Joker Casting Threads [merged-30]

[Lone Wolf]

Exactly.

[CrimsonMist]

Saying his opinion makes him anal retentive? That makes him anal retetive?

Leave this place now. :(


no. I quoted him, where he was saying that the Joker doesnt have a name, and that it was created by Burton, when someone said that they could see Leary pull off Burton's Jack Napier.

THAT was the "now you're being anal retentive" part.

[Lone Wolf]

no. I quoted him, where he was saying that the Joker doesnt have a name, and that it was created by Burton, when someone said that they could see Leary pull off Burton's Jack Napier.

THAT was the "now you're being anal retentive" part.

Still its someones opinion on the subject,so what.

Did name calling get you anywhere?

[CrimsonMist]

Still its someones opinion on the subject,so what.

Did name calling get you anywhere?

it wasnt an opinion. Sure, he was stating the facts(Napier being a name given to the character by Burton). But is it really neccesary to go off saying Jack Napier isnt The Joker? Besides, what patrickbateman(the one who said he would liked to have seen Leary as Burton's Napier) meant, and this is only an assumption, was that he wanted to see Leary as that gangster in Burton's film.

I find it being anal retentive to off and be so "correct" about something like that. Who cares if someone uses Jack Napier?

and to answer your other question, sometimes. :D

[Dark Night II]

He does have "the look"... But as far as his acting goes, I don't really think he could pull it off.
i agree with you. he tends to play more serious roles eg the guy in the pianist which he won an oscar for and jack driscoll in king kong

[IKnowSomeJudo]

It's AdriEn. And yes, he already looks like the Joker even without makeup. He can pull it off, the guy's a terrific actor and an oscar winner.

[Nivek]

I think the perfect Joker is the guy who plays Quentin on nip/tuck. Look at the torture scene in the season finale and tell me that doesn't feel like Joker.

Okay, thats NOT the Joker. That came off as trite Soap Opera meets c grade Thriller crap. I was so incredibly dissapointed in that Finale (as was other long term Nip/Tuck fans), and it's near insulting to think anyone would want Bruno Campos as the Joker after that. Carver scars to not make someone the Joker, since the Joker has never cut smiles into peoples faces, especially his own.

[LadyVader]

I think Adrien and Christian could work well together, but not as well as Crispin and Christian, IMHO.

[Bullseye]

I understand that Brody is a good actor. I am just not a fan.

[BinaryJustin]

I vote for Eccleston.

http://tinypic.com/j9u6ox.jpg

Paul Bettany is too young and too fair-skinned.

Crispin Glover looks like his Joker would annoy you but wouldn't be able to hurt a fly.

Christopher Eccleston's grin is manic. He's also thin without being weedy, can do camp without being hammy and is quite (unconventionally) good-looking.

[BK]

Paul Bettany is too young and too fair-skinned.
:confused:

Bettany is like 34 (around the same age as Bale) and it's impossible to be "too fair-skinned" for this role considering any actor cast would have to put on the white makeup anyway.

But I do agree with the rest of your post. Eccleston no doubt has the best features for this role and I hope he nabs the role. Bettany is my close second though.

[Bullseye]

I still have hope for Johnny Depp to be considered for The Joker.

[regwec]

It's still Eccleston for me, with Bettany a near second.

[BinaryJustin]

:confused:

Bettany is like 34 (around the same age as Bale) and it's impossible to be "too fair-skinned" for this role considering any actor cast would have to put on the white makeup anyway.

Well, they're both obviously white but Paul Bettany looks Nordic whereas Christopher Eccleston looks Anglo-Saxon. It's not just about skin-tone but facial structure and stuff. I can't explain it any better than that.

All the people who want Bettany in the role may as well subsitute Boris Becker because he's slim and pale too.

http://www.gary99.utvinternet.com/tennis/badhair/boris-becker.jpghttp://www.notrecinema.com/images/stars/paulbettany.jpg

[Bullseye]

Bettany is my second favorite.

[regwec]

With makeup and hairdye, it really won't be an issue.

[Bullseye]

Bettany is an excellent choice.

[BK]

Well, they're both obviously white but Paul Bettany looks Nordic whereas Christopher Eccleston looks Anglo-Saxon. It's not just about skin-tone but facial structure and stuff. I can't explain it any better than that.

All the people who want Bettany in the role may as well subsitute Boris Becker because he's slim and pale too.

http://www.gary99.utvinternet.com/tennis/badhair/boris-becker.jpghttp://www.notrecinema.com/images/stars/paulbettany.jpg
Have you seen the Da Vinci Code teaser trailer? Bettany's in that and he shows quite a bit of intensity in his face in the small amount of time he's shown. Also, you should check out his film Gangster No. 1. It really shows Bettany's range and his evil grin/gaze is ideal for the Joker. :up:

[Bullseye]

Bettany could be a menacing Joker. Something Nicholson didn't quite show.

[celldog]

now you're just being anal retentive.

Leary is next to perfect for this role. He's a crazy person. He fits the Joker's personality better than Lachey Hulme and that Paul Bettany guy.

Who cares if he's in his late 40's? Does he LOOK like he's in his 40s? Not really. And i dont think anyone else other than fanboys would be complaining about his age. Hollywood has make up, make up can make people look younger or older.

I think he's a great choice.


Too true!! the Joker looks to be in his 40's anyway!! And that's not old!!! Leary is the guy!! I hope he is asked to try for the part.

[celldog]

http://www.actustar.com/photos/learydennis1.jpg :joker:

[Brian2887]

I just rewatched Veronica Mars' season 1 finale, and I am going to further stress the idea of Jason Dohring for the role. He is the best young actor I've seen in a long time, and I think he has quite the career in front of him. He really reminds me of a young Edward Norton. Again, though, he's only 23. By the time BB 2 would be filming, he'd be 24 or 25, which is still pretty young. Granted, age isn't that big a factor under white paint and green hair.

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Tim Roth, Paul Bettany, and Jason Lee are probably more in the age range being looked at, but I think Jason Dohring is a real talent who deserves a look.

[The Undertaker]

Leary is good as a comedian. He's not an actor.

Wrong.

Rescue Me is one of the best TV shows on the air, if not the best. He's one hell of an actor. If you say he's not then I suggest you to watch sometime.

[celldog]

Wrong.

Rescue Me is one of the best TV shows on the air, if not the best. He's one hell of an actor. If you say he's not then I suggest you to watch sometime.


Thank You!!

He acts his butt off in that show!!

[SUPERSEBAS]

I still have hope, I FIND THIS ON THE WEB!!!!!!!!!!!!


Glover Still in Running for the Joker?
Batman Begins sequel may end up casting the weird one as its Clown Prince of Crime after all.



He’s in. He’s out. He’s back in again. Crispin Glover is reportedly still in the running to play the Joker in the sequel to Batman Begins.

So says a studio insider who told Legions of Gotham "fan favorite Crispin Glover IS being highly considered for the role of Joker by WB at this point. He IS a contender. It means NOTHING in terms of final or even preliminary casting, so don't get too excited...but to me, its really nice to see that WB has their head in the right place in casting the clown prince of crime and is obviously listening to the fans. Kudos WB!"

[Bullseye]

I thought Glover was just mentioned and not in the running for The Joker.

[MaskedManJRK]

Wrong.

Rescue Me is one of the best TV shows on the air, if not the best. He's one hell of an actor. If you say he's not then I suggest you to watch sometime.

Yeah, he's great on that show.

"You can either do two things for me: Blow me or make me a sandwich, and since I'm not hungry and in no need for head, I guess you're pretty much s**t out of luck!"

:D

[Bullseye]

Denis Leary is a joker. That's it. He's Funny.

He's not an actor.

[Mr. Socko]

Jack was 55 when he played the Joker in '89.

[Katsuro]

I really haven't heard a single thing concerning Glover actually being considered for the role. I've heard nothing but fan nominations, but nothing even close to suggest he's being considered. No insider reports or quotes from the actor (unlike Lachy Hulme who has been quoted as saying he's trying to get the role).

