Edward Norton would gladly take a role in the next Batman film
Sep. 27, 2010
This is a small tidbit that managed to slip through the cracks over the weekend. But it's also a fun one to ponder the possibilities over. Plus, I really like Edward Norton and think he's a super classy guy.
On Friday, IGN UK discussed Norton's upcoming film STONE. But of course, they also got into the Hulk situation again. He basically gave the site the same gist as he had everyone else, and obviously had no hard feelings about Mark Ruffalo taking on the role. "I think I said everything I want to say in the one thing I put out about that. It was a great privilege to do it, and I couldn't be more appreciative of everybody's support and positivity towards that because I love those films too. And I hate it when they miss. I hate it when they miss on one - it seems like such a wasted opportunity. But the truth is I'm probably more naturally interested in doing something that I haven't done. I have only good thoughts towards that though," Norton explained.
He said that he wasn't against doing another superhero film. In fact, if a good role came along, he would snatch it right up.
"Chris Nolan's making the best ones out there by far. I'd do one with him. He's set a new bar for sure, and I think he's done a great, great job," said Norton. IGN asked if the actor would be up for playing a villain in the next BATMAN film, "That would be fun, I would not say no to that." They even asked if he would play the Riddler, "Your guys can put their votes in on that."
Hmmmm...Norton as the Riddler. Would it work? Is there another villain that might be better suited for him? Did they just say that because both characters share the same name? Tell us what you think!
| Extra Tidbit: | Norton and Ron Livingston were college buddies at Yale. |
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| Source: | IGN UK |
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Norton = God
It works
Additionally, I would like to see Hush as a villain, if not a Bane that was actually intelligent.
Additionally, I would like to see Hush as a villain, if not a Bane that was actually intelligent.
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NO S#!T
...except Katie Holmes... Good career choice!
Norton is great, yes - BUT maybe too much of a "heavy hitter" for Nolan's Bats. Same with J. Depp - I wouldn't want to see them in there...
...then again, abcdehacademy had it pegged: THE VENTRILOQUIST!
Why not? After all, in TDK the mob "...turned to a man they didn't fully understand..." So, why not a man obviously split?
Besides, he's a REAL man. Norton could absolutely pull this
...except Katie Holmes... Good career choice!
Norton is great, yes - BUT maybe too much of a "heavy hitter" for Nolan's Bats. Same with J. Depp - I wouldn't want to see them in there...
...then again, abcdehacademy had it pegged: THE VENTRILOQUIST!
Why not? After all, in TDK the mob "...turned to a man they didn't fully understand..." So, why not a man obviously split?
Besides, he's a REAL man. Norton could absolutely pull this off PERFECTLY with his previous dual personality roles, and he has the weight to bring a realism to the character. Norton would make him believable, not laughable.
The Riddler's always been a second rate Joker. Never ruthless or psychotic.
The problem is that Ledger pushed it SO incredibly, and we were given Two-Face for an added layer with a splash of Scarecrow...
B3 has to have another villain... S000o..?.. The Penguin is perfect. Again, a REAL man.
...but I go with Bob Hoskins. He's got the gruff for an arms dealer with a penchant for faux refinement. Plus he IS short and portly already. I've always imagined the Penguin British anyway'
Hoffman? Great actor, but see previous comments about Norton. Same reason why I'm not even entertaining the idea of J. Depp in the movie.
Oldham disappears in his roles, Caine is a superb background actor that doesn't DEMAND your attention, as was Neeson, and Bale has been made by Batman...
Nolan's Bats do not need any "name" actor.
how about...
You Know What?
Michael C. Hall
He could play the role
NORTON AS THE RIDDLER???????
Bring back Jim Carrey!
I'd love to see Norton in such a film though, talented guy.
I'd love to see Norton in such a film though, talented guy.
THE VENTRILOQUIST
Sounds Good
Other than that...Norton could pull off a straight-faced sociopath that could easily match the calibur of The Joker, yet access an entirely new territory of fear. Too bad they already used up Zsasz...he'd be even better for that. Howabout a standalone Bat-franchise R-Rated?
Other than that...Norton could pull off a straight-faced sociopath that could easily match the calibur of The Joker, yet access an entirely new territory of fear. Too bad they already used up Zsasz...he'd be even better for that. Howabout a standalone Bat-franchise R-Rated?