The Dark Knight Rises Johnny Depp wants the Riddler role

[Kane]

Yeah, I'm much more for Tennant than Depp. I really don't want to see Johnny Depp in the role.

 

[StorminNorman]

Who in their right mind would prefer David Tennant to Johnny Depp?

I mean we are comparing one of the most talented actors in American history to...Dr. Who.

Yea, I will take Jason Campbell over Peyton Manning, or Joe Jonas over Paul McCartney.

Come on.

 

[Blaztro]

you come on. What cottonheaded ninnymuggin prefers a pumped up Disney star over an actual singer?

 

[StorminNorman]

The same sort of person that takes David Tennant over Depp.

Which was kinda the point.

Thanks for playing.

 

[Kane]

Who in their right mind would prefer David Tennant to Johnny Depp?

I mean we are comparing one of the most talented actors in American history to...Dr. Who.

Yea, I will take Jason Campbell over Peyton Manning, or Joe Jonas over Paul McCartney.

Come on.

Tennant is not my preferred choice for The Riddler. It's just I'd prefer him over Johnny Depp. No doubt Depp is one of the most talented actors, but that doesn't make him right to play Riddler. I think Tennant is a fine actor. Just because he hasn't done anything major like Depp, doesn't mean he lacks the talent. Comparing Tennant and Depp to Joe Jonas and Paul McCartney is just ridiculous.

My top two choices are Guy Pearce and Michael Fassbender (incredible performance in Hunger).

 

[Cunning Stunts]

Just about any good actor could play The Riddler. As I saw another poster say recently, he doesn't have any majorly defining traits that are going to really eliminate a high number of actors.

And I gotta agree with Norman... Choosing a T.V. show nutjob over one of Hollywood's most technically-sound and talented actors (ever) is just insane.

 

[Kane]

Well...he was in a Harry Potter movie .

I'm not judging these guys based on who has been in more films, or who has been in bigger films. I'm judging them by their talent. Both men have talent. I just think something like the Riddler would be better suited for Tennant than Depp. I mean, jesus, Tennant isn't even in my top 10 choices for The Riddler. To each his own, I guess.

Plus, since when has a studio ever cast someone that was popular amongst the fans? If that were the case, we'd probably have either Crispin Glover or Christopher Eccleston as The Joker. I doubt Depp will be considered for the part.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised as to how wrong you'll find you are if you do a little research on the casting.

I'm sure many other users here will help.

 

[Kane]

What are you talking about? How am I wrong? I never said I was right about anything.

 

[Twin723]

Depp is such a *****e IMO though. Good actor though..

 

[Cunning Stunts]

What are you talking about? How am I wrong? I never said I was right about anything.

By this:

Plus, since when has a studio ever cast someone that was popular amongst the fans?

Depp is such a *****e IMO though. Good actor though..

... Why is he a *****e?

 

[flickchick85]

Depp is such a *****e IMO though. Good actor though..

Really? I've only heard super nice things about him. Seems like he's always #1 on that list that comes out every year about nicest celebrities with giving autographs and stuff, and he's known for staying outside with fans (giving hugs, taking pictures, chatting, w/e) for a couple of hours if they've waited to see him. What makes you think he's a *****e?

 

[Cunning Stunts]

Personally, I'd like to see someone like Johnny Depp or Sacah Baron Cohen revolutionize the character in a way that comic writers pick up on the portrayal, and thus The Riddler becomes much more dominant and fearful than he's previously been viewed.

 

[Kane]

First off, what I meant was that a studio has never cast someone because they were a fan favorite.

Secondly, it would not be a bad movie if Nolan decided not to cast Depp. Nolan is god in the Batman universe. It's a fact that whoever he'll cast will be great. It's not like he's going to make a bad decision. He's known for casting against the norm. I don't think Heath Ledger made anyone's top 10 choices for who the Joker should be played by, and look at how that turned out. I'm quite positive that Nolan is going to look at other people besides Depp, assuming he returns for a third film.

Just because Depp has displayed interest, doesn't mean he should be The Riddler. Nolan isn't going to cast someone in the role simply because they are a huge movie star. He's going to cast someone that fits his vision of The Riddler, and I doubt he's going to let fans influence his decision.

