[Sailor Abbey]

http://www.thesun.co...icle2048300.ece

Eddie Murphy is a terrible actor. I wish Nolan the best of luck... it sounds like he's going to need it this time.

Laters

[Heccubus]

If this had been reported in a magazine or newspaper with an actual reputation, I could understand people accidentally believing it. But it wasn't. It was reported in The Sun. This has already been ousted as a completely false rumour.
The other red flag here: Christopher Nolan has specifically stated that he has no plans of introducing Robin in this franchise. Beyond that, I'm sure the man has enough brains not to let any of the vacuous, talentless shills mentioned in this article become a part of what is shaping up to be the only consistently good live-action Batman franchise in the history of the character.

[Sailor Abbey]

If this had been reported in a magazine or newspaper with an actual reputation, I could understand people accidentally believing it. But it wasn't. It was reported in The Sun. This has already been ousted as a completely false rumour.
The other red flag here: Christopher Nolan has specifically stated that he has no plans of introducing Robin in this franchise. Beyond that, I'm sure the man has enough brains not to let any of the vacuous, talentless shills mentioned in this article become a part of what is shaping up to be the only consistently good live-action Batman franchise in the history of the character.

Ok, it was like... 530 in the morning when I read it - cut me some slack. I for real had just stumbled out of bed - no coffe - no clothes - no nothing. And I had a very high fever.

I just found out it none of it was true, so I can go back to puking my guts out without the added stress of a shitty movie looming over me.

[TruJade]

And Shia LaBoeuf as Robin!
that is pretty preposterous

i mean he may have some talent, but not Robin talent
and besides im still hoping that the Boy Wonder
might actually be a young teen when they finally cast the role.

No more of these 20 or 30 somethings trying to mess it up.
These are the Batman films done right people!
lets try to remember that

[Icey]

If anyone should play Robin, Justin Long should. He's the best Robin I've ever seen.

[Slade]

Shia LeBeouf has no talent. That's why he was the sorta-co-star of an old and crappy Disney Channel sitcom. I sadly cannot explain how he hit mainstream movies any more than I can explain how so many other talentless actors and actresses continue to star in dreadful films so utterly devoid of any value besides being lessons on what not to do when making movies.

That article is terrifying, and I am very glad it is a hoax.

[Spoon Poetic]

I don't like the guy but I gotta disagree with ya on his talent levels. He's not great but he's better than a lot of the other Hollywood sludge Disney has churned out. He was good in Holes, and I've heard he was good in Transformers but I've yet to see that. Of course he was terrible in Indy/CrysSkull but I think ANYONE would have been terrible in that role, considering it was a stupid stupid role. He's mediocre at best, and definitely a douche, but I wouldn't say he's no talent.

I think the same would go for the role of Robin in this particular franchise of Batman movies. Anyone would be a terrible Robin, because Robin would be a terrible role to stick in these movies.

[mireaux7]

http://www.thesun.co...icle2048300.ece

Eddie Murphy is a terrible actor. I wish Nolan the best of luck... it sounds like he's going to need it this time.

Laters

i could see Conan O'Brien playing the riddler, someone with Irish ancestry and a bit of tongue in cheek humor.

[Vesuvius]

I don't know about the character of the Riddler in these new Batman films, especially directed by Christopher Nolan.

What I've noticed about Batman Begins and the Dark Knight is that none of the villains come of as deliberately comical. These are serious people that have serious, darker, emotional problems. Scarecrow was sick in the head. Joker was a maniac whose only joy was chaos. Two-face was a fallen and broken "knight in shining armor." The Riddler would have to follow a path that carves him as genuine, not a goofball or someone even clever or funny.

I actually wouldn't want to see the Riddler in a CN directed film that is doing silly things, therefore he shouldn't be played by someone known for their rampant sillyness. I don't think that these CN films would even allow a man in green tights to grace the screen, spewing riddles that can be figured out by six year olds. These movies are more on the serious side.

Conan O'Brien is a funny guy and all, but he'd be better suited for either a Tim Burton film or a Joel Schumacher atrocity. Actually, wait, I'd say it would be Johnny Depp if it were a Tim Burton film...

If the Riddler did make an appearance in a new Batman film, it would have to be someone that is not known for humorous roles or a jolly disposition, the Riddler should be played by a thinker, not a moron.

[mireaux7]

I don't know about the character of the Riddler in these new Batman films, especially directed by Christopher Nolan.

What I've noticed about Batman Begins and the Dark Knight is that none of the villains come of as deliberately comical. These are serious people that have serious, darker, emotional problems. Scarecrow was sick in the head. Joker was a maniac whose only joy was chaos. Two-face was a fallen and broken "knight in shining armor." The Riddler would have to follow a path that carves him as genuine, not a goofball or someone even clever or funny.

