Warner Brothers Reveals 'The Riddler' Will Be Villain in "Batman 3"

[Brian Damage]

We're not officially kicking off Comic-Con until tomorrow, but today we have a huge bit of news regarding a comic book flick that likely doesn't even have a presence at this year's convention. We've gotten word from a reliable inside source with a studio casting grid that The Riddler is listed as a character for Chris Nolan's highly anticipated to the sequel to The Dark Knight, which is still called Batman 3 at Warner Bros. Even more interesting, the actor currently listed in the same grid to play the assumed villain is none other than Joseph Gordon-Levitt, whose status is just listed as "interested." Let's all say it together now: Hell. Yes!

We'd like to point out that this news should be considered confirmation that The Riddler is the villain in Batman 3 and less confirmation of the recent suggestions/rumors regarding Gordon-Levitt's casting as the enigmatic villain. A casting grid is used in the industry to keep production companies, agencies, etc. in the loop on a project's progress and the roles available for actors to potentially take. These documents are used for business planning in the industry and by no means would use internet speculation to list a character that may not even appear in the film. But when it comes to listing actors, this is info that can change at anytime, and just because an actor or studio is interested in one or the other, does not mean it will actually happen.

We're also cautious because the age range listed for the character is 35 to 45, and with Gordon-Levitt being 29 years old falls a little short of the mark. Of course, this wouldn't really be a reason for him to be excluded as characters can be modified in the script to accommodate a favored actor. On the lighter side though, the actor is fresh off working with Nolan on the brilliant Inception, so they've surely developed quite a working relationship as Gordon-Levitt called him "the genuine article… a real artist" and "a unique voice." For now we'll consider Gordon-Levitt's involvement a rumor, but seeing The Riddler in a studio casting grid is solid confirmation of Nolan's villain for Batman 3. Hopefully we'll get an official confirmation sooner than later.



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[Marvo301]

For me there will only ever be one Riddler. The late great Frank Gorshin.

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by Marvo301

For me there will only ever be one Riddler. The late great Frank Gorshin.

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I agree, Frank Gorshin is the first person I think of when we talk about the Riddler. However, I really do trust Chritopher Nolan and his casting choices. Heath Ledger was magnificent as the Joker in the Dark Knight.

[TJL]

Cool. Looking forward to how they reimage the character.

[waichingliu81]

i'm unsure about joseph gordon levitt. my first choice would be ex ugly betty actor michael urie, with crispin glover second.

[comedyfreak]

They're overlooking Penguin, they need to have him to make up for Devito's version which I didn't like.

[Marvo301]

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

They're overlooking Penguin, they need to have him to make up for Devito's version which I didn't like.

Who do you think should play the Penguin?

[Cactus Jack]

Zach Galifainakis as the penguin

Neil Patrick Harris as the riddler

Kristen Bell as catwoman

[sara]

Originally Posted by Marvo301

For me there will only ever be one Riddler. The late great Frank Gorshin.

I agree with you 100%. Frank Gorshin is the riddler period.

[comedyfreak]

Originally Posted by Marvo301

Who do you think should play the Penguin?

That's a good question I can't think of anyone in particular.

[TMC]

Originally Posted by Marvo301

Who do you think should play the Penguin?

I remember at one point, Philip Seymour Hoffman was considered for the Penguin part. He would've been envisioned as a British arms dealer. But for whatever the reason, Christopher Nolan doesn't think that the character would work in his Batman universe.