I really, really dont want Glover cast in this role, I cant stress that enough. I dont know what people see in him. Sure, he's tall and lanky, and I guess his face kinda resembles how the Joker is drawn by certain artists, but looks alone aren't as important as acting ability. Yes, it is possible that Glover could somehow be able to pull it off, but I dont see how you can want an actor so bad based off of potential. Like i said earlier SUPERSEBAS, your argument is basically the equivalent of me wanting someone like Will Ferrel for the role, simply because I think he may be able to do Joker, even though we've never seen anything to suggest that he could. Heck, maybe... um.. Michael Moore could do Joker too. I mean, he's done nothing but liberal documentaries that I know of, but like you said, Robin Williams went from Mrs. Doubtfire to Insomnia, so maybe Michael Moore could go from Bowling for Columbine to playing the Joker. Of course, am I really suggesting we cast Michael Moore? Of course not! Sure, Michael Moore could loose tons of weight and gain incredible acting skill, but I dont think he should be cast based on the possibility that he might somehow be able to do it. Especially not when there are much better actors out there who have already proven they can act evil and sinister (Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1)

So until I see something that suggests that Crispin Glover might actually be able to play a character like this, i'll continue to hate the idea of him doing it.

[Brian2887]

I really haven't heard a single thing concerning Glover actually being considered for the role. I've heard nothing but fan nominations, but nothing even close to suggest he's being considered. No insider reports or quotes from the actor (unlike Lachy Hulme who has been quoted as saying he's trying to get the role).

I really, really dont want Glover cast in this role, I cant stress that enough. I dont know what people see in him. Sure, he's tall and lanky, and I guess his face kinda resembles how the Joker is drawn by certain artists, but looks alone aren't as important as acting ability. Yes, it is possible that Glover could somehow be able to pull it off, but I dont see how you can want an actor so bad based off of potential. Like i said earlier SUPERSEBAS, your argument is basically the equivalent of me wanting someone like Will Ferrel for the role, simply because I think he may be able to do Joker, even though we've never seen anything to suggest that he could. Heck, maybe... um.. Michael Moore could do Joker too. I mean, he's done nothing but liberal documentaries that I know of, but like you said, Robin Williams went from Mrs. Doubtfire to Insomnia, so maybe Michael Moore could go from Bowling for Columbine to playing the Joker. Of course, am I really suggesting we cast Michael Moore? Of course not! Sure, Michael Moore could loose tons of weight and gain incredible acting skill, but I dont think he should be cast based on the possibility that he might somehow be able to do it. Especially not when there are much better actors out there who have already proven they can act evil and sinister (Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1)

So until I see something that suggests that Crispin Glover might actually be able to play a character like this, i'll continue to hate the idea of him doing it.


Very, very well put. I agree 100 percent.

[Caliber]

Come on guys!! Who else?? He's got the manic thing down.

He's truly is a comedian who understands "dark humor".

He's got the angular face features already. Just paint him white.


He does serious roles already.

I've been saying this for a while. I think he could do it because it possible for him to do a crazy role.

[Mr Sensitive]

So until I see something that suggests that Crispin Glover might actually be able to play a character like this, i'll continue to hate the idea of him doing it.

The combination of the Thin Man and Willard seems pretty neat to suggest a very interesting Joker.

[regwec]

The thin man wasn't even a speaking part. How can you possibly imagine that it qualifies Glover to play a lead villain, with the responsibility to surpass Jack Nicholson?

[Mr Sensitive]

The thin man wasn't even a speaking part. How can you possibly imagine that it qualifies Glover to play a lead villain, with the responsibility to surpass Jack Nicholson?

Well, you don't need to speak in order to convey the needed information for acting. In Persona, by Bergman, Liv Ullman doesn't speak, and it is one of the greatest roles she ever had (and she had plenty of it).

And besides, Glover speaks a good deal in Williard, and that was really good acting.

And, to conclude: Jack Nicholson's Joker wasn't good.
"Oh oh oh me Gawd! How can you possibly say that?"

Burton's version of the Joker was not decisive, far from it. Many of the campy elements are still there. Nicholson, although a great actor (one of my favourites) was already a bit old and reasonably fat for the role.

It was no good, and it won't be difficult to surpass him if Glover or any other fits in Nolan's vision.

[regwec]

I didn't say that "Jack Nicholson and Tim Burton's interpetations of The Joker- physically, dramatically and psychologically- were entirely faithful to the character's comic-book incarnations". What I said was that whoever nabs the role this time round will have to try to give a better, more rounded performance than Jack Nicholson- whether or not they are tall enough, thin enough or young enough. I see no evidence that Glover could achieve that.

[lionhart]

I thought Glover was just mentioned and not in the running for The Joker.

He's not. Supersebas is delusional.

[Bullseye]

I am not sure why Glover was ever mentioned as The Joker.

[Mr. Socko]

Glover would just suck as the Joker. He can play an evil crazy maniac but he has no humor in him. I thought Jack Nicholson's Joker was great, it wasn't 100% entirely like the comic books but it innovated The Joker in a new way and I think it'll be pretty hard for Nolan's Joker to out-do that. The only chance of Nolan's Joker even being better then Nicholson is if Nolan's Joker is completley different then what Jack was. Nolan's Joker has got to be dark, very evil, and demented using sick twisted humor. If not then people will just compare him to Nicholson and say it's not as good. Whoever this new Joker is, he can't use the same Joker gimmick that Jack used, he's got to go far away and beyond. And the look, he can't use Jack's look either. Meaning they must make him actually appear much more evil, put him in a dark trench coat and the night most of the time. Give him dark green hair and no permanent smile. This can't be a do-over of Jack's Joker. But an all new Joker, like Arkham Asylum's Joker. Look at the manip of Conrad Veidt as The Joker and you'll know how I want The Joker to look like.

[Bullseye]

I thought Nicholson lacked the menace that he needed to play The Joker.

[regwec]

I think the best way for Nolan's Joker to surpass Burton's is for Nolan's to be a fully-rounded character with believable motivations and an undercurrent of slapstick/insanity, rather than just a uber-whacko with crazy plots and delusions. I don't think that the new Joker needs to be "intensified" as such, and I certainly don't think he needs to be more violent. He just needs to be more three dimensional.

[Mr. Socko]

I thought Nicholson lacked the menace that he needed to play The Joker.

Thats because his Joker wasn't an evil, demented, crazy, madman like the one you see in Arkham Asylum. But more of a nutty Joker from the 70/early 80s comics. There have been many different versions of The Joker, some are more menacing then others. Saying he wasn't evil and menacing enough is all wrong, there are Jokers from the comics that weren't as evil as Nicholson was so he was actually more menacing then them. Guess it just depends who you are comparing him to. Lets compare him to The Joker from Adam West's 60's show. Now is Jack still not menacing compared to him? See what I mean.

[Mr Sensitive]

I didn't say that "Jack Nicholson and Tim Burton's interpetations of The Joker- physically, dramatically and psychologically- were entirely faithful to the character's comic-book incarnations". What I said was that whoever nabs the role this time round will have to try to give a better, more rounded performance than Jack Nicholson- whether or not they are tall enough, thin enough or young enough. I see no evidence that Glover could achieve that.

Nor did I say you said so, regwec.

And that's why it won't be difficult to surpass Nicholson in that particular role.

But a "more rounded performance" than Nicholson will be tough. His was so rounded that he couldn't even run.

[Bullseye]

I understand what you're saying. I just hope the The Joker won't be like he was in the Batman movie.

[Mr. Socko]

I think the best way for Nolan's Joker to surpass Burton's is for Nolan's to be a fully-rounded character with believable motivations and an undercurrent of slapstick/insanity, rather than just a uber-whacko with crazy plots and delusions. I don't think that the new Joker needs to be "intensified" as such, and I certainly don't think he needs to be more violent. He just needs to be more three dimensional.

I agree, and no stupid useless sub-plot involving smylex just so it'll seem closer to the comics.

But I thought Jack was "well rounded" in the role. He was balanced with crazy humor just as he was evil. He wasn't more humorous then evil and vise versa.

[Bullseye]

Smylex? Where did that come from?

[Mr. Socko]

He said:

rather than just a uber-whacko with crazy plots and delusions.

The smylex was a crazy plot the Joker had. Mix hair spray and gel together and you will die of the smylex? Yeah, it was pretty stupid.

[Bullseye]

Oh the plot from Batman. Yeah...

[regwec]

N2O

[Two-Face]

I don't want to see that Smylex since Nolan's Batman movie nothing to do with Burton's Batman movie.

[Bullseye]

I think the go a whole different direction with The Joker than what Burton did.

[Mr. Socko]

But The Joker is also apart of the Burton films....

[Two-Face]

But The Joker is also apart of the Burton films....

