Joker Casting Threads [merged-30]

[El Payaso]

Mr. Anderson.... I'm a lot happier now.

[Mr. Socko]

Lol! He might be able to pull it off. His performance as V was excellent and he was so limited.

But don't remind me of Matrix Revolutions

[El Payaso]

Forget Revolutions. I command you.

[The Last Meatbag]

Even though its an extremely slim chance and he's played Wolverine, what do you think of Hugh Jackman for the Joker role?

He's had theatre background, he has an awesome laugh, awesome smile, tall and slim build....
I like the choice

[Mr. Socko]

Me too. I think Jackman could do a great job but the chances are low, having already been Wolverine, it's nearly impossible. It's like Toby McGuire being a villian in a Batman movie.

[Dark Knight]

Mr. Anderson.... I'm a lot happier now.


Miiiister ANDERSONNNN......weeeeee've MISSED you! Classic! :up:

[The Last Meatbag]

Me too. I think Jackman could do a great job but the chances are low, having already been Wolverine, it's nearly impossible. It's like Toby McGuire being a villian in a Batman movie.

It sucks, he would pwn too, and the Bale vs Jackman scenes would be great. It would be cool in a way that it is with Topher and Tobey, they both look kinda similar. Almost like an evil twin :o

[Dark Knight]

I'm glad to hear Weaving and Law are being considered for Joker. Plus we have the "underdog" in Hulme still around!

I couldn't see Jackman as Joker ....perhaps Dent....but not Joker. I'm hope though Jackman is not involved......he is way to heavily involved in the X Men series and the upcoming Wolverine solo film to be a character in a Batman film for me. I wonder if Gyllenhaal and Schrieber are indeed the frontrunners for Dent now? From what it seems....they may actually be. Interesting indeed....

[Two-Face]

Bale vs Jackman in The Prestige now that would be cool!

[The Last Meatbag]

I'm glad to hear Weaving and Law are being considered for Joker. Plus we have the "underdog" in Hulme still around!

I couldn't see Jackman as Joker ....perhaps Dent....but not Joker. I'm hope though Jackman is not involved......he is way to heavily involved in the X Men series and the upcoming Wolverine solo film to be a character in a Batman film for me. I wonder if Gyllenhaal and Schrieber are indeed the frontrunners for Dent now? From what it seems....they may actually be. Interesting indeed....

http://www.thefilmasylum.com/albums/Hugh-Jackman/aac.jpg

meh, hair cut, and a little more insanity added, this was a quick search too :o
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/05/07/hugh_jackman,0.jpg

[The Chairman]

What do you all think.

Lachy Hulme or Hugo Weaving?

Neither :o

[The Last Meatbag]

If Weaving is in good enough shape (we don't want a chubbsy Joker like in 89)
can grow a bit more hair....I know that sounds weird, but I think the Joker looks creepier with shaggier hair, and have a good enough grin, Im alright with him. But it seems like WB's using Weaving for too many wacky roles

[El Payaso]

Jackman is a fine actor. And he's Wolverine and all.

But Weaving... I have heard many names for a Nolan's Joker and Weaving is the opnly one that makes me smile like a nutcase.

[The Last Meatbag]

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/features/images/RossJustice/RossJoker03A.jpg

that would be the Weaving joker I'd like to see, my ideal choice is still Jackman, even though it wont happen :(

[Sandman138]

What would people think about Brent Spiner? His work as Lor on Star Trek makes me think he could be a really cool Joker.

[Dark Knight]

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/features/images/RossJustice/RossJoker03A.jpg

that would be the Weaving joker I'd like to see, my ideal choice is still Jackman, even though it wont happen :(


Weaving can certainly look like that basically the Alex Ross version..because of the receding hairline and we know Weaving can have a crazy smile.....

[Qui Gon Ducard]

Both of you are incredibly gullible. Blair is the most suppine and gutless leader this country has ever had. The Labour prime minister Harold Wilson faced exactly the same situation with the Vietnam crisis as Blair did with Iraq. And do you know what? He stood up for British interests and refused to become involved. Margaret Thatcher, probably our most pro-American prime minister, fulminated against President Reagan after he invaded Granada.

