The Dark Knight Is The Joker Hype reaching ridiculously high expectations?

[Mr. Socko]

I like him, but I wouldn't want him as the Joker.

 

[Muziko]

I made the comment thinking about physical characteristics - but I don't know if he'd be talented enough to do what Ledger has done (from what co-stars/directors etc... have said) The only other person that I've seen (big screen) doing something like that with characters - and that I see as possible casting choice for Joker is Johnny Depp. He's done his fair share of weird movies... but you gotta give it to him - he's an excellent actor.

 

[Muziko]

lol..no that was my bad. I mean who knows right? I just cant stand that actor is all

No problem... I thought it was funny how two of you automatically replied "hell no" to the suggestion.

 

[MegaGeek]

I made the comment thinking about physical characteristics - but I don't know if he'd be talented enough to do what Ledger has done (from what co-stars/directors etc... have said) The only other person that I've seen (big screen) doing something like that with characters - and that I see as possible casting choice for Joker is Johnny Depp. He's done his fair share of weird movies... but you gotta give it to him - he's an excellent actor.

totally agree with you. I still have reservations about Depp though.

on a side note I doubt the joker will even be in the 3rd film. Us batfans will probably have to wait another 20 years to see Mr J on the silver screen again.

 

[The Battousai]

I thought he did pretty well in "Lucky Number Slevin". Then again, I haven't seen him in many movies.

He's the same in almost every movie - and it's usually not interesting

 

[LongHalloween]

I think WB is creating high expectations with the virals that went on. Ledger is a genius and I doubt he will disappoint.

 

[Nightwing1977]

Adrien Brody as the Joker? No, but I always thought he would make a great Alberto Falcone.

You know, Brody as Alberto doesn't sound too bad. He has quite the skinny shape & nose look for him with how Sale draw the character.

 

[Doc Samson]

totally agree with you. I still have reservations about Depp though.

on a side note I doubt the joker will even be in the 3rd film. Us batfans will probably have to wait another 20 years to see Mr J on the silver screen again.

I suggested Depp before Ledger was announced, simply because he's played those quirky weirdo roles so many times that I can kinda see how he would play it. Thats partially why I was happy about Ledger getting the shot, because nobody (even still) knows exactly how he's gonna do this. But just for the record, mix sweeney todd, jack sparrow, willy wonka & edward scissorhands, and thats pretty damn close to a Joker

 

[-Crusher-]

thats just it, he always plays the weird insane types. if he plays joker people will be like,"oh wow, whats a surprise"

 

[Crook]

More like "oh s**it, Depp is playing the Joker! Sweet!"

 

[Gianakin_]

More like "oh s**it, Depp is playing the Joker! Sweet!"

Agreed.

 

[-Crusher-]

i love depp, but as i have said, dep playing joker= :

 

[dollarbill]

well for me I think Depp would do wonders in the role of the Joker than Ledger. Just because the man died he's automatically a legendary actor.

 

[Gianakin_]

well for me I think Depp would do wonders in the role of the Joker than Ledger. Just because the man died he's automatically a legendary actor.

Yeah, because he wasn't being called a great actor before his death.

 

[StylishHokie21]

i love depp, but as i have said, dep playing joker= :

Agreed.

 

[Drummerdude7]

well for me I think Depp would do wonders in the role of the Joker than Ledger. Just because the man died he's automatically a legendary actor.

that's not true at all....he was nominated for an oscar for Brokeback mountain, along with his acting in some other good films.

as for depp taking over as joker, it'd be interesting to see.....i wouldn't completely rule it out....but i've seen so much johnny depp in films in the past few years that i don't know how i'd react to it

=P

 

[RoboAmish]

Depp would be a fine Joker but you'd know exactly what to expect. Probably just a darker version of Jack Sparrow!!!

 

[Crook]

Because we all know Depp plays most of his roles the same way.

 

[RoboAmish]

meh, good point
I think what I'm trying to say is, we've seen him play similar kinds of dark characters before. He'd play him well and we'd get an enjoyable preformance (though probably slightly Bruton-esque) but it wouldn't be streching himself much or much of a surprise

 

[Crook]

I really couldn't care less how much of a "stretch" it would be in his usual acting zone. Point is, he has the look of the Joker, and we all know he'd deliver a damn good performance.

I really don't see what's more to ask of an actor. It's not a contest for who could be most diverse. It's a question of who can pull off this role.

 

[RoboAmish]

ok man point taken
I guess I'm only trying to find holes in the theory of Depp as Joker. But I'm one of those against the recasting of The Joker. But Depp is probably the outstanding candidate and would put in a solid preformance. But no other name springs to mind for me personally

 

[TNC9852002]

One unescapable fact: Nolan would never cast Johnny Depp for the Joker.

-TNC

 

[-Crusher-]

One unescapable fact: Nolan would never cast Johnny Depp for the Joker.

-TNC

t:

 

[Hole Shot]

Yea I could totally see Alan Cumming in that panel you refer too. Either way, lets be thankfull that nolan doesnt go out looking for people who just "look" like the character.. *cough* Brian Singer's Superman *cough*

A little off topic but I give Routh credit, Singer wanted him to mimic Reeves and not create his take on the character and I think Routh nailed it.


As for any other person that could play Joker. I don't have any idea. I know I don't want any of the Bettany/Glover/Hulme/Brody suggestions from prior to Heath's casting nor do I want the kid from Third Rock from the Son like some have suggested.

I think if they were to recast it should be a pick from totally out of leftfield like Heath. And I think the new actor should draw inspiration from Heath but still find ways to make it his own character.

 

[Nepenthes]

This feels weird just saying it, but what about Leonardo DiCaprio as the Joker? You'd have to dirty him up real good but think about it for a second. He has the energy and the insight as an actor to get deep into a role; he can do very different roles but he's never played a villain; he can do a twisted version of his usual charming and happy self, and he has the appropriate facial features and physique. I actually think he'd be very unnerving and surreal.

I remember a quote from Berjemo about Ledger "They took Hollywoods pretty boy and just completely fcked up his face!....that's such a Joker thing do". The quote shouldn't be just taken literally it also descibes a much broader quality that makes Ledger as the Joker so intruiging. I think the same would apply to Leo just as much.