Yeah has a Burton version. and this sequel nothing to do with Burton movie

[Mr. Socko]

Then maybe we could have a Nolan version of Smylex :up:

[regwec]

I see no reason why The Joker shouldn't use Nitrous Oxide as a weapon. There's nothing implausable about it.

[Sabretooth]

Okay, thats NOT the Joker. That came off as trite Soap Opera meets c grade Thriller crap. I was so incredibly dissapointed in that Finale (as was other long term Nip/Tuck fans), and it's near insulting to think anyone would want Bruno Campos as the Joker after that. Carver scars to not make someone the Joker, since the Joker has never cut smiles into peoples faces, especially his own.
You're gonna compare Joker to a character that Bruno played? That's pretty ignorant. The guy obviously can play very sadistic roles and is convincing as a psycho,that kinda reminds me of the Joker. It's very unfair to not want a guy to play the part just because you didn't like a finale where he was just doing his job.

[The Undertaker]

Denis Leary is a joker. That's it. He's Funny.

He's not an actor.


You make it seem like it's not possible to be a comedian and an actor which are two things Leary are and he's pretty damn good at being both.

He is an actor.

[The Undertaker]

Okay, thats NOT the Joker. That came off as trite Soap Opera meets c grade Thriller crap. I was so incredibly dissapointed in that Finale (as was other long term Nip/Tuck fans), and it's near insulting to think anyone would want Bruno Campos as the Joker after that. Carver scars to not make someone the Joker, since the Joker has never cut smiles into peoples faces, especially his own.


I too hated the whole ending to the Carver's storyline and hope to never see Quentin on the show again BUT I do however think the guy is a brilliant actor and even though that tortue scene in the finale was a bit silly, he showed he had the acting chops to play the Joker. The charcter was a bit similar, not saying it WAS the Joker but it showed he could potentially play him. Bruno is a terrific actor and could play The Joker. In nip/tuck he was just doing what he was told to do.

[Boom]

Denis Leary is a joker. That's it. He's Funny.

He's not an actor.
Yes he is. A rather good one at that.

[Bullseye]

I would prefer to have nothing involved from the previous Batman movies.

[regwec]

Then you don't want The Joker at all? There's inevitably going to be some cross-over: we're dealing with the same characters here. All we can ask is for Nolan to take a more subtle approach, which respects the source material.

[Bullseye]

I just want something different from The Joker.

["Iron Man"]

The Joker is a great villian. How could you not want him in Nolan's sequel? I didn't really think Ra's Al Ghul or the Scarecrow would do good, but Liam Neeson and Cillian Murphy did excellent jobs as the villians. So it's all a matter of finding the right actor to play Joker, and I say that the right actor is...either Jim Carrey (sucked as Riddler, needs another chance), Julian McMahon (ruled as Dr. Doom, deserves the role of Joker), or Jack Nicholson(did excellent as original Joker, needs to play him again).

[lionhart]

The Joker is a great villian. How could you not want him in Nolan's sequel? I didn't really think Ra's Al Ghul or the Scarecrow would do good, but Liam Neeson and Cillian Murphy did excellent jobs as the villians. So it's all a matter of finding the right actor to play Joker, and I say that the right actor is...either Jim Carrey (sucked as Riddler, needs another chance), Julian McMahon (ruled as Dr. Doom, deserves the role of Joker), or Jack Nicholson(did excellent as original Joker, needs to play him again).

Jim Carrey won't be picked, he was too over the top in Forever, and Nolan probably doesn't want to work with him. Julian McMahon........bwahahahahahahah!!!!!!!! And Jack is too old, probably doesn't want to redo the Joker, and this is not Tim Burton redux, sorry kid.

[Two-Face]

Adrian Brodyis good choice to play The Joker if chosen by Nolan.

[celldog]

Jack was 55 when he played the Joker in '89.



And looked every bit of 55, too. :(



Leary still looks young.

[celldog]

You make it seem like it's not possible to be a comedian and an actor which are two things Leary are and he's pretty damn good at being both.

He is an actor.



Didn't Tom Hanks go from being Jerry Lewis to Spencer Tracy??? Leary can do both.

[celldog]

Nolan has got to consider this guy.

[Lone Wolf]

Holy crap! I just saw a preview of Paul Bettanys new thriller Firewall,he plays a villain alongside Harrison Ford.He looks so scary and has the criminal look.I was in shock as I imaged I was looking at Joker for this sequel.Seeing that has changed my mind.

Paul Bettany for Joker,BB Sequel 2008.

[dark_b]

so you think that the joker should have a big nose?
thats the reason we are talking about Adrian Brody right? is he the best actor to play the joker? who knows.
but to consider him only because he has a big nose is a little weird isnt it?


its what he does that the defines him.

[Dark Night II]

paul bettany is the best idea for the joker

[LadyVader]

I have a new favourite. Sam Rockwell. :)

[celldog]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001459/

his credits

[celldog]

so he's not an actor??????

[Nightwing1977]

The man who famously for playing Gollum in Lord of the Rings films & both King Kong/Lumpy the Cook wouldn't be a bad choice for Joker. Anyone else think he would be great? He already proved to me he's very talent as anything. I mean how can you not love him as Lumpy the Cook? ;) :D

[dogsgotlipstick]

The man who famously for playing Gollum in Lord of the Rings films & both King Kong/Lumpy the Cook wouldn't be a bad choice for Joker. Anyone else think he would be great? He already proved to me he's very talent as anything. I mean how can you not love him as Lumpy the Cook? ;) :D

not my first choice; that accolade goes to eccleston. However, I've seen Sirkis in an adaptation of oliver twist where he plays the psychotic Bill Sykes... he could, and would do a very respectable job as the Joker!

[The_Guyver]

That's the most original choice I've read about casting The Joker thus far, and one that has a lot of merit. Andy Serkis could do a great job.

[raybia]

The man who famously for playing Gollum in Lord of the Rings films & both King Kong/Lumpy the Cook wouldn't be a bad choice for Joker. Anyone else think he would be great? He already proved to me he's very talent as anything. I mean how can you not love him as Lumpy the Cook? ;) :D


Actually that is a fine choice and I bet you are the only one to every suggest it. Congrats!

[Two-Face]

Andy Serkis was mentioned before King Kong days, again it's good choice

[Mr.E.Nygma]

It would be funny to have him as Two-Face just for the gag of another duality role. But yeah he can pull it off as Joker, can someone make a good manip of him?

[Mr.E.Nygma]

I dont know i dont think anyone yet has mentioned a canidate that truly looks like the joker and capture his attitude
What about Christopher Eccleston?

[Two-Face]

Christopher Eccleston is a fine choice, there is manip of him somewhere in the forum.

[Nightwing1977]

Thanks, guys. My 1st thread I made here btw, even thought I been posting since August. :p

And actually, I didn't made this up thought. I found someone post at IMDB forum on him & mention he would make a good Joker. Since I never seen him mention about Joker here, I thought I help started it. :)

[raybia]

Thanks, guys. My 1st thread I made here btw, even thought I been posting since August. :p

And actually, I didn't made this up thought. I found someone post at IMDB forum on him & mention he would make a good Joker. Since I never seen him mention about Joker here, I thought I help started it. :)

I wonder if Nolan would consider this. Maybe someone should bring it to his attention. Anyone have his E-mail address?

[Batwing6655]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/9338/gollum3sx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Batman: Joker, its end here!

Joker: OOH my Precioussssss Bats'sssss!! how clever of you to join usss's!

[regwec]

I wouldn't be too pleased if he played the role in live action, but he would probably give The Joker a brilliant voice in a future animation.

[Brian2887]

Serkis is a chameleon. He would probably disappear into the role as well as anyone. I definitely would not be displeased if he was cast.

[Motown Marvel]

1. no
2. its been suggested before.
3. theres a thread for any and all joker casting, this thread was unecessary.

[bgshw44]

And with out a doubt the joker should be played by Martin Short.
It was an episode of SVU, he was so psychotic, great performance:up:

[Bullseye]

I would prefer Martin Short as The Mad Hatter.