I actually wouldn't want to see the Riddler in a CN directed film that is doing silly things, therefore he shouldn't be played by someone known for their rampant sillyness. I don't think that these CN films would even allow a man in green tights to grace the screen, spewing riddles that can be figured out by six year olds. These movies are more on the serious side.

Conan O'Brien is a funny guy and all, but he'd be better suited for either a Tim Burton film or a Joel Schumacher atrocity. Actually, wait, I'd say it would be Johnny Depp if it were a Tim Burton film...

If the Riddler did make an appearance in a new Batman film, it would have to be someone that is not known for humorous roles or a jolly disposition, the Riddler should be played by a thinker, not a moron.

so, based upon your input, who would you suggest as candidates for consideration for the role of the Riddler for a CN directed film?

[Vesuvius]

so, based upon your input, who would you suggest as candidates for consideration for the role of the Riddler for a CN directed film?

I have four ideas of who could play a good Riddler:

1) Alan Rickman: This guy can brood! He is awesome as Snape in the Harry Potter films, and I haven't seen a film yet where he could not play the part. He is best as a serious character that can make an audience think, not by what he says, but how he can portray emotion with just a glance, sneer, etc. However, because he's with the HP franchise, who knows if he'd have time for Batman, or would anyone live it down that "Snape is the Riddler!"

2) Julian Sands: Some of you may recognize this guy. He was in the "Warlock" films in the early 90's and has been playing in various films as a supporting character here and there. I choose him though because of his ability to be very serious and dark, all while showing a side of genius and intelligent charm.

3) Jason Isaacs: Heh, another from the HP franchise. Most will recognize him as Draco Malfoy's dad, Lucius. This guy is awesome because not many people know/recognize him, and he can act really well. The Riddler is a thinking character and this guy could most probably pull it off without any problems because of his nonchalant demeanor and I imagine he could toy with Batman with only a slight sneer of accomplishment.

4) Jeremy Irons: This guy has the voice that would be convincing and the sadistic mannerisms to really fit into a Batman film. You may recognize him from "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and the voice of Scar from the "Lion King." This guy can be a villain and act out with believability as of why he's doing what he's doing.

These are my thoughts as to what would make a believable Riddler, not just some comic character that is quite frankly, another Joker. The problem with the older Batman films is it seemed that another Joker was needed. Joel Schumaker's Riddler was just another Joker. Schumaker's Mr. Freeze was just another Joker in a sense. Now with CN's Batman, we don't need another Joker, we need a more serious character that can be more dangerous and intelligent rather than impulsive and chaotic, but not another Ras al Gul.

[TruJade]

I have four ideas of who could play a good Riddler:

1) Alan Rickman: This guy can brood! He is awesome as Snape in the Harry Potter films, and I haven't seen a film yet where he could not play the part. He is best as a serious character that can make an audience think, not by what he says, but how he can portray emotion with just a glance, sneer, etc. However, because he's with the HP franchise, who knows if he'd have time for Batman, or would anyone live it down that "Snape is the Riddler!"

Alan Rickman as The Riddler would just be freaky
Much like how WBKids tried a lanky almost emo-esque Riddler
for the surprisingly entertaining THE BATMAN tv series
It was unsettling.

[Ghello]

Wait, I thought Depp was announced as the Riddler, or is that some old rumor?

[Vesuvius]

TruJade: That Riddler pic is terrible along with the entirety of "The Batman" cartoon. A fully acrobatic and obese Penguin is not realistic. Joker pulling sick pranks with dreadlocks is stupid. The whole show was garbage. I caught a few episodes and was disgusted by it. No where near as good as "Batman: The Animated Series"

Alan Rickman doesn't have to look or be Goth or Emo to be the Riddler, he just has to be a quite thinking man whose danger is his superb intelligence.

As for Depp being the Riddler... I hope it's just a rumor. There is nothing special about Depp. He's just another actor. Big deal. I feel he ruined Willy Wonka with Burton's fodder as a film. Gene Wilder IS Willy Wonka. Heck, even Bill Murray would be an awesome Willy Wonka or even a Riddler now that I think about it.

[Ghello]

I doubt it was Depps fault entirely to do with Charlie and His Factory being shit. It was too much of a rehash of the old one, all the music was awful, and Burton especially doesn't have to put his "Dark" touch on everything he directs, in this film it was just unnecessary.

Though Depp is a good actor and can act almost any role he's given well, I don't see why this would be a terrible choice.