While Robin Williams seems convinced that he’s the only man for the role, CinemaBlend has announced that it’s looking like that husband Joseph Gordon-Levitt might be filling Jim Carrey’s shoes if they do bring back the The Riddler.
From CinemaBlend:
First Showing has heard from a source who has laid eyes on a “casting grid” that names The Riddler as a character in Batman 3, and has Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s name alongside the character as an “interested” actor.
It’s important to know that Gordon-Levitt’s name on there is in no way confirmation that he’ll take the part, and more likely a reflection of the pervasive Internet rumors that said Nolan wanted Gordon-Levitt for the role– or at least a logical assumption that Gordon-Levitt is on the shortlist. It’s also worth noting that the Batman 3 script isn’t yet finished and there’s been no formal casting process whatsoever, so while the Riddler’s involvement in the third film may be assumed by lots of people, don’t ever stop expecting the Nolan brothers to switch things up at the last minute.
1) I will be so bummed if they don’t use The Riddler, 2) Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be perfect for the part, 3) He’d be mentally insane to turn the role down. Not only does Broseph have the natural comedic ability to pull off the part, but I think playing a villain in a big budget superhero movie would catapult him into the next phase of his career. Like, he’d be A-list status and making mad millions on everything he did.
I’m pretty much sold. What about you guys? Do you think JGL can pull it off or is there someone else you see as The Riddler?
He would be so perfect! I think he is as talented as Heath, but very under used!
I’m sold! I’d say he’s pretty perfect for the role.
I concur: he would be perfect. He has definitely replaced Shia in my celebrity crush of the moment. BTW, how crazy hot was he in Brick? Jeez!… I don’t know if it was the hair or the glasses or his nerdy yet tough guy character… great, now I gotta go watch it!
Ohhhh I love this. It’s about time for him to break out!
when heath ledger signed on for the joker people were very wtf, he cant do it!
I think this will be the same…His fans support it and the naysayers will be pleasantly surprised.
No. I think he’s an awful vocal actor. He could just sit there and act everything out, as long as he didn’t speak. I know I just threw myself to the wolves, and everyone disagrees.
I think the role would be PERFECT for Crispin Glover.
I completely agree ChloeDC! I was so unimpressed with him in “Inception” and I went in as a fan. He just bore me. His character was so one-dimensional. Granted, he did not have the best dialogue to work with. Perhaps his awesomeness shined through in the part I feel asleep in ….halfway through. Oh, and Crispin Glover, yes and yes! I couldn’t think of anyone more perfect for the part!
I agree! His character in Inception was sub-par. Gah!
I don’t care if he’s perfect for the role, he’s hot, use him
I think that it is a fantastic idea!