[SUPERSEBAS]

Glover would just suck as the Joker. He can play an evil crazy maniac but he has no humor in him. I thought Jack Nicholson's Joker was great, it wasn't 100% entirely like the comic books but it innovated The Joker in a new way and I think it'll be pretty hard for Nolan's Joker to out-do that. The only chance of Nolan's Joker even being better then Nicholson is if Nolan's Joker is completley different then what Jack was. Nolan's Joker has got to be dark, very evil, and demented using sick twisted humor. If not then people will just compare him to Nicholson and say it's not as good. Whoever this new Joker is, he can't use the same Joker gimmick that Jack used, he's got to go far away and beyond. And the look, he can't use Jack's look either. Meaning they must make him actually appear much more evil, put him in a dark trench coat and the night most of the time. Give him dark green hair and no permanent smile. This can't be a do-over of Jack's Joker. But an all new Joker, like Arkham Asylum's Joker. Look at the manip of Conrad Veidt as The Joker and you'll know how I want The Joker to look like.

First, in this board and in bluething to, Crispin Glover is the man with more votes of all the others actors.

Second , I am really suprise about how you and others say that he can do this or that, How do you know what he can do? just becouse you see him as George Mcfly? or another role were he cant show what he really is as an actor and his capacity ? remeber that he dont made to much movies, because he do so well is role in back to the future ( and he do it just 1 time) that nobody guive him to much oportunitys.

I think everybody who say that he can act as joker, is judge him to easy.

And if I see him as the best choise for joker, maybe we see the same movies were he works, but is ovious that I see things in the same movies that you dont, about his capacity.

And I dont really understand how somebody can say that Crispin Glover is so good to play joker as Michael Moore, that is to much, is like if I say that to me, is the same if Dany devito made superman or Brandon Routh, is to much.

Crispin Glover have everything, not only for a good joker, he can be the perfect joker. bodily and mental, and if you think that he can act as joker, is because you dont know what he can do! and if I can take off may idea of how he can look and act as joker in a video and show you, maybe you were not so decline.

[Batwing6655]

1. no
2. its been suggested before.
3. theres a thread for any and all joker casting, this thread was unecessary.

maybe, but andy serkis is awsome, he deserves to have a whole thread to his name.:p

[TheBat812]

I would prefer Martin Short as The Mad Hatter.
me too. They are mad(e) for each other.

[str8raz0r]

Interestingly enough, I believe Short portrayed The (Alice in Wonderland) Mad Hatter in the late-90's NBC miniseries version of Alice in Wonderland. He did pretty good.

Sadly, I almost think that the Hatter wouldn't happen in the Nolanverse, simply because the "mind control cards" seem pretty out there.

[renton]

maybe some sort of mind control card that produces subliminal messages in low frequencies, undetectable to the human ear.

[BK]

maybe some sort of mind control card that produces subliminal messages in low frequencies, undetectable to the human ear.
Bravo. Doesn't take much to be able to explain certain things in a comic book world. :up:

[Motown Marvel]

maybe, but andy serkis is awsome, he deserves to have a whole thread to his name.:p

nope....no he doesnt.

[Mr.E.Nygma]

Here's my poor attempt of an Andy Serkis Joker manip just to get an almost look

http://www.piczs.com/is.php?i=21323&img=SerkisJoker2.jp.jpg

[Bullseye]

Andy Serkis would be a good Joker if it was a Batman animated movie.

[Lone Wolf]

I cant see Andy Serkis.

[Lone Wolf]

I have a new favourite. Sam Rockwell. :)

Rockwell would Rock.

[GarryC]

So, I haven't read the entire thread, but I have someone to add.

Alan Tudyk. He played Wash in Firefly and Serenity, and Steve The Pirate on Dodgeball.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/AlanTudyk/Dodgeball/bf35d2ec.jpg

http://www.chud.com/people/alantudyk.jpg

[Two-Face]

So, I haven't read the entire thread, but I have someone to add.

Alan Tudyk. He played Wash in Firefly and Serenity, and Steve The Pirate on Dodgeball.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/AlanTudyk/Dodgeball/bf35d2ec.jpg

http://www.chud.com/people/alantudyk.jpg


No.:down

[regwec]

These keep getting funnier.

[Lone Wolf]

So, I haven't read the entire thread, but I have someone to add.

Alan Tudyk. He played Wash in Firefly and Serenity, and Steve The Pirate on Dodgeball.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/AlanTudyk/Dodgeball/bf35d2ec.jpg

http://www.chud.com/people/alantudyk.jpg

Nope.

[LadyVader]

I really don't see it. He could be a decent Riddler however.

[Lone Wolf]

I really don't see it. He could be a decent Riddler however.

Now you're talking.

[Saph]

Thse suggestions are getting worse. :eek:

[Lone Wolf]

Thse suggestions are getting worse. :eek:

The ones for Joker or Riddler?

[Saph]

The ones for Joker or Riddler?What thread are we in again? :rolleyes:

[Katsuro]

These suggestions really are getting worse every day. It's like people are just pulling random names out of a hat just for the sake of having someone new to talk about.

And does anyone agree we need a new poll? It's been forever since that original poll was made, there've been a lot of new names introduced, and a lot of old names forgotten about. I know i'd like to change my vote.

[Artos]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v422/artos/joke_concept.jpg

[Lone Wolf]

These suggestions really are getting worse every day. It's like people are just pulling random names out of a hat just for the sake of having someone new to talk about.

And does anyone agree we need a new poll? It's been forever since that original poll was made, there've been a lot of new names introduced, and a lot of old names forgotten about. I know i'd like to change my vote.

We should just stick to the names being rumored then.

[Lone Wolf]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v422/artos/joke_concept.jpg

Spooky.

[TheJuice]

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/partypictures/2003/6.24.03/GILBERTGOTTFRIED.jpg

Gilbert Godfried owns

[Katsuro]

We should just stick to the names being rumored then.

Well, not necessarily. I mean, there are some good choices that aren't officially being considered, so we should still give those a chance. It's mostly the fact that opinions have changed recently, so the poll should be redone so we can see want people currently want.

I got to admit, now i'm not proud of this but I voted for... Mark Hammil (waits for laughter to die down...). It was shortly after Begins came out, people were all rushing to talk about the sequel and who should play Joker, and I saw some really great manips of him as The Joker, not to mention we all know he does a great voice for the Joker. However, as time went on, I realized that he's way too old, and doesn't really look the part. Not to mention there are far better choices out there. If I could redo the poll now, I wouldnt' even put Mark Hammil on there, because support for him lately has just about reached 0.

I know if someone did try to make a new poll they'd just get flamed "omg there's already a thread about the Joker!! You suck!!!" so i'm not gonna even try.

[Lone Wolf]

Well, not necessarily. I mean, there are some good choices that aren't officially being considered, so we should still give those a chance. It's mostly the fact that opinions have changed recently, so the poll should be redone so we can see want people currently want.

I got to admit, now i'm not proud of this but I voted for... Mark Hammil (waits for laughter to die down...). It was shortly after Begins came out, people were all rushing to talk about the sequel and who should play Joker, and I saw some really great manips of him as The Joker, not to mention we all know he does a great voice for the Joker. However, as time went on, I realized that he's way too old, and doesn't really look the part. Not to mention there are far better choices out there. If I could redo the poll now, I wouldnt' even put Mark Hammil on there, because support for him lately has just about reached 0.



I know if someone did try to make a new poll they'd just get flamed "omg there's already a thread about the Joker!! You suck!!!" so i'm not gonna even try.

Still you never know,maybe we should start over from a more fresh start with casting the Joker and give good reason too.

I voted for Paul Bettany,after seeing his commercial for his new film (which he plays a villain in) just blew me away.He had the sadistic look and evil intentions in this one scene where you just though Joker,I swear.With a little movie magic he could be the true Joker of the comics.I see it in him everytime and still is my number one choice next to Lachy Hulme.Bettany is a tremendous actor and was phenomenal in Master and Commander.Overall Hamill hasnt gotten as much support as you mentioned and Im not all surprised.I think he's to old,but that just my opinion I dont want to start anything.Who ever is picked for "The Clown Prince of Crime" has to be close to Christian Bales age.Old but not to old,like 2 or 3 years older *cough* Bettany *cough* Bettany would kill.

[Brian2887]

I really would love to see Jim Carrey's acting chops take on the seriously deranged, somewhat over-the-top, laughing maniac. If he hadn't played the Riddler, he'd be an excellent Joker. Oh well... C'est la vie.

[Lone Wolf]

I really would love to see Jim Carrey's acting chops take on the seriously deranged, somewhat over-the-top, laughing maniac. If he hadn't played the Riddler, he'd be an excellent Joker. Oh well... C'est la vie.