If the Conservatives had been "in charge" in the period between 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003, then we would have seen a much slower and more diplomatic path to war, with more parliamentary consideration, and some idea of an exit strategy. As it is, Blair gave no consideration to any single aspect of the war or the "peace" that would follow. As a result, we have become the yapping terriers of a moronic American president, in a needless war that has led to tens of thousands of deaths while sewing the seeds of Islamic terrorism all over the world- even in our own cities.

I do not say that the Conservatives would have handled the situation better because I am a conservative; I say it because nobody could have handled the situation worse than our feeble-mided "leader".

if our leader is feeble minded....what on earth is Bush? ah sod it lets all vote BNP (joke there no comebacks please) ANYWAY TENNANT DAMMIT!

http://hclairezone.tripod.com/david/potter4.jpg

[Asr]

How about Hank Azaria!

:D :up: :p








Just kidding.

[Macphisto]

Tennant is a wimp.

[Mr Sensitive]

Yeah. Not Tennant, please.

The Joker must be evil. A weird sort of evil, but, nonetheless, evil.

[Mr. Socko]

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/features/images/RossJustice/RossJoker03A.jpg

that would be the Weaving joker I'd like to see, my ideal choice is still Jackman, even though it wont happen :(

Just thought about that but you're right! Weaving would look alot like Alex Ross' Joker.

[Montana]

Hugo Weaving would be awesome as The Joker. Great actor, and his teeth are perfect for Jack Napier, he'd be a great choice.

PS: Revolutions was a great movie

[Mr. Socko]

WTF! How did Crispin Glover get 102 votes?!?!

[Montana]

Creepy Thin Man would be an extremely creepy Joker, and that might be the right route to go with a dark Batman such as Bale.

[Mr. Socko]

Glover sniffs pot.

[Azrael13]

Um, why the hell would anyone think Crispen Glover be a good joker. That guy is messed up, and not in a good, cool way. Don't you realize that he is as insecure as he acts. That's why he always acts that way, it's the way he is. He would suck as Joker, also he has a high pitched voice, that is shaky and gay.

[StorminNorman]

Hugo Weaving would be awesome as The Joker. Great actor, and his teeth are perfect for Jack Napier, he'd be a great choice.

PS: Revolutions was a great movie
Goddamit - JACK NAPIER IS NOT A BATMAN CHARACTER! He is a Burton creation.

[StorminNorman]

WTF! How did Crispin Glover get 102 votes?!?!

Look at how old the poll is - people have become much wiser since then.

[StorminNorman]

StorminNorman's Little Known Fact: When I first voted in this poll I knew very little about any of the Joker candidates - so I voted for Mark Hammil, NOT Paul Bettany.

[Katsuro]

StorminNorman's Little Known Fact: When I first voted in this poll I knew very little about any of the Joker candidates - so I voted for Mark Hammil, NOT Paul Bettany.

lol, me too. I hate to admit it, but I voted for Mark Hammil. Don't know what I was thinking.

That's why I think there needs to be a new poll, with all the people that are still being talked about. (Hulme, Law, Weaving, Bettany, Brody, Jackman, Rockwell, hell even throw Glover on there.) I'm sure a poll starting today would turn out a heck of a lot different than that old one.

[Ronny Shade]

we should make a new poll. I voted for Brody. He's not my top choice anymore

[Keyser Sushi]

I concur. NEW POLL!!!

[StorminNorman]

The most recent Joker poll was Bettany v. Hulme.

Of course Bettany beat his ass.

[Ronny Shade]

let's talk candidates for new poll.


Bettany (duh)
Hulme
Eccleston
Brody
Weaving
Depp
Roth
The Jude

any else?

[StorminNorman]

Hmm....If you are going to add Eccleston, you might as well add Glover. Then complete, utter unknown would be the only other addition I can think of.

[StorminNorman]

Also Cassel.

[Ronny Shade]

ack. I dont see whats the thing with Cassel, its only that one pic.

I have to put Eccleston, because he's my fav.

