Thursday, December 18 2008, 09:14 GMT
Murphy, LaBeouf join 'Batman 3'?
By Lara Martin

Eddie Murphy and Shia LaBeouf have reportedly signed up for roles in the sequel to The Dark Knight.

Beverly Hills Cop star Murphy has been tipped to play the Riddler, despite speculation that Johnny Depp would take on the role made famous by Jim Carrey in 1995's Batman Forever.

"Eddie's a fantastic addition," an insider told The Sun. "Everyone's excited to see what he does as the Riddler."

Transformers actor LaBeouf has been linked with the part of Robin, the Caped Crusader's sidekick.

The sequel is being produced under the working title of Gotham and has been slated for a 2010 release date.

Recently it was rumoured that The Constant Gardener star Rachel Weisz was in contention to play Catwoman.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a138791/murphy-labeouf-join-batman-3.html

The rumors are false according to Alan Horn (The President of Warner Brothers)

http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10194/tcid/1

Let's hope they are, although Shia would make a good side kick for Batman.

If the rumors were true, then Bale would be out, since he doesn't want Robin in this franchise. So Eddie Murphy would step up and play The Riddler, Batman/Bruce Wayne, many citizens of Gotham City (men & women), Chief O'Hara, The Penguin, The Clock King, Mr. Freeze, Detective Harvey Bullock and probably a few other roles. ;)

i just checked the other internet sources and yes, it is utter nonsense. eddie even released a statement this week, and cleared up the rumours by denying of any involvement with the third batman film.

as for shia playing robin, i am not sure about that one myself.