 

[Blaztro]

While Depp is not a *****e in any sense of the word, I'm worried that he might be a Ledger to the Riddler. Not the brilliant acting part, but the totally changing the character part. In class, I draw the Joker alot, the comics one, and the first reaction to the art by my peers is not one of praise, but one of, "That's not what the Joker looks like", so I have to explain that Ledger's representation of the Joker is, in fact, not the rule, but the exception.

 

[Kane]

Depp isn't just a fan favorite, he's a great actor to boot, so if he says he wants to be in the role, WB is going to take that under advisement. If it's someone like Eddie Murphy, they probably laugh their asses off and don't give it a second thought. But with Depp, someone actually able to pull off serious roles, they're going to think on it.

Of course Heath Ledger wasn't a fan favorite to portray the Joker, but this is the Riddler, not the Joker, so your point there is moot. Also, I must reiterate, Depp isn't some huge movie star with no talent, so I'm sure Nolan will consider casting someone will talent like Depp. And no fans are trying to influence his decision, Depp himself said he wants the role.

So, again, all your points are very moot, and the fact that you see Depp as just a big movie star and not a great actor shows your lack of knowledge towards his movie roles.

Wow, you obviously can't read because I never said I saw Depp as just a big star. I clearly stated that I thought Depp was talented. At this point, he's nothing more than a fan favorite. How is he anything more than that? Yes, he's a good actor, but he's currently just a fan favorite. How the hell do you think the question was brought up to him? If it wasn't for fans clamoring for him to be Riddler, he would have never been asked and gave the answer that he did. So how the hell are the fans NOT trying to influence the decision? If there was no interest in Depp for Riddler, he probably would have never gave the answer that he'd try and juggle it around.

Just because he said he'd be interested doesn't mean he'll get it. The dude is a megastar, who probably has tons of projects lined up, and depending on when WB decides to make this, it might not fit into his schedule. Just because he said he'd try and juggle it around doesn't mean he'll be free.

How does The Riddler not being The Joker have ANYTHING to do with what I was saying? Seriously. It doesn't matter what the character is. Most of Nolan's casting decisions are people that fans had never thought of, or had listed in their top choices.

Also, just because you bow down and worship Depp doesn't mean everyone else does. Depp isn't the only star out there. There are dozens of equally talented people that I think could turn the role into something spectacular.

I said that Nolan isn't going to look at Depp just because the fans are demanding it. He's going to look at whoever fits his vision of the character, whether or not Depp is included. It matters not that Depp said he's interested. Brian Austin Green said he was interested in the Riddler. It's Nolan's game, and I'll be damned if some whiny fanboy is going to influence his decision.

Seriously, read what I say before you sit there and make yourself look stupid.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

First off, what I meant was that a studio has never cast someone because they were a fan favorite.

Secondly, it would not be a bad movie if Nolan decided not to cast Depp. Nolan is god in the Batman universe. It's a fact that whoever he'll cast will be great. It's not like he's going to make a bad decision. He's known for casting against the norm. I don't think Heath Ledger made anyone's top 10 choices for who the Joker should be played by, and look at how that turned out. I'm quite positive that Nolan is going to look at other people besides Depp, assuming he returns for a third film.

Just because Depp has displayed interest, doesn't mean he should be The Riddler. Nolan isn't going to cast someone in the role simply because they are a huge movie star. He's going to cast someone that fits his vision of The Riddler, and I doubt he's going to let fans influence his decision.

I know that's what you were saying, and I've been telling you that's not true. Liam Neeson always plays the menotor roles, Christian Bale was buzzed as the next Batman for a long time before being picked up, to name a few. I've seen other users around here who did a lot of research into it, and basically, the only real left-field decision was Heath Ledger, which was pretty blatant from the start anyway. I don't really understand why everyone seems to think every casting decision Nolan made/makes has been/will be "out of left field". It's not like he makes movies just to throw curveballs with casting.

 

[StorminNorman]

Tennant is not my preferred choice for The Riddler. It's just I'd prefer him over Johnny Depp. No doubt Depp is one of the most talented actors, but that doesn't make him right to play Riddler. I think Tennant is a fine actor. Just because he hasn't done anything major like Depp, doesn't mean he lacks the talent. Comparing Tennant and Depp to Joe Jonas and Paul McCartney is just ridiculous.

