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Brian Damage · 07-03-2008, 05:11 PM

While conducting interviews with the cast of The Dark Knight this afternoon, I got a chance to chat with director Christopher Nolan and Gary Oldman about the proposed third segment of their supposed Batman trilogy. While none of us in attendance really wanted to dwell on the death of Heath Ledger, Oldman offered his thoughts on the actor's portrayal of the Joker, calling it the scariest on-screen performance he's ever seen.

He even went on to compare it to his own work as Sirius Black, saying, "Sirius Black might scare six year olds, but he doesn't scare nine year olds. It's hard to scare kids these days. Heath does. He scares everybody. This is one of the most frightening performances I have ever seen put on film." When asked if he thought they should recast Ledger for the third film, or just not include the character, Gary thought it was a good idea, "I don't see why not. I mean, they did it with Katie Holmes' character. I understand that this is a different circumstance, but I think another actor could do the job. I think Heath would want another actor to do the job."

Oldman then took a moment to think about it some more, "Maybe we don't need the Joker. Because we'll have The Riddler." Yes, Oldman alluded to the fact that The Riddler may in fact be the next on-screen Batman villain.

When I asked if he, himself, wanted to come back for a third segment, he smiled coyly, "We don't really know if Nolan is coming back." He then shook his head. "I guess I have to come back." He then put his hand to the side of his mouth as if to hide the next line from everybody, "Nolan will come back for a third one. I think we all have to." It is well known that Oldman tried to get out of appearing in The Dark Knight, but his contract wouldn't allow it.

Next, I asked Christopher Nolan if he wanted to come back for a third Batman film, and he said that he wasn't sure that he wanted to come back, "I don't know. I take my projects one at a time, and I am not thinking about that right now. I don't know if I want to come back." After that, I asked, "If you do choose to make a third Batman film, do you think that you would recast for the Joker? Or will he not appear in the film?"

Nolan's replay, "I don't know. I honestly have not taken a moment away from what is going on with the film now to even think about that. I don't know. I simply don't know."

The Dark Knight opens July 18th, 2008.

http://www.movieweb.com/news/18/29618.php

Cactus Jack · 07-03-2008, 05:32 PM

If they were to recast The Joker I would say Jake Gyllenhaal or Johnny Deep would be good

Ill have to think about The Riddler

TJL · 07-03-2008, 05:38 PM

WHy would Gary Oldman want to get out of appearing in The Dark Knight?

Was being in one of the biggest movie blockbusters such a horrible experience?

They shouldn't recast The Joker if he's supposed to come back for the next movie. Figure out something else for part 3.

But no Mr. Freeze and NO POISON IVY!

waichingliu81 · 07-04-2008, 02:46 PM

it should be the riddler and if i were to cast the actor playing that role it would be michael urie from ugly betty

Adamantium · 07-05-2008, 08:49 PM

It's obvious. The next Batman villain should be... King Tut! LOL

To quote TJL...

Tubehead · 07-05-2008, 11:25 PM

they should get jim carry to do the riddler aging.

TJL · 07-06-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamantium

It's obvious. The next Batman villain should be... King Tut! LOL

To quote TJL...

Yes! I agree totally!

How about Lord Fog, or Louie The Lilac!

Adamantium · 07-06-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Yes! I agree totally!

How about Lord Fog, or Louie The Lilac!

Or Egghead.

And if they do The Riddler again it should be nothing like Frank Gorshin and Jim Carrey's Riddler. More like the Animated Series version. Not where he's always laughing like a maniac. But where he's an brain.

07-03-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Next Batman villain revealed? While conducting interviews with the cast of The Dark Knight this afternoon, I got a chance to chat with director Christopher Nolan and Gary Oldman about the proposed third segment of their supposed Batman trilogy. While none of us in attendance really wanted to dwell on the death of Heath Ledger, Oldman offered his thoughts on the actor's portrayal of the Joker, calling it the scariest on-screen performance he's ever seen. He even went on to compare it to his own work as Sirius Black, saying, "Sirius Black might scare six year olds, but he doesn't scare nine year olds. It's hard to scare kids these days. Heath does. He scares everybody. This is one of the most frightening performances I have ever seen put on film." When asked if he thought they should recast Ledger for the third film, or just not include the character, Gary thought it was a good idea, "I don't see why not. I mean, they did it with Katie Holmes' character. I understand that this is a different circumstance, but I think another actor could do the job. I think Heath would want another actor to do the job." Oldman then took a moment to think about it some more, "Maybe we don't need the Joker. Because we'll have The Riddler." Yes, Oldman alluded to the fact that The Riddler may in fact be the next on-screen Batman villain. When I asked if he, himself, wanted to come back for a third segment, he smiled coyly, "We don't really know if Nolan is coming back." He then shook his head. "I guess I have to come back." He then put his hand to the side of his mouth as if to hide the next line from everybody, "Nolan will come back for a third one. I think we all have to." It is well known that Oldman tried to get out of appearing in The Dark Knight, but his contract wouldn't allow it. Next, I asked Christopher Nolan if he wanted to come back for a third Batman film, and he said that he wasn't sure that he wanted to come back, "I don't know. I take my projects one at a time, and I am not thinking about that right now. I don't know if I want to come back." After that, I asked, "If you do choose to make a third Batman film, do you think that you would recast for the Joker? Or will he not appear in the film?" Nolan's replay, "I don't know. I honestly have not taken a moment away from what is going on with the film now to even think about that. I don't know. I simply don't know." The Dark Knight opens July 18th, 2008. http://www.movieweb.com/news/18/29618.php
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07-03-2008, 05:32 PM	#2
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07-03-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	WHy would Gary Oldman want to get out of appearing in The Dark Knight? Was being in one of the biggest movie blockbusters such a horrible experience? They shouldn't recast The Joker if he's supposed to come back for the next movie. Figure out something else for part 3. But no Mr. Freeze and NO POISON IVY!
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07-05-2008, 11:25 PM	#6
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07-04-2008, 02:46 PM	#4
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	it should be the riddler and if i were to cast the actor playing that role it would be michael urie from ugly betty

07-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	It's obvious. The next Batman villain should be... King Tut! LOL To quote TJL...