Too late now.

[Motown Marvel]

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/partypictures/2003/6.24.03/GILBERTGOTTFRIED.jpg

Gilbert Godfried owns

gilbert godfried would be lucky to own a cupcake now a days, yet alone something that resembles an acting career or talent.

[Two-Face]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v422/artos/joke_concept.jpg

Brody would be great as Joker if chosen by Nolan & Co. :up:

[Mr Sensitive]

Brody would be great as Joker if chosen by Nolan & Co. :up:

Yes. Brody is a very, very good choice.

[Brian2887]

Eh... I couldn't see Brody being over-the-top crazy enough. He can be silent and creepy, but I can't see the hysterical laughter or the dark humor.

Tim Roth or Jason Lee, people. Bettany would be ok, but I really think Roth and Lee could each make the part his own.


Lee:
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/walt_disney/the_incredibles/jason_lee/incredpreg.jpg
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/dimension_films/jay_and_silent_bob_strike_back/jason_lee/jaypre.jpg
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/dimension_films/jay_and_silent_bob_strike_back/jason_lee/jaypre5.jpg
http://www.dogma-movie.com/pics/bar/images/gunhappysm.jpg


Tim Roth:
http://www.mahlesq.com/image/tim6.jpg
http://www.deboerio.net/cinema/photoacteur/timroth.jpg
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/miramax_films/reservoir_dogs/tim_roth/dogs3.jpg

[TheBat812]

Roth is WAY too old. And way too wrinkly.

[Alfie Luke]

I haven't looked through the whole thread, but since almost every male actor in history has already been mentionned for the Joker, I wouldn't be surprised this one has... but still, I'd like to know your opinion on this one.

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/tv_pix/cbs/elvis_photos/jonathan_rhys_meyers/elvis2.jpg

He's 29 years old and 5' 10''.
He played in a decent amount of movies and some of them weren't bad

[Lone Wolf]

I haven't looked through the whole thread, but since almost every male actor in history has already been mentionned for the Joker, I wouldn't be surprised this one has... but still, I'd like to know your opinion on this one.

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/tv_pix/cbs/elvis_photos/jonathan_rhys_meyers/elvis2.jpg

He's 29 years old and 5' 10''.
He played in a decent amount of movies and some of them weren't bad

Im going to go and see Match Point soon,so Im going to see his performance.That film is getting great reviews aswell.Ill admit he does resemble Joker in my mind.

[Mr Sensitive]

Eh... I couldn't see Brody being over-the-top crazy enough. He can be silent and creepy, but I can't see the hysterical laughter or the dark humor.

Tim Roth or Jason Lee, people. Bettany would be ok, but I really think Roth and Lee could each make the part his own.

Brody is that kind of complete actor, who can do whatever he wants. Moreover, he has the right age and the physique du rôle.

The other two suggestions: Roth, as I said before, would be equivalent to the casting of Jack Nicholson back in 89: great actor but older, not tall enough, not thin enough. Don't want that to happen again now.

Jason Lee would make the Joker à la Cesar Romero. He is too histrionic, and not exactly a good actor.

[Two-Face]

Update on Sequel Rumors
Author: Jett
Thursday, January 5, 2006

Also, your report last year that Aussie Lachy Hulme was signing autographs on his latest movie set Down Under and saying 'it doesn't look good' about him playing the Joker? You may like to know that Warner Bros. does a 'daily briefing' on all the topics circulating the internet that directly relate to Warner interests (such as Batman Sequel speculation). That particular Hulme comment (whether he said it or not) happened to top the WB daily briefing on the day you ran it, and WB went so far as to ask Mr. Hulme why he would say such a thing! (Do the math on that one my friend)."

http://www.batman-on-film.com/batmovienews.html

I have mix feeling for Hulme as Joker I don't know who is or can he act? I say get Paul Bettany as Joker.

[regwec]

None of us can discount Hulme. We don't know enough about him.

[spanish39]

I still stick by Hulme

[Lone Wolf]

Same here.

[Keyser Soze]

I'm not going to slam Lachy Hulme. I've never seen him act, so I can't say he's a bad actor. Then again, I can't say he's a good actor.

But all these people who say "Lacky Hulme is my top choice, he IS The Joker" just come across as ridiculous. Most of them have never seen Lachy Hulme act, and are only supporting him because he is a front-runner, and want to be able to act like "their" guy got picked to play The Joker.

[BK]

Yeah, while I don't wanna assume too much about the members here, it seems impossible that every single supporter has seen that guy act. Personally, I see nothing about him that screams Joker.

I myself learn towards Eccleston and Bettany. :up:

[IKnowSomeJudo]

Brody said he'd love to play the Joker. Awesome.
http://www.batman-on-film.com/batmovienews.html

[LadyVader]

I'm still rooting for Sam Rockwell!

[Lone Wolf]

Brody said he'd love to play the Joker. Awesome.
http://www.batman-on-film.com/batmovienews.html

Beat me too it by a couple of minutes,nice. :up:

Heres what Brody said.
Bat-video updates, Brody talks Joker role?
Author: Jett (http://www.batman-on-film.com/bio_jett.html)
Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 9:25 AM CENTRAL TIME: Warner Home Video has informed BOF that the HD version of BATMAN BEGINS will be available March 28, 2006. Also, BATMAN '89 will be released in UDM format for the SONY PSP (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=as3&path=ASIN/B000BU8YB6&tag=batmanonfil0f-20&camp=211189&creative=373489)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=batmanonfil0f-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000BU8YB6 on February 7th. It is already available for BATMAN BEGINS (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=as3&path=ASIN/B000BZISPS&tag=batmanonfil0f-20&camp=211189&creative=373489)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=batmanonfil0f-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000BZISPS...
"Bones" and several other BOF'ers have informed us that in Friday's USA TODAY (http://www.usatoday.com/), American thesp Adrien Brody has publicly said that he's interested in the role of The Joker. "I watched BATMAN BEGINS," said the actor when asked what movie he last watched. "I thought it was really cool. I would love to play The Joker. I think he would be deformed and creepier." Seems another fan-fave has thrown his name into the hat...

[IKnowSomeJudo]

I think this should pretty much settle the whole thing. Here we have a terrific actor, an oscar winner and most importantly dude that looks the part more than anyone mentioned, and he WANTS to play the Joker. What more could you want? I hope Nolan reads USA TODAY.

[Lone Wolf]

I think this should pretty much settle the whole thing. Here we have a terrific actor, an oscar winner and most importantly dude that looks the part more than anyone mentioned, and he WANTS to play the Joker. What more could you want? I hope Nolan reads USA TODAY.

Adrien Brody has definetly shown alot of intrest,threw this interview.I mean the last movie he watched was Batman Begins.It cant get any better then that.After seeing "The Pianist" and how he deserved that Oscar was really well won.Brody has alot of talent then most actors out there today.Also he is only one year older the Bale,again perfect.Nolan has to take him into consideration,I mean Im getting chills down my spine just imagining Brody doing that psychotic laugh that the Joker does.

I have officially changed my mind and after seeing this new interview Adrien Brody has to play the Joker. :joker:

[IKnowSomeJudo]

http://www.telestar.fr/tele/telestar.nsf/0/FC7923745EC8F1D7C1256D3C00544AB9/$file/abrody150x200.jpg
Look at that face and that NOSE! It's the ****ing Joker right there!

[Lone Wolf]

http://www.telestar.fr/tele/telestar.nsf/0/FC7923745EC8F1D7C1256D3C00544AB9/$file/abrody150x200.jpg
Look at that face and that NOSE! It's the ****ing Joker right there!

Not just his nose but along wit his acting skills.
http://www.worth1000.com/web/media/107264/ab_.jpg

[Lone Wolf]

double sorry.

[Keyser Soze]

I have mixed feelings about Adrien Brody. On one hand, he has proven to be a very good actor. But on the other hand, I've heard many rumours about him being an egotistical ass. Do we really want a combustable element like that being added to the current ensemble?

Then again, rumours are rumours. And even if they ARE true, does that really matter? Not if he can give a great performance as The Joker when it counts.

[The Chairman]

I'm still rooting for Tim Roth, but Brody is a close second, so I wouldn't mind if they went with him.

[Nivek]

I like Brody, and although he's doesn't resemble the Joker 100% (the eyes, more specificly his browline doesn't seem right) he's got the chops to play the part. A couple people recommended his role in the Jacket in reference to the Joker. Havn't seen it yet, but I want to check it out.

