portray the Riddler (in Batman Forever), while Danny De Vito played the portly penguin in Batman Returns.
It's not hard to imagine Depp or Hoffman in these roles. But do you think the Batman franchise is in danger of its villains overshadowing its hero?
January 22nd, 2009 8:50 PM
thats just not right i am so mad about this sure Jhonny Depp is a good acter and all but the only person who could ever make a good riddler is Jim Carry and the fact that the best person to play the riddler isnt going to play the part makes me want to well not see the movie!!!!!!!!!
February 28th, 2009 7:02 PM
I am a huge fan of the Batman Movies, I have everyone thats came out including the older ones. I think that Johnny Depp will do a good job, true Jim Carry was funny and did do a good job but you cant say the movie isn't good until you watch and you can't say someone won't do a good job until you see them try.
April 10th, 2009 10:33 PM
Look, fact of the matter is is that Johnny Depp will very much outdo Jim Carey as The Riddler. Philip Seymour Hoffman..we'll have to see.
April 27th, 2009 3:18 AM
no argument that jim carrey did a great job as riddler BUT that was in a Tim Burton Batman movie. the chris nolan take on batman does not call for a funny corky riddler as played by carrey, it will call for a true twisted demented narcisist that the riddler was meant to be. Johnny Depp is absolutely %100 perfect for the role. And after the job Ledger did with Joker, Depp would be the only actor on the planet that could possibly one up that of ledger. Ledger won an Oscar for the Joker... Carrey's portrayal of the Riddler would never be taken serious enough to win an Oscar