The Dark Knight Rises Casting Call (All Villains)

[batlovescatDC]

I hope they don't recast the Joker. Not in the Nolan-verse films anyway. But, I mean, with the fact that Ledger was signed on for two films, I think there is the possibility of them re-casting him. But I hope that they've just dropped the idea of having him appear, all together. I definitely would want him mentioned, and perhaps he could even be doing things in the film.... but in the shadows, in the background, you know? Doing things without ever really being seen. I wouldn't mind that. But I just really don't want him recast. If they did recast him, I guess my choice would be Johnny Depp. But I would want them to do their own take on the character.... I don't want anybody to try and continue the Joker from TDK. Nobody, and I mean nobobdy and continue Ledger's performance. That's why I'd rather them not recast him at all.

 

[cerealkiller182]

Almost every actor signs for 3 movies. It doesnt matter.

 

[The Major]

Patrick Stuart as Freeze could be cool, but could he be dark & evil????????

Sure.

Not that Freeze needs to be completely evil to work. He's just got a really warped sense of priorities.

 

[The Major]

Why do you think that?

Red Skull.

 

[cerealkiller182]

skull mask isnt the only mask black mask has

 

[Laderlappen]

Joker recast?

Only three words....
Daniel... Day... Lewis

I think there's a bigger chance that Heath will come back to life than that we'll see Daniel or even Johnny as the Joker in 3 years.

 

[Laderlappen]

Red Skull.

Ehh, what?

 

[daywalker2007]

If Nolan really intends to put the Joker in the 3rd movie, as a small cameo to provide closure to the character,
Does anyone think Nolan would consider using Joseph Gordon Levitt as the Joker in the next movie?

I mean purely if we look at an acting standpoint, Levitt is a good actor,
and the amazing similarity in looks between him and Heath is astonishing.

Even if for a small cameo scene to see the Joker in Arkham, I think it might be good to use him instead of someone who looks nothing like Heath.

Sure, the circumstances are strange and weird, asking another actor to replicate another actor's iconic role, but you never know, it might work.

Would be interesting to see what they could do, whether the actor or director is even open to doing such a thing.

of course, some might find it strange and downright disrespectful, asking another person to copy someone's mannerisms and performance, but it still could be interesting.

 

[The Batkilt]

No, I really don't think he'd consider using him as The Joker. Even for a cameo. If he were going to recast, I honestly don't see Levitt being given the part.

 

[batlovescatDC]

No..... there's no way in hell he would use Levitt.

 

[daywalker2007]

do you think audiences are ready to accept a completely different actor for the Joker,

even if its a few years later after TDK fever has died down?

it will be interesting to see how audiences react to a new actor taking on the same character.

maybe Nolan could come up with a new solution, such as a new Joker comes along, kills the old one and takes over his mantle.

can't wait to see what happens with the next movie.

 

[The Batkilt]

I doubt they'd be willing to accept another actor in the part considering just how good Ledger's performance was, coupled in with his death. In another series of films yeah, but even then he'd likely be judged up against Ledger's performance unless he too put his own spin on it.

Also, the new Joker sounds like that Joker 2.0 from The Batman.

 

[The Major]

Ehh, what?

They can look very similar in appearance.

WB might avoid using Black Mask just for that reason if they think Marvel could sue them since they're making a Captain America movie.

 

[TimidationGame]

Perhaps we are better off not knowing if he would be recast or not. Perhaps they do want to bring him back (Joker not Ledger) later on perhaps in #4 or maybe in a animated in between TDK and #3.

 

[ThePoisonPuppet]

They can look very similar in appearance.

WB might avoid using Black Mask just for that reason if they think Marvel could sue them since they're making a Captain America movie.

If I were doing Black Mask I would make it an obvious fake mask, almost hokey looking but still creepy at the same time. While Red Skull would probably be deformed since thats a huge part of his character and an unrealistic and negligible part of Black Mask.

