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waichingliu81 · 07-19-2008, 12:15 PM

Tue 01 Jul 1:20 PM

Gary Oldman has let slip a major secret for the next Batman movie - the Riddler will be the major villain.

The Dark Knight features The Joker and Two Face, with the original plan being - SPOILER ALERT - that the Joker would feature again in the following film.

But assuming that movie bosses don't cast again following Heath Ledger's death, there's a space for another one of Batman's nemeses to appear on the big screen. And Oldman has revealed that it's The Riddler's turn. Jim Carrey last played the character in Batman Forever.

Not that Oldman doesn't think it is a particularly bad idea for another actor to play the Joker.

He told Movieweb, "I don't see why not. I mean, they did it with Katie Holmes' character (she is being played by Maggie Gyllenhaal). 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.

"Maybe we don't need the Joker. Because we'll have The Riddler."

Oldman was more coy about whether he will feature in the third film following reports that he was less than happy to reprise his role as Lt James Gordon in The Dark Knight. "I guess I have to come back. We all have to."

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/01072008/...er-next-0.html

Cactus Jack · 07-19-2008, 12:28 PM

If they have a new Joker it should be James Franco.

Cactus Jack · 07-19-2008, 01:00 PM

Who should play The Riddler?
Jake Gyllenhaal
Maybe one of the Frat Pack or Team Apatow guys can play him LOL

TJL · 07-19-2008, 01:34 PM

I haven't seen The Dark Knight, so i don't know if the storyline makes it possible for the Joker to return.

But if it does, then why not bring back the Joker?

Unfortunatly, they have to recast the part. There is no way around it. I'm sure there will be lots of actors out there willing to take a shot at it.

waichingliu81 · 07-19-2008, 03:00 PM

personally, i don't think they should recast the joker. it just wouldn't be right. besides, it would be an insult to heath and his family if they filmed another version of the dark knight- or make another film on the joker under a different title.

they should make a movie where batman faces the riddler for eg- and the person who for me should play that role is michael urie- who plays marc st james in ugly betty. i can envisage him as the riddler

Mikado · 07-19-2008, 03:11 PM

If they do recast the Joker, I hope they give him better makeup.....this joker looks like he was made up by a 4 yr old playing with her moms makeup kit!

mrs.gingerhinkley · 07-19-2008, 08:31 PM

^yes, but in my opinion, that only inhanced the kind of crazy freakyness of the Joker.

PlayOn · 07-19-2008, 09:15 PM

cool. i hope they tell a little of the riddler's back ground like they did two face, the joker and batman. i don't care who plays him, as long as he can act.

07-19-2008, 12:15 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Batman to fight The Riddler next Tue 01 Jul 1:20 PM Gary Oldman has let slip a major secret for the next Batman movie - the Riddler will be the major villain. The Dark Knight features The Joker and Two Face, with the original plan being - SPOILER ALERT - that the Joker would feature again in the following film. But assuming that movie bosses don't cast again following Heath Ledger's death, there's a space for another one of Batman's nemeses to appear on the big screen. And Oldman has revealed that it's The Riddler's turn. Jim Carrey last played the character in Batman Forever. Not that Oldman doesn't think it is a particularly bad idea for another actor to play the Joker. He told Movieweb, "I don't see why not. I mean, they did it with Katie Holmes' character (she is being played by Maggie Gyllenhaal). 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. "Maybe we don't need the Joker. Because we'll have The Riddler." Oldman was more coy about whether he will feature in the third film following reports that he was less than happy to reprise his role as Lt James Gordon in The Dark Knight. "I guess I have to come back. We all have to." http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/01072008/...er-next-0.html

07-19-2008, 12:28 PM	#2
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I haven't seen The Dark Knight, so i don't know if the storyline makes it possible for the Joker to return. But if it does, then why not bring back the Joker? Unfortunatly, they have to recast the part. There is no way around it. I'm sure there will be lots of actors out there willing to take a shot at it.
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07-19-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
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07-19-2008, 01:00 PM	#3
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Who should play The Riddler? Jake Gyllenhaal Maybe one of the Frat Pack or Team Apatow guys can play him LOL

07-19-2008, 03:00 PM	#5
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	personally, i don't think they should recast the joker. it just wouldn't be right. besides, it would be an insult to heath and his family if they filmed another version of the dark knight- or make another film on the joker under a different title. they should make a movie where batman faces the riddler for eg- and the person who for me should play that role is michael urie- who plays marc st james in ugly betty. i can envisage him as the riddler

07-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	If they do recast the Joker, I hope they give him better makeup.....this joker looks like he was made up by a 4 yr old playing with her moms makeup kit!