Joe Jonas has talent too. If Tennant was on Depp's talent level, he wouldn't be on Dr. Who.

Well...he was in a Harry Potter movie .

I'm not judging these guys based on who has been in more films, or who has been in bigger films. I'm judging them by their talent. Both men have talent. I just think something like the Riddler would be better suited for Tennant than Depp. I mean, jesus, Tennant isn't even in my top 10 choices for The Riddler. To each his own, I guess.

In what way is Depp wrong for Riddler? Explain that.

Plus, since when has a studio ever cast someone that was popular amongst the fans? If that were the case, we'd probably have either Crispin Glover or Christopher Eccleston as The Joker. I doubt Depp will be considered for the part.

Crispin Glover was as hated by fans as he was supported. This same studio cast Bale, an unknown fan favorite, for Batman.

Personally, I'd like to see someone like Johnny Depp or Sacah Baron Cohen revolutionize the character in a way that comic writers pick up on the portrayal, and thus The Riddler becomes much more dominant and fearful than he's previously been viewed.

Sacha Baron Cohen would be inspired casting.

First off, what I meant was that a studio has never cast someone because they were a fan favorite.

And if they cast Depp, it wouldn't be because they were a fan favorite...it would be because Depp is one of the most remarkable actors of the modern era.

Secondly, it would not be a bad movie if Nolan decided not to cast Depp. Nolan is god in the Batman universe. It's a fact that whoever he'll cast will be great.

It's a fact? Do people not remember the fact that Nolan cast not only Katie Holmes, but Maggie Gyllenhaal? And before people try to respond with "WB FORCED KATIE HOLMES ON NOLAN!!$1!11!" they are full of poo. WB required a love interest - not Katie Holmes.

It's not like he's going to make a bad decision. He's known for casting against the norm.

Complete bull.

Christian Bale's most renown performance was playing a rich guy with a secret life.

Liam Neeson was known as a mentor.

Michael Caine...no explanation needed.

Who could have pictured Aaron Eckhart playing a charismatic political figure...you know, outside of anyone that has seen Thank You For Smoking.

Cillian Murphy just looks like a creep.

Should I go on?

I don't think Heath Ledger made anyone's top 10 choices for who the Joker should be played by, and look at how that turned out. I'm quite positive that Nolan is going to look at other people besides Depp, assuming he returns for a third film.

People confuse the fact Heath Ledger wasn't on anyones radar with Nolan casting out of left field. It's wrong.

Just because Depp has displayed interest, doesn't mean he should be The Riddler. Nolan isn't going to cast someone in the role simply because they are a huge movie star. He's going to cast someone that fits his vision of The Riddler, and I doubt he's going to let fans influence his decision.

I don't think anyone thinks Depp should play the Riddler SIMPLY because he has displayed interest.

While Depp is not a *****e in any sense of the word, I'm worried that he might be a Ledger to the Riddler. Not the brilliant acting part, but the totally changing the character part. In class, I draw the Joker alot, the comics one, and the first reaction to the art by my peers is not one of praise, but one of, "That's not what the Joker looks like", so I have to explain that Ledger's representation of the Joker is, in fact, not the rule, but the exception.

Depp IS a *****e in some sense of the word.

Wow, you obviously can't read because I never said I saw Depp as just a big star. I clearly stated that I thought Depp was talented. At this point, he's nothing more than a fan favorite. How is he anything more than that? Yes, he's a good actor, but he's currently just a fan favorite. How the hell do you think the question was brought up to him? If it wasn't for fans clamoring for him to be Riddler, he would have never been asked and gave the answer that he did. So how the hell are the fans NOT trying to influence the decision? If there was no interest in Depp for Riddler, he probably would have never gave the answer that he'd try and juggle it around.

Just because he said he'd be interested doesn't mean he'll get it. The dude is a megastar, who probably has tons of projects lined up, and depending on when WB decides to make this, it might not fit into his schedule. Just because he said he'd try and juggle it around doesn't mean he'll be free.

