Heath out of Bats?
Heath Ledger seemed signed, sealed and delivered after word that he was offered the role of The Joker in the BATMAN BEGINS sequel. But now we get word from Batman-on-Film, courtesy of their "best source," that Ledger has not in fact signed a deal and instead has become reluctant to sign the contract. "Ledger is not a lock," their source says. The same report also confirms that The Penguin will be the second villain in the film and director Christopher Nolan has also offered that part to an actor. That actor just so happens to be the one who beat Heath Ledger in the Best Actor Oscar race last year - Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman however is even less of a lock than Ledger though as he's sending out signals that he may pass on the offer. So if you had your druthers, who would YOU cast as Joker and Penguin? After all, Christopher Nolan could be reading this right now and absorbing all these great ideas... Thanks to Dave for the heads-up.
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8:58PM on 07/31/2006 Add as a friend | MFC profile
for the Penguin: Bob Hoskins (if you have a doubt, watch The Long Good Friday)
for the Penguin: Bob Hoskins (if you have a doubt, watch The Long Good Friday)
8:53PM on 07/31/2006 Add as a friend | MFC profile
whoever said bob hoskins as penguin, thats a great idea. i can totally see it. he'd play it great, kinda like how he did his villian character in unleashed.
and since some people are throwing harley...
whoever said bob hoskins as penguin, thats a great idea. i can totally see it. he'd play it great, kinda like how he did his villian character in unleashed.
and since some people are throwing harley quinn things out there, even though i think she should be kept out of the series, if they did do it, id say pick isla fisher. did u see her crazyness in wedding crashers? she'd be perfect
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whoever said bob hoskins as penguin, thats a great idea. i can totally see it. he'd play it great, kinda like how he did his villian character in unleashed.
and since some people are throwing harley...
whoever said bob hoskins as penguin, thats a great idea. i can totally see it. he'd play it great, kinda like how he did his villian character in unleashed.
and since some people are throwing harley quinn things out there, even though i think she should be kept out of the series, if they did do it, id say pick isla fisher. did u see her crazyness in wedding crashers? she'd be perfect
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Take it easy people. Nolan's at the helm. We can trust him.
Take it easy people. Nolan's at the helm. We can trust him.
2:12PM on 07/31/2006 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Kinda at a loss there. All I know is I want some Harley Quinn action and it better not be Brittany "ruined Sin City" Murphy. Maybe Elsiha Cuthbert? Amanda Bynes? Bynes could at least pull off the voice, ...
Kinda at a loss there. All I know is I want some Harley Quinn action and it better not be Brittany "ruined Sin City" Murphy. Maybe Elsiha Cuthbert? Amanda Bynes? Bynes could at least pull off the voice, I dunno if she has the look for it though.
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And I think PSH would be a great choice, but after MI3, I doubt he's chomping at the bit for another part as a villain (especially the less anticipated one, in a film with two or more). Besides him, I'd a...
And I think PSH would be a great choice, but after MI3, I doubt he's chomping at the bit for another part as a villain (especially the less anticipated one, in a film with two or more). Besides him, I'd ask Paul Giamatti. He's about the same age, and you know he'd do the role justice, long before he steps in front of the camera.
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i was sold on ledger to be the new joker and now i want to see him go through with it.
and yes brittany murphy as harley quinn is the only choice if they use harley.
i was sold on ledger to be the new joker and now i want to see him go through with it.
and yes brittany murphy as harley quinn is the only choice if they use harley.
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Gotta have Quinn.
Gotta have Quinn.
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Such as CLAYFACE...PLEASE! OR even as a side villian, Killer Croc.
BUT...if it turns out that those are infact the two villians Nolan is pursuing, then ...
Such as CLAYFACE...PLEASE! OR even as a side villian, Killer Croc.
BUT...if it turns out that those are infact the two villians Nolan is pursuing, then for the Joker, I would go with Sean Penn. As for the Penguin, pay Hoffman 200 million to do it....because he is the only one that can deliver it the way I (and most of us) see the penguin in a darker tones film.
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As for Joker: Lachy Hulme or Guy Pearce. Those two, or non at all.
As for Joker: Lachy Hulme or Guy Pearce. Those two, or non at all.
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As for The Penguin, I'd go with Bob Hoskins, but Phillip Seymour Hoffman would kick all kinds of ass.
As for The Penguin, I'd go with Bob Hoskins, but Phillip Seymour Hoffman would kick all kinds of ass.
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I personally would cast someone like Brandon Lee as the Joker. We would need someone who could deliver lines as well as punches. Perhaps Seann...
I personally would cast someone like Brandon Lee as the Joker. We would need someone who could deliver lines as well as punches. Perhaps Seann William Scott could give us a 'Jim Carrey' surprise and be a decent Drama actor after showing us his goofy side for so long. He showed us his action chops in "Bulletproof Monk" with Chow Yun Fat and "Welcome to the Jungle/The Rundown" with Dwight 'The Rock' Johnson.
For the Penguin I would be looking for someone like Jack Black who has the right physical look, but would need to be a little older and more established. Perhaps Robin Williams, but toned down.
I would love to see a new villian that hasn't been used in a film yet. Like many people have said already either Killer Croc or Clay Face or even a new Catwoman. I could see Charisma Carpenter or Jessica Biel...someone lanky. Michelle Pfeiffer had the acting chops, but didn't really have the right body type for the part.
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EDWARD NORTAN as the joker! Hell yes!
I think he would be wonderful at it...
that would probobly be the best movie ever.
EDWARD NORTAN as the joker! Hell yes!
I think he would be wonderful at it...
that would probobly be the best movie ever.
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I could see Scarlett Johansson pulling off a Catwoman or Poison Ivy.
I could see Scarlett Johansson pulling off a Catwoman or Poison Ivy.
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As for the Joker? Steve Miller.
As for the Joker? Steve Miller.
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I like that Clay Face Idea too!!
I like that Clay Face Idea too!!
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As for the Joker? Steve Miller.
As for the Joker? Steve Miller.
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What's next, "Batman REALLY begins" in 3 years time, since we'll really need a remake then?
What's next, "Batman REALLY begins" in 3 years time, since we'll really need a remake then?