Batman Begins Sequel
I've been a big
Batman fan since before
Batman Begins changed the characters from good to great. I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment and am excited about the casting of the Joker. I think Johnny Depp could do a great job, but has anyone considered Mandy Patinkin? He is awsome in
Dead Like Me and there isn't a movie-going soul in the world that can't quote him from
The Princess Bride. I know he's got the evil in him, and I think he might have the miniacle side too. If any of the IGN interviewers get a chance to talk to Christopher Nolan for
The Prestige, could you ask him?
--Matt
Hi Mat. Mandy is definitely an interesting suggest, although it looks pretty likely now that the part is going to Heath Ledger. Another site mentioned the possibility of Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal as alternate should Ledger be out of his mind enough to turn down the offer. As always, we'll keep you posted as we hear more.
--Otto
What do you think of Heath Ledger playing the Joker? Do you think he can pull it off. I'd rather have seen Jude Law as the next Joker. Also, is there any news on the casting of Twoface? Guy Pierce???
--Adrian
I think Ledger is a good choice, honestly. He's had a great resurgence in the past year. If you haven't already seen Lords of Dogtown, he's terrific regardless of what you might think of the movie.
Haven't heard anything on Pierce lately nor any word that there will be another villain in the next Batman installment on top of The Joker.
Thanks for writing,
--Otto
I'm just here to voice my disgust at the "rumor" of Heath Ledger being the new Joker. Rumor is in quote because the way everyone is talking, it seems like a sure thing.
I've always had it in my head that Crispin Glover would make an excellent Joker, and when I heard rumor of him maybe being in it, I was ecstatic. But Heath Ledger? What a tragedy. I don't know if anyone else agrees that Crispin Glover should be the next Joker, but if you've seen any of his music videos, I think everyone would agree with me. If you do agree, there is a petition online that I made . . . I doubt it will do anything, but it would be cool if it got SOME signatures.
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/crispinjoker
Thank you for letting me vent my frustrations.
--Bill
Hi Bill. I'm a big fan of Glover myself, and he could certainly work, although I don't think it's too likely. I don't think you should be so upset by Ledger, though. If you really think about it, he's an interesting choice that could work great, at least in my humble opinion. You've got to have some trust in Nolan. He's clearly earned it after the first film.
--Otto