How does The Riddler not being The Joker have ANYTHING to do with what I was saying? Seriously. It doesn't matter what the character is. Most of Nolan's casting decisions are people that fans had never thought of, or had listed in their top choices.

Also, just because you bow down and worship Depp doesn't mean everyone else does. Depp isn't the only star out there. There are dozens of equally talented people that I think could turn the role into something spectacular.

I said that Nolan isn't going to look at Depp just because the fans are demanding it. He's going to look at whoever fits his vision of the character, whether or not Depp is included. It matters not that Depp said he's interested. Brian Austin Green said he was interested in the Riddler. It's Nolan's game, and I'll be damned if some whiny fanboy is going to influence his decision.

Seriously, read what I say before you sit there and make yourself look stupid.

This post just makes me giggle.

 

[Kane]

Joe Jonas has talent too. If Tennant was on Depp's talent level, he wouldn't be on Dr. Who.



In what way is Depp wrong for Riddler? Explain that.

I never said Depp was plain wrong for the part. I just said he's not my ideal choice for the part. And just because someone was in Dr. Who doesn't mean they don't have talent. You can't just assume that if someone has acting talent, they will be in big movies, or a lot of movies. There are plenty of actors out there who haven't had their chance to shine yet.

Crispin Glover was as hated by fans as he was supported. This same studio cast Bale, an unknown fan favorite, for Batman.

Exactly. I'm saying if WB actually listened to the fans, we wouldn't have Heath Ledger in the role. That was my point.

Sacha Baron Cohen would be inspired casting.

I actually agree with this one.

And if they cast Depp, it wouldn't be because they were a fan favorite...it would be because Depp is one of the most remarkable actors of the modern era.

Again, I don't bow down and worship Depp on the same level as you guys clearly do. I hated Pirates of the Caribbean (which is what boosted him to superstar status), but I enjoy plenty of his work. However, I do find him overrated.

It's a fact? Do people not remember the fact that Nolan cast not only Katie Holmes, but Maggie Gyllenhaal? And before people try to respond with "WB FORCED KATIE HOLMES ON NOLAN!!$1!11!" they are full of poo. WB required a love interest - not Katie Holmes.

That's a matter of opinion. Plenty of people enjoyed Maggie. I guess you have a point with Katie, but it wasn't like she was downright terrible.

Complete bull.

Christian Bale's most renown performance was playing a rich guy with a secret life.

Liam Neeson was known as a mentor.

Michael Caine...no explanation needed.

Who could have pictured Aaron Eckhart playing a charismatic political figure...you know, outside of anyone that has seen Thank You For Smoking.

Cillian Murphy just looks like a creep.

Should I go on?

I'm just saying that Nolan doesn't cast the obvious choices that most fans make. Now, when you look at them, they are fairly obvious. But at the time before these people were cast, I didn't see too many of these names mentioned around.

People confuse the fact Heath Ledger wasn't on anyones radar with Nolan casting out of left field. It's wrong.

How so? People were casting the Joker in their minds based purely on the look of actors. Heath Ledger didn't look like the Joker, so for a lot of people, it was out of left field.

I don't think anyone thinks Depp should play the Riddler SIMPLY because he has displayed interest.

I never said they did.

This post just makes me giggle.

Whatever dude. Just because I don't beat off to the sounds of Johnny Depp, doesn't mean I'm not entitled to share my thoughts.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

You just don't get it, do you? Do you really have that many issues with reading?

 

[terry78]

Riddle me this, riddle me that, who's afraid....*splash* Captain Jack Sparrow.

 

[Kane]

You just don't get it, do you? Do you really have that many issues with reading?

What the hell are you talking about? I can read just fine. People seem to be giving me crap because I'm not on the "Johnny Depp for Riddler" bandwagon. What don't I get? Don't be such a *****e.

 

[ronny]

David Tennant could really use the opportunity.

 

[Kane]

I know. People seem to think that just because he hasn't had a starring role in movies, he's not good for the part. He's not one of my top choices, but I don't think the fact that he plays in Dr. Who is anything negative.

 

[ronny]

I just would love Batman 3 to be able to elevate currently underused talent. David Tennant could be brilliant. Sure, it's a gamble but he's shown a lot of skill in the past. Maybe he could pull it off?