[Katsuro]

So lets see, a new poll would DEFINATLEY have to include:

Paul Bettany
Lachy Hulme
Jude Law
Hugo Weaving
Vincent Cassel
Adrien Brody
Christopher Eccleston
Tim Roth
Johnny Depp

And then might as well fill up the poll with these candidates who've been briefly mentioned in some rumors:

Crispin Glover
Sam Rockwell
Robin Williams
Steve Carrell
Jack Black
Jake Gyllenhaal

ack. I dont see whats the thing with Cassel, its only that one pic.


I actually agree with you on that, put he still has enough followers to deserve to be on the poll.

[Ronny Shade]

Who in the history of what has ever said Jake Gyllenhaal for Joker?!?

[Katsuro]

Who in the history of what has ever said Jake Gyllenhaal for Joker?!?

it was when that rumor that a former contendor for another BB2 role was up for Joker instead (turned out to be Law, who we thought was up for Dent). Some people thought it might by Gyllenhaal, and a few people supported it. Yeah it's a bad idea, but no worse than Robin Williams or Crispin Glover.

[Mr Sensitive]

ack. I dont see whats the thing with Cassel, its only that one pic.

I have to put Eccleston, because he's my fav.

Cassel is a must. I mean, for the poll.

[Brian2887]

Jason Lee also. . just because he rocks.

Oh, and it'd be awesome if we could vote multiple options, because I'd be happy with a lot of choices.

[AnimeJune]

lol, me too. I hate to admit it, but I voted for Mark Hammil. Don't know what I was thinking.

That's why I think there needs to be a new poll, with all the people that are still being talked about. (Hulme, Law, Weaving, Bettany, Brody, Jackman, Rockwell, hell even throw Glover on there.) I'm sure a poll starting today would turn out a heck of a lot different than that old one. Hey, I would have voted for him too - he's got the laugh, the Batman experience and knowledge, and his face is already messed up! True, with his voice work it's not like he needs the money, but still - he could still be good. A little old, true, but if he was indeed cast, I would not be howling in rage.

Bettany - not funny, but certainly creepy enough for me. I liked him in "A Knight's Tale", he could pull it off.

Brody - poor little guy, he looks like a daschund. He's too vulnerable and puppy-eyed for my Joker tastes.

Law - he could do it, but would he? He's too suave, and too pretty. Pretty pretty pretty....Where was I? Oh yeah...

Jackman - nope. He's already got Wolverine, I don't think he has the creepy-scary chops to be Joker. We've really got to ration the geek roles, because Ian McKellan is already emersing himself in the fountain of Nerd Film Heros, all set to be baptised as our God. We are not worthy!

Weaving - yes. Yes yes yes. He could definitely do it! He showed off his campy side in V - but once again, he's also gone to the fountain of Nerd Heroes more than once - LOTR, V for Vendetta, the Matrix, etc.

Rockwell - he'd be an understated Joker, but he could do it. He usually plays loser-ish type people, though. I don't want a bumbling Joker.

Glover - While he could very well be perfect for the role (much like DeVito for Penguin, which made me think that when God created him, he thought "hey, just for laughs, let's make this guy look like the Penguin dude from the comics!"), I think casting him as a crazy-insane-villain would only be encouraging him.

Eccleston - awww...I've still got the warm fuzzies for him for when he was on BBC's "Cracker". Plus - nerd experience with Dr. Who, and visually he's a good match as well.

Roth - meh. Haven't seen him that often - he was an amusing dandy in "Rob Roy", but I don't think I've seen him in enough things to be a good judge. I've only seen him in "Pulp Fiction", "Rob Roy", and "Planet of the Apes" - and that last one, if working in makeup is any judge, was AWFUL.

Depp - no. NO. He's very pretty, yes, and he's been weird before in Charlie and the Chocolate factory, but still too pretty-boy for Joker.

Williams - funny as ALL HELL, and becoming increasingly experienced in playing psychopaths, but too old.

Black - YES - but--as hard as it is for me discriminate people against their body size, Black's adorable roundness might prove a disadvantage when playing the rapier-thin Joker. Jack Nicholson was a fine Joker, but many have complained about his size, and he wasn't all that chubby to begin with. Jack Black COULD, however, be a fine Penguin if Nolan were to use him again.