[TheBat812]

Tim Roth isnt close to being in the running. Sorry. Hulme is my top choice for now, for the same reasons as Jett.

[Two-Face]

Brody would be great as Joker!

[zothejoker]

here is someone that hasnt been mentioned at all i think. he does not have the look of the joker but he is a great actor. the problem is taking someone that has played another character in another superhero movie.

james franco.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/73/francojoker6kl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Two-Face]

here is someone that hasnt been mentioned at all i think. he does not have the look of the joker but he is a great actor. the problem is taking someone that has played another character in another superhero movie.

james franco.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/73/francojoker6kl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


No he's Harry in Spider-Man movies

[Brian2887]

I like Adrien Brody. He's a hell of an actor. But, I don't know if I can see him being enough of a ham as the Joker. He can be creepy. He can be evil. He can have a nice, sinister smile. But, the laugh? The black humor? I don't know if he has it in him. I'm definitely willing to give him a shot, though.

[Lone Wolf]

Brody is my new choice.

[The Chairman]

I'm changing my Joker choice. Don't get me wrong, I love Tim Roth and I still would go into an uncontrollabe state of euphoria if he gets the part. But, I must realize that Roth will forever remain a dream choice. In reality, Roth is much too old to play the part.

So, I went down my top five and I came back with the actor who's been my second choice for quite some time:

Adrien Brody
http://www.worth1000.com/web/media/107264/ab_.jpg
http://adorocinema.cidadeinternet.com.br/personalidades/atores/adrien-brody/adrien-brody02.jpg
http://adorocinema.cidadeinternet.com.br/personalidades/atores/adrien-brody/adrien-brody01.jpg

Brody would do for this role what Nicholson did for it back in '89, and that is completely define the role for a new generation of Bat - fans. He must play The Joker in the next Bat - film.

With that being said, my top five is:

1. Adrien Brody
2. Tim Roth
3. Jake Gyllenhal
4. Sean Penn
5. Crispin Glover

[The BatDude]

i would go with Jake Gyllenhal but since he's not in the list im going with Adrien Brody

[Two-Face]

Brody is my new choice.

Same here!

[Lone Wolf]

Adrien Brody people Adrien Brody.

[Lone Wolf]

Edit.

[Kraven]

Good to see that Brody is interested in the role, and that people like him as a choice :up:.

[Lone Wolf]

Good to see that Brody is interested in the role, and that people like him as a choice :up:.

I want Brody to play Joker,he's got the talent and the look.

[Kraven]

I want Brody to play Joker,he's got the talent and the look.

Same here, he's a good actor.

[SUPERSEBAS]

Crispin Glover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crispin Glover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crispin Glover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crispin Glover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crispin Glover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or Brody

[BK]

I found these Bettany manips on BOF:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/014.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/jokrrr.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/0602.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/joker.jpg


And my favorite...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3356/joker8ui.gif

I challenge anyone to tell me that doesn't look in the very least, formidable, creepy, and Joker-like. I always knew Bettany had the acting skills and some of the facial features (which I predict Nolan will exhaggerate a bit more with prosthetics), but damn these manips just set me over. He's most definitely my first choice now. :up:

[StorminNorman]

I'm not going to slam Lachy Hulme. I've never seen him act, so I can't say he's a bad actor. Then again, I can't say he's a good actor.

But all these people who say "Lacky Hulme is my top choice, he IS The Joker" just come across as ridiculous. Most of them have never seen Lachy Hulme act, and are only supporting him because he is a front-runner, and want to be able to act like "their" guy got picked to play The Joker.

My thoughts exactly:up:

I really cant recall a memorably part I have seen Hulme play - thus i can not support him.

My top 3:
Bettany
Brody
Gyllenhaal

Also with Brody throwing his name in the pile, doesnt that hurt a main argument for picking Crispin Glover (my least favorite name up). The number one reason is his Joker looks, IMO Brody has him beat.

[Brian2887]

I don't like the eyes in those manips. Other than that, great stuff.

[DOO BEE]

Bettany is a fave of mine those manips are sweet as! i really like the make up...... um he really reminds me of a young young david bowie... whom i wanted as joker but there was the age thing many fan boys didn't like so i am glad Bettany exits... lol i would love to see him as the joker.... he has the upright crazy additude!!!! but those manips sold me! i would really want to see Bettany as the joker in the next batman i really do!!!!!

[Mister J]

Great manips!

[Lone Wolf]

Indeed they are,its just the eyes.

[DOO BEE]

the eyes kick ass!!!!

[antmanx68]

I found these Bettany manips on BOF:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/014.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/jokrrr.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/0602.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/joker.jpg


And my favorite...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3356/joker8ui.gif

I challenge anyone to tell me that doesn't look in the very least, formidable, creepy, and Joker-like. I always knew Bettany had the acting skills and some of the facial features (which I predict Nolan will exhaggerate a bit more with prosthetics), but damn these manips just set me over. He's most definitely my first choice now. :up:


Wow, those look really good. If he looked like that in the sequels i'd be totaly down with it (maybe just a different haircut). Badass.

[Two-Face]

Adrien Brody for Joker.

[IKnowSomeJudo]

That first manip is the best one, though the dude would definitely need prosthetics to pull of the role of Joker convincingly, whereas Brody really does not. Just a bit of make-up and face-paint here and there and we're all set for a best Joker on-screen ever.

Ergo:


BRODY DAMNIT!!!

[sinewave]

i would go with Jake Gyllenhal but since he's not in the list im going with Adrien Brody

i don't get the suggestion to cast jake gyllenhal. don't get me wrong, the guy is definitely one of the most talented young actors working today, but he doesn't seem to have the look and he's too young. isn't joker supposed to be quite a bit older than batman? i'm for bettany, brody and hulme. joaquin phoenix might be decent too, since he's already got a pretty prominent chin.

[Keyser Soze]

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3356/joker8ui.gif


Holy cow! That looks good!

[Boom]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/014.jpg
Badass.

[SUPERSEBAS]

Wow, those look really good. If he looked like that in the sequels i'd be totaly down with it (maybe just a different haircut). Badass.

This man is one of the worse choises for joker!!!!! Crispin glover or Brody, no one else!!!!!!!!!!!

[ShadowBoxing]

I found these Bettany manips on BOF:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/014.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/jokrrr.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/0602.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/joker.jpg


And my favorite...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3356/joker8ui.gif

I challenge anyone to tell me that doesn't look in the very least, formidable, creepy, and Joker-like. I always knew Bettany had the acting skills and some of the facial features (which I predict Nolan will exhaggerate a bit more with prosthetics), but damn these manips just set me over. He's most definitely my first choice now. :up:I totally can't think of a better Joker now

[TheBat812]

Hulme or Bettany are my two tops. Whoever does better on teh screentests, really.

[Lone Wolf]

Hulme or Bettany are my two tops. Whoever does better on teh screentests, really.

After seeing those manips,Bettany is my second choice next to Adrien Brody.

[SUPERSEBAS]

I found these Bettany manips on BOF:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/014.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/jokrrr.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/0602.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/joker.jpg


And my favorite...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3356/joker8ui.gif

I challenge anyone to tell me that doesn't look in the very least, formidable, creepy, and Joker-like. I always knew Bettany had the acting skills and some of the facial features (which I predict Nolan will exhaggerate a bit more with prosthetics), but damn these manips just set me over. He's most definitely my first choice now. :up:

You must be crazy! this guy is the worse choise I never see!

Crispin Glover or Brody! there is no others!!!



http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/605/joker0039mg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[StorminNorman]

You must be crazy! this guy is the worse choise I never see!

Crispin Glover or Brody! there is no others!!!



http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/605/joker0039mg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Bettany looks creepy as hell, Brody I have not seen do that - thats why I have Bettany before Brody right now. The classic Joker look (long nose, pointed chin) means nothing really (people loved and still love Nicholson and he looked nothing like the Joker) as long as he can pull of the attitude.

[The Chairman]

The lates rumor is that Depp is being considered.

[StorminNorman]

The lates rumor is that Depp is being considered.

Source?

[StorminNorman]

Never mind saw the other thread.

[spanish39]

I need to update the poll sometime and move it to ROUND 2, maybe Saturday, so get you votes in huh lol.

Also, the Bettany manips look very sharp, great job. Still don't want Bettany, but great manips :up: . The third one looks like the British arms dealer version that was rumored, though I doubt that will happen, can you say Reaper lol?