 

[The Major]

If I were doing Black Mask I would make it an obvious fake mask, almost hokey looking but still creepy at the same time. While Red Skull would probably be deformed since thats a huge part of his character and an unrealistic and negligible part of Black Mask.

I really don't know whether it would be enough.

Supposedly Wanted didn't use villains who were close to characters in the DCU for this reason.

No sure if its true or not but if it is its going to pose a problem for Black Mask.

 

[The Batkilt]

They can look very similar in appearance.

WB might avoid using Black Mask just for that reason if they think Marvel could sue them since they're making a Captain America movie.

I see we're you're coming from but I doubt it. After all, Deadpool is appearing in the X-Mens: Origin film and he's more than a tad similar to Deathstroke - similar name, similar outfit, similar real names. That and The Black Mask isn't really that similar if you stick to the original premise behind the character.

 

[The Major]

I see we're you're coming from but I doubt it. After all, Deadpool is appearing in the X-Mens: Origin film and he's more than a tad similar to Deathstroke - similar name, similar outfit, similar real names.

Hollywood doesn't seem to do this until its in film. Deathstroke won't be appearing in a Teen Titans or Green Arrow film recently. Though WB could rethink using him or change him beyond recognition if they do in the future. I'd hate to see that happen.

Comics, cartoons and probably direct to dvd don't matter. Once it hits theaters anything seems to be fair game legally.

That and The Black Mask isn't really that similar if you stick to the original premise behind the character.

True.

 

[Killing Joke926]

Alrighty, I've once again have come up with a new casting list, but this time a little bit more............ well less known, but none the less diverse actors/actresses. And just as another note, let me just get this outta my system: Johnny Depp will not get the role of Joker or Riddler nor Angelina Jolie for CatWoman, Poison Ivy, or Talia Al Ghul; I think we all know they're just fan favorites people have been rooting for........... gosh probably even before BatMan Begins. Let's just face it, Nolan is one of those guys that casts the right people that are completely just curve ball actors and actresses for the role; for example, Neeson for Ra's or Ledger for Joker (you know you all hated the idea at first and regret it every bit of negativity now) or hell, even Bale as BatMan when startin' off with Begins. It's just not gonna happen gang; Johhny Depp's already signed to do the next 2 Sin Cities and Jolie will probably go on with the sequels for Wanted or some other underated movie that doesn't standup to her acting performances; with all that said, here's my new and slightly improved list for this particular Rogue's Gallery.


Mackenzie Crook as Riddler:

Anne Hathaway as Talia Al Ghul (I was gonna say Poison Ivy, but the more I think about it I really don't see her fitting into Nolan's world at the time being):

Shannyn Sossamon as Catwoman:

Javier Bardem as Bane:

Sean Bean as Black Mask:

Temuera Morrison as Deadshot:

Laurence Fishburne as Mr. Freeze:

 

[Matt.S99]

Eww Sossamon.

Fishburne as Freeze

 

[The Major]

Killing:

Briliant casting.

Hathaway would be an amazing Talia.

 

[ScarecrowMan666]

Sossaman is hot as hell, so if they absolutely had to have Catwoman in 3, she'd be my pick. Though I would be happier if Catwoman weren't in it at all. I would like to see new villains. Someone mentioned Black Mask, and I think that would kick ass. I'd love to see Mad Hatter as well.

 

[Matt.S99]

Sossamon is not hot as hell, she looks like shes on crack or something.

 

[Killing Joke926]

Eww Sossamon.

Fishburne as Freeze

Well I gave that one a shot LOL.. However if she was just a little bit younger like in the Matrix days, I'd without a doubt cast Carrie-Anne Moss or perhaps Eva Green (she'd also be an awsome Poison Ivy, but like I said not too much of a Nolan thing ya know?).

 

[Matt.S99]

I perosnally think Green would make an awesome Talia, but I would take her for Selina as well.

Moss would be ok, but if you want someone who is older now that could have worked a few years ago, Ashley Judd all the way.