Who could the Caped Crusader possibly face? And who would step into the roles?
As fans are sadly aware, the Joker�at least Heath Ledger’s interpretation�will not be returning to Gotham City for a third Batman film. With that in mind, there’s an oversized pair of clown-shoes in Arkham that desperately need filling. But who could possibly top the late Heath Ledger as Batman’s latest nemesis? Is it even possible?
Everybody seems to have an opinion about the next Bat rogue, and the National Enquirer is weighing in as well. The tabloid paper reports that Johnny Depp and Philip Seymour Hoffman have been tipped for the roles of the Riddler and the Penguin respectively.
“Producers are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp,” sources tell the Enquirer. “And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman?”
Word about The Riddler is hardly news, as we reported last month. Johnny Depp would be an interesting choice for the villain, but there’s some fear that it’ll turn out as a simple Joker imitation�especially considering he was considered a contender for the criminal clown years ago. Similarly, rumors circulated about Philip Seymour Hoffman’s involvement as The Penguin back when the villain was alleged to have a cameo in The Dark Knight.
Given the source, it’s hard to consider these rumors at all reliable. That still doesn’t stop the mind from speculating on the possibilities. Stay tuned for more news on possible casting rumors in the weeks to come!
Credit: Wizard