I also very highly doubt that Johnny Depp would EVER be in a comic flick, he is very picky about what he does. He carefully reads his scripts and chooses based on if it interests him and also if it very strong and can make him really get into someone different, I have seen it on TV or some show at one point. I remember him talking about it cause he was reading a letter from Hunter S. Thompson and talking about why he chose to do "Fear & Loathing", I mean look at his characters, Joker is not really something I think he would be interesting in, besides he is kinda older now and past having to really prove himself, just an opinion of course.

[Bullseye]

Depp had his name rumored along with Sean Penn and a few other big named stars.

I really hope Depp considers accepting the role of The Joker.

[Weadazoid]

I still like Sean Penn for this role more then others



Some say a freindship with Jack Nicholson may interfear, but hey I think it would actualy mke it easier as I bet Sean would get his blessing quickly

[Bullseye]

I haven't heard Penn's name mentioned for a while.

[Dangerous]

Mckenzie Crook.

[sinewave]

Mckenzie Crook.

garreth? could work. he's certainly got that creepy, gangly look.

[HughJackFan420]

u know all this time i said these guys should be the Joker

Keaton, Penn, Brody

but one person that popped in my mind is Quentin Tarantino

why do yall think?

[Two-Face]

but one person that popped in my mind is Quentin Tarantino

why do yall think?


No way, he's great director and he's crap at acting als I haven't seen him on camera rather he's on behind the camera.

[The BatDude]

i changed my top joker actor to Paul Bettany after i saw those pics he'll be great

[Lone Wolf]

i changed my top joker actor to Paul Bettany after i saw those pics he'll be great

The pics are really well done,especially the last one.

[Spiderman703]

I would love to see a pure evil, and diabolical Joker on the big screen, if he is choosen next for the sequel.
i agree, because that is how the joker is

[Orko Is King]

Are there any manips of Johnny Depp available?

[Bullseye]

I would love to see some manips of Depp as The Joker. If there are any.

[illmatikk]

heres my version of sam rockwell as joker
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/illmatikk/rockwellFORjoker1.jpg

[Lone Wolf]

heres my version of sam rockwell as joker
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/illmatikk/rockwellFORjoker1.jpg

Impressive,he kind've looks like Jack Nicholson.

[spanish39]

He looks like an alien kinda

[cmmthelegend]

wow! cmm is a genius. Cmms incredable ability and skill to bring justice to the hype is unmatched.

[cmmthelegend]

He looks like an alien kinda


HE lookes more like a b#@ch.

[Carmine Falcone]

I found these Bettany manips on BOF:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/014.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/jokrrr.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/0602.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/joker.jpg


And my favorite...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3356/joker8ui.gif

I challenge anyone to tell me that doesn't look in the very least, formidable, creepy, and Joker-like. I always knew Bettany had the acting skills and some of the facial features (which I predict Nolan will exhaggerate a bit more with prosthetics), but damn these manips just set me over. He's most definitely my first choice now. :up:

All pics from Gangster No.1 He is pretty ****ing creepy in that movie. :up: ''Eddy..Look into my ****ing eyes''

[Lone Wolf]

I hope to here more of Bettany's intrest in the role,so far the top ones at this moment are Brody,Rockwell,and Depp.

[Two-Face]

My top four choices for role of Joker:

1.Adrien Brody
2.Paul Bettany
3.Johnny Depp
4.Lachy Hulme (even tho I haven't seen him acting bit weird eh?)

[drunkhomer]

i know adrien brody is a good actor but i jsut cant really see him as da joker

[Bullseye]

I can't see Brody as Joker either.

[Two-Face]

i know adrien brody is a good actor but i jsut cant really see him as da joker

Why not? has you say he's a good actor.

[Katsuro]

Just cuz he's a good actor doesn't mean he can play any part. I agree, I have nothing wrong with Brody (or Depp for that matter), I just dont particularly care to see them as the Joker. Brody has the look, but nothing about him suggests to me he could play evil, sadistic, and twisted. There are far better candidates to choose from and i'd much rather see them.

[Lone Wolf]

Just cuz he's a good actor doesn't mean he can play any part. I agree, I have nothing wrong with Brody (or Depp for that matter), I just dont particularly care to see them as the Joker. Brody has the look, but nothing about him suggests to me he could play evil, sadistic, and twisted. There are far better candidates to choose from and i'd much rather see them.

With that being said,who would you like to see?

[Katsuro]

Paul Bettany is my first choice. I mean, just look at the guy! Look at those manips, it almost looks as if he's playing The Joker right there.

[Lone Wolf]

Those manips are indeed incredible,they are the best ones Ive seen of a recent actor who is rumored for the role and looks the part.

Bettany and Brody are my top two but since Depp could be considered I might switch to Bettany and Depp.

[drunkhomer]

i would kill 2 hav depp...but i doubt he'l be casted....but i dunno...maybe its cuz i'm not a fan of brody...and i jsut find him 2 mellow of a guy...but he is a good actor

[spanish39]

two-face you already voted months ago lol!

[Bullseye]

I've changed my mind so many times on who I want to be The Joker.

Since I think Depp's name has been rumored I choose Depp.

[Lone Wolf]

Could anyone try and do manip of Depp as Joker?

[neemer5]

Joker has to be someone I can believe would rise to be a crime boss, all while being sadistic, melancholy, and darkly humorous, otherwise eh'll be over-thetop, like Jim Carrey.
That's tough. Benicio seems OK, as does Crispen Glover. Willem DaFoe is probably my pick.

[The Chairman]

Guys, I know I already changed my pick from Tim Roth to Adrien Brody, but now I'm seriously considering making my top pick Depp. I know I just already changed my choice to Brody, but this is Johnny Friggin' Depp, by far one of the greatest actors of our generation.

You know what? I'm doing it. I'm changing my choice!

DEPP FOR JOKER!

My new top five is:

1) Johnny Depp
2) Adrien Brody
3) Tim Roth
4) Jake Gyllenhal
5) Sean Penn

[Lone Wolf]

Guys, I know I already changed my pick from Tim Roth to Adrien Brody, but now I'm seriously considering making my top pick Depp. I know I just already changed my choice to Brody, but this is Johnny Friggin' Depp, by far one of the greatest actors of our generation.

You know what? I'm doing it. I'm changing my choice!

DEPP FOR JOKER!

My new top five is:

1) Johnny Depp
2) Adrien Brody
3) Tim Roth
4) Jake Gyllenhal
5) Sean Penn

Nice list,but mine are:

1.Johnny Depp
2.Adrien Brody
3.Paul Bettany
4.Sam Rockwell
5.Lachy Hulme

All great actors,and either would do the role of Joker justice.

[Eddie Dean]

1. Christopher Eccelston
2. Paul Bettany
3. Tim Roth
4. Jason Lee
5. Lachy Hulme

[Lone Wolf]

1. Christopher Eccelston
2. Paul Bettany
3. Tim Roth
4. Jason Lee
5. Lachy Hulme

I edited my list cause I forgot about Hulme.

[Eddie Dean]

Just to be original, what about Jason Flemyng?
http://www.autographsuccess.com/jason_flemyng.jpg
http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~hamish/jason_flemyng2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/sand523/jason1.jpg

[The Chairman]

Just to be original, what about Jason Flemyng?
http://www.autographsuccess.com/jason_flemyng.jpg
http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~hamish/jason_flemyng2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/sand523/jason1.jpg

Hmmm...I could see it. But I'm still sticking with my top five.

[Lone Wolf]

Just to be original, what about Jason Flemyng?
http://www.autographsuccess.com/jason_flemyng.jpg
http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~hamish/jason_flemyng2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/sand523/jason1.jpg

Not really seeing him as Joker,but I think he could play another Bat villian.

[spanish39]

Flemyng caught my eye the one time I ever watched LXG, I could see it, way to keep it original.

I will update that poll guys so if you want keep listing top 5's :up:

[Two-Face]

Adrien Brody
Paul Bettany
Johnny Depp
Benicio Del Toro
Christopher Eccleston

[BK]

1) Bettany
2) Eccleston
3) Depp
4) Rockwell
5) Brody

Sorry I didn't get back to you about that pm spanish39. :o

[StorminNorman]

1. Bettany
2. Brody
3. Rockwell
4. Depp
5. Del Toro

[Lone Wolf]

1. Bettany
2. Brody
3. Rockwell
4. Depp
5. Del Toro

Cant see him,but glad you can. :up:

[TheBat812]

1. Hulme
2. Bettany
3. Adrian Brody
4. Rockwell
5. Eccleston

[Brian2887]

There are a few actors I'd be cool with, including Bettany, Roth, Lee, Gyllenhaal, Rockwell, Brody, Hulme, etc.. but a new name just came up and I really dig the idea. Paul Rudd.