Gyllenhall - what? WHAT? WTF? When did that get in there? I say, don't let him get his hands on any lipstick and grease paint, and have him hold on to the Spidey tights - because he's got more chance of replacing Tobey when he breaks his spine in half than playing the Joker.

Carrell - YES. YES. He's my number one choice - I'm a fan, I'll admit it. Someone informed me that someone suggested him before, and got laughed off the boards, but I'll stick by my choice. He's very dynamic, he's got the crazy eyes (and the Joker nose!), and he's got versatile acting chops as well. Call me crazy, but Carrell for Joker!

Jason Lee: NO. For one reason: he'd have to shave the 'stache.

[Dangerous]

Jude law would suck.

[Katsuro]

Jason Lee: NO. For one reason: he'd have to shave the 'stache.

Lol, we dont wan't another Ceaser Romero, now do we?

[Johnny Drama]

Steve Carrell? Interesting choice....

[Two-Face]

Steve Carrell? Interesting choice....


Not really no if you saw The 40 Year Old Virgin. :down

[AnimeJune]

Not really no if you saw The 40 Year Old Virgin. :down For me, 40-Year-Old Virgin :up: :up: .
"You look like a man-o-lantern!"
"I'm very discrete, but I will haunt your dreams."
"Is it true that if you don't use it, you lose it?" "Is that a serious question?" "No, no it's not."

Steve Carrell rocks.

[Mr Sensitive]

Jude law would suck.

He wouldn't. The guy is truly a great actor. One of the few Hollywood has nowadays.

[AnimeJune]

He wouldn't. The guy is truly a great actor. One of the few Hollywood has nowadays.Just because he's a good actor does not mean he'd be right for the role.

[Mr Sensitive]

Just because he's a good actor does not mean he'd be right for the role.

Ok, then. Let's get into detail: he is thin, and, as a great actor, can play a lunatic, a charming man, a killer, a beggar, a playboy, etc.

There are others, but he could make a great Joker.

[Brian Braddock]

Ok, then. Let's get into detail: he is thin, and, as a great actor, can play a lunatic, a charming man, a killer, a beggar, a playboy, etc.

There are others, but he could make a great Joker.


I concur. :up:

[AnimeJune]

Ok, then. Let's get into detail: he is thin, and, as a great actor, can play a lunatic, a charming man, a killer, a beggar, a playboy, etc.

There are others, but he could make a great Joker.All of those things are true - however, there might be people who could do that job better. We don't necessarily need an actor who is pretty and charming. We need an actor who can pull off insanity and entertainment. I have yet to see a film in which Jude Law is funny. I have yet to see a film in which Jude Law has played someone genuinely, evilly, insane and loving it.

[Brian Braddock]

All of those things are true - however, there might be people who could do that job better. We don't necessarily need an actor who is pretty and charming. We need an actor who can pull off insanity and entertainment. I have yet to see a film in which Jude Law is funny. I have yet to see a film in which Jude Law has played someone genuinely, evilly, insane and loving it.


Jude Law doesnt have to be funny - just be able to play a guy who thinks he's funny.

[AnimeJune]

Jude Law doesnt have to be funny - just be able to play a guy who thinks he's funny.Alright - I still have yet to see Jude Law in a film as a guy who think's he's funny. Listen, if you're a fan, by all means - that's your opinion. But there are other people who watch his movies in a different light, like me, who don't believe he would be a good Joker. He's too suave, too smooth, and too-good-looking. Joker's a funny-lookin' dude - he can't look like a magazine cover.

Paul Bettany fits that description.
Steve Carrell fits that description.
Chris Eccleston fits that description.

Jude Law comes across to me as a prettyboy. I don't think Joker should be played by a prettyboy.

[Brian Braddock]

Thats what make-up is for, isnt it ?- I didnt think Law looked too pretty in 'Road to Perdition'.

None of the other guys, who I also think would be good choices as well btw, already look like the Joker. The actor cast in the role will be made to look like him.

So what if Law is a pretty boy off-camera. It's what he looks (and acts) like on screen that matter, and I believe he could pull off a great performance as Mr.J.

But, you have your opinion, and I respect that. :up:

[sinewave]

Thats what make-up is for, isnt it ?- I didnt think Law looked too pretty in 'Road to Perdition'.

None of the other guys, who I also think would be good choices as well btw, already look like the Joker. The actor cast in the role will be made to look like him.

So what if Law is a pretty boy off-camera. It's what he looks (and acts) like on screen that matter, and I believe he could pull off a great performance as Mr.J.

But, you have your opinion, and I respect that. :up:

i agree. he's a great actor and could definitely pull off the role. my only problem with him is he's a little too over-exposed right now. i'd prefer a lesser-known actor in the role.

[Brian Braddock]

i agree. he's a great actor and could definitely pull off the role. my only problem with him is he's a little too over-exposed right now. i'd prefer a lesser-known actor in the role.


Yeah, it's a double edged sword - we dont want a 'major hollywood megastar' overshadowing things again - much like 1989.

As I said previously, I was only pointing out that Law could do a decent job in response to some posts criticising his credentials for the role.

There are a few other, just as good, alternatives. Glover, Hulme, Eccleston etc.

I remember saying ages ago that an 'off the wall' casting choice would be comedian Lee Evans. That one would be interesting.

[Mr Sensitive]

I have yet to see a film in which Jude Law is funny. I have yet to see a film in which Jude Law has played someone genuinely, evilly, insane and loving it.

If you do want that, maybe you want him in the Joker's role.

[Dark Knight]

Top three for Joker should be....

Eccleston
Bettany
Hulme

alternates to be looked at that are bigger names.......
Weaving
Law

[AnimeJune]

If you do want that, maybe you want him in the Joker's role.Not really - I'd prefer someone experienced in insanity. But anyway, I agree with whoever said that Jude Law is overexposed. I'd prefer a lesser-known actor, because picking Jude Law gives the impression that he's being picked because he's A-List, and not necessarily because he's best for the part, which he isn't, IMO.

[Mr Sensitive]

Not really - I'd prefer someone experienced in insanity.

This is typecasting. It wouldn't be good.

I prefer a versatile actor than one who is recognized for his previous nutjob work.

[Lobo]

I like the idea of Hugo Weaving as The Joker.

[neemer5]

I think a relative unknown stage actor would be best.

[super_fan]

The ideal Joker? Actor Robert Knepper - he plays T-Bag in tv's Prison Break. I doubt there's an actor working today that is more suited to the part than Knepper. Two clips to show his amazing potential:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St2WdefwFjo&search=T-Bag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVv6S4Pi_I&search=T-Bag%20prison%20break

Can do creepy, looks the part - seems perfect. If he exaggerated his acting a little and did the mad laugh,he would be ideal. I can't think of anyone more suited than him. Doubt Warner Bros will find a better candidate than him.

[Katsuro]

Why the hell would you bump this ancient thread, when there's a perfectly good identical thread STICKIED!?!?!

[super_fan]

I didn't see it. I came to this thread via Google search. Honest.

[sinewave]

The ideal Joker? Actor Robert Knepper - he plays T-Bag in tv's Prison Break. I doubt there's an actor working today that is more suited to the part than Knepper. Two clips to show his amazing potential:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St2WdefwFjo&search=T-Bag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVv6S4Pi_I&search=T-Bag%20prison%20break

Can do creepy, looks the part - seems perfect. If he exaggerated his acting a little and did the mad laugh,he would be ideal. I can't think of anyone more suited than him. Doubt Warner Bros will find a better candidate than him.

he looks like an older version of justin theroux, who i think would make a pretty decent joker, or dent even.

robert knepper
http://www.sangrefria.com/blog/images/2005/12/prison-break/tbag.jpg

justin theroux
http://www.superiorpics.com/hs/justin_theroux/main1.jpg

[StorminNorman]

I really like Justin Theroux for either role or even Riddler - just not enough to make him my top guy.

[Eddie Dean]

I could see Theroux as Dent, Joker, or Riddler.

[sinewave]

yup, he could pull off any of those three roles.