Most people know Rudd from comedic roles in Friends, Anchorman, and The 40 Year Old Virgin. However, in the drama 2 Days, he showed range I didn't know he had. He's really quite a good actor. I really feel Rudd could be creepy, evil, and hilarious at the same time.

http://bestof.provocateuse.com/images/photos/paul_rudd_99.jpg

http://www.romeoandjuliet.com/players/images/castparis.jpg

[Nivek]

I found these Bettany manips on BOF:


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/0602.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/bondstreet/joker.jpg


I challenge anyone to tell me that doesn't look in the very least, formidable, creepy, and Joker-like. I always knew Bettany had the acting skills and some of the facial features (which I predict Nolan will exhaggerate a bit more with prosthetics), but damn these manips just set me over. He's most definitely my first choice now. :up:[/FONT][/COLOR]

I havn't seen a manip of this Guy yet that looks like the Joker, and that changes my initial opinion of him. These manip's are impressive and well done, if he was playing a modern goth Vampire. As far as the Joker, I think he needs to have more going on than Green Hair, white skin, and Red lip's. at least Brody has Joker facial structure where he resembles the standard depiction of the character. This gouys face is too egg shaped.

Oh well, cant wait to hear when people are actually auditioning for the role, instead of this guessing game.

[The Last Meatbag]

Awww, come on. He looks just like the maniacle Joker in the first of your two pictures, and with longer shaggier hair, and more convincing make-up (which Im sure WB will provide if Bettany is casted) he would look great

[blitz]

AY!! what about Alan Cumming!
http://www.passportmagazine.net/35/images/Cumming_Extend-White_big.jpg
http://www.rsamd.ac.uk/drama/images/alumni/AlanCumming.jpg

[Two-Face]

No man!

[antmanx68]

Alan Cumming would be a great Joker, the guy can act and pretty much cover all the bases of the character.

Dont know if this has been brought up yet (it certainly doesnt warrant its own thread so i'll put it here), but Andy Serkis has just joined the cast of The Prestige. Some fans think that Serkis would be awesome for the role and being in this Christopher Nolan movie certainly wont hurt his chances at it (we know that Nolan has a habit of working with the same actors over several projects if he likes the relationship). Andy Serkis definitely fits the bill as far as what kind of "name" he is. He's a proven talent and a very dynamic, versatile and chameleon-like actor who isnt a household name but has an impressive resume and is definitely on the rise landing these high profile parts. Not to turn this into a "SERKIS WILL BE JOKER" post, but this certainly wont hurt his chances.

[Katsuro]

I dont know if I could see Serkis as Joker. I know he played Gollum, but did he also play Smeagol in the flashback beginning of ROTK? If so, I dont think he'd make a very good Joker. Too short and pudgy if you ask me, though it's been a while since i've seen that movie.

I havn't seen a manip of this Guy yet that looks like the Joker, and that changes my initial opinion of him. These manip's are impressive and well done, if he was playing a modern goth Vampire. As far as the Joker, I think he needs to have more going on than Green Hair, white skin, and Red lip's. at least Brody has Joker facial structure where he resembles the standard depiction of the character. This gouys face is too egg shaped.

Oh well, cant wait to hear when people are actually auditioning for the role, instead of this guessing game.

Man, i'm all for finding an actor who's tall and lanky like the Joker, and sharing some facial features wouldnt' be a bad idea, but you seem to take it too far. Paul Bettany is fine for the role. I really hope you're not expecting someone like the guy in your avatar. That chin could put an eye out. I agree that basic traits like height and build are important in finding a Joker, but by no means would I cast one actor over another simply because he has the right length nose or right shape chin. I wouldn't dump Bale for someone else simply because he doesn't have the square chin. Who cares if he doesn't look exactly like The Joker, he's not as far off as Nicholson was (say what you will about his acting, but we can all agree he didn't look the part).

[Batmandaba]

So we have read all the canidates for the joker and they all are pretty good and could happen. Such as Johnny Depp, Lachay Hulme, Paul Beatney, and Adrien Brody just to name the top 4. But i got one that no one has mentioned and I think he should be looked at. Bradley Cooper. This guy was in Wedding Crashers(my second favorite movie of 2005) and he deffinely has the look. http://bradley-cooper.com/fanlisting/
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/statusicon/user_online.gif

[SINISTER SMILE]

i say yes to bradley cooper..this guy can play a hard ass, and have humor to it..and still kick some ass..hed be great for the modern joker

[Robin91939]

Has anyone given consideration to if Zack Braff could pull of the Joker?

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/scrubs/zach_d.jpg

Not a choice of mine (mine is Lachey Hulme) but I just wanted to get an opinion on this.

-R

[antmanx68]

I say No on Zack Braff, he's mega talented and awesome but I really think that Joker and him would be wasted on each other.

[HughJackFan420]

No way, he's great director and he's crap at acting als I haven't seen him on camera rather he's on behind the camera.

yeah your right but i mean i think he has the look and with enough training i think he could pull it off

[Two-Face]

yeah your right but i mean i think he has the look and with enough training i think he could pull it off

No what I said was Quentin Tarantino is crap at acting but he's great as director.

[Dark Knight]

I havn't seen a manip of this Guy yet that looks like the Joker, and that changes my initial opinion of him. These manip's are impressive and well done, if he was playing a modern goth Vampire. As far as the Joker, I think he needs to have more going on than Green Hair, white skin, and Red lip's. at least Brody has Joker facial structure where he resembles the standard depiction of the character. This gouys face is too egg shaped.

Oh well, cant wait to hear when people are actually auditioning for the role, instead of this guessing game.


if Bettany does nab the role....then i hope he lets his hair grow a bit longer for Joker.

[Dark Knight]

may favs for Joker

1. Eccleston
2. Bettany
3. Depp
4. Hulme

[Katsuro]

if Bettany does nab the role....then i hope he lets his hair grow a bit longer for Joker.

I also want to see him with a rather nice widow's peak. Something like Alex Ross's Joker's hairstyle.

[spanish39]

I also want to see him with a rather nice widow's peak. Something like Alex Ross's Joker's hairstyle.

ahh, no, not me anyway. Ross painted Joker after himself and Ross is an older balding middle-aged white guy. Thats the only reason Joker hgas his hair slicked back with a widows peak. I don't need Joker looking like some middle-aged white dude. I say let the hair be long and crazy looking, kept...but not perfect ya know.

I have also recently watched Oceans 12 and witnessed my first Vincent Cassel perfromance ever. I do have to say the man is very talented as an actor and that I think he can fake an American accent. I also think he was to in shape for the Joker. That guy can brake dance/workout with ease. His face is odd but not bad and his hair is curly as hell. with tat said I could see it but then again I can't. Who knows just how good his American accent can be he can deffinitly act.

[Carmine Falcone]

Has anyone given consideration to if Zack Braff could pull of the Joker?

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/scrubs/zach_d.jpg

Not a choice of mine (mine is Lachey Hulme) but I just wanted to get an opinion on this.

-R

I think I would refuse to watch the movie if he would play the Joker.

I not only hate his face and his voice, but he also doesn't have the acting abilities to play the Joker......he actually doesn't have any acting abilities for that matter...

[Lone Wolf]

Someone should manip this picture of Hulme.

http://www.jokeronfilm.com/lachy2.jpg

[regwec]

Wow, some of these choices are getting really bad. Here's a tip: if you have to ponder whether anyone could "pull it off"; they couldn't.

[Eddie Dean]

1. Christopher Eccelston
2. Paul Bettany
3. Jason Flemyng
4. Jason Lee
5. Lachy Hulme

[Mr. Socko]

After looking at those manips of Bettany above, he's definitely off my list lol

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/mercuryandsolace/Jokeradvanceposter.jpg

The definite Joker, I think he should look ALOT like that but with red lips ofcourse. We need an evil menacing Joker, not another funny nutty Nicholson Joker.

[BK]

You take away the funny nutty side...you take away part of the Joker.