The Dark Knight Joker Casting Threads [merged-30]

[E.C.]

I think, hell, I KNOW Hamill's too old-looking for the part. I'd still like to see him play, simply from acting and personality alone, but as much as I clamor, the higher-ups undoubtedly would write him off as "too old."

Glover's face with Hamill's voice would be perfect, but seriously, that's far more of a longshot than Hamill by himself (and just seems silly in general).

I don't know about Glover myself, but every movie that I've seen him in (he's had a few supporting roles as well), he's just got a whiny (not high pitched; whiny), unassuming voice and persona. Maybe he's got more range, but even in Willard, he was whiny.


I don't really know about Penn. He's an awesome actor, but he really does seem like a wrong fit for the Joker. His take on the Joker would be interesting and darker, but would it really be Joker? The character who even casual Batman fans have expectations for? Penn's a good actor, so if he somehow does happen to land the role, I wouldn't be too upset just as long as Penn delivers.

Realistically though, (that is, putting aside my obvious bias for Hamill), my favorites are Alan Cumming and Jude Law. They can look the part, they're good actors, they've shown dark and clownish (sometimes both) in previous roles, and they're big enough names to star opposite Bale.

 

[DDRSkata]

1. Tim Roth
2. Matthew Lillard or Jason Lee
3. Crispin Glover
4. Alan Cumming or Jude Law (although Law is a better choice for Riddler)
5. Devon Sawa or one of the choices I've never seen act but people seem to like.

 

[Weezer]

1. Crispin Glover
2. Jude Law
3. Tim Roth
4. Lachy Hulme
5. Sean Penn

 

[Binker]

Sean Penn seems ok. Doing crazy stuff as well that'll work with the role. He's the type of actor who can do anything.

 

[VenomFang]

=) =) =)

 

[Boom]

I'm really not a big fan of Crispin Glover, but even I have to say, that's one of the best manips I've ever seen.

 

[MJUpton]

Here's the BEST choice for Joker:

That's right-- Vince McMahon, DAMNIT!

 

[Nivek]

Okay, let me just say who should NOT even be mentioned for playing the Joker. Guys like Dafoe, Jim Carrey, and Hugo Weaving. seriously, c'mon here...

It always comes back to Crispin Glover. despite what some of you say, he does have the chops, and he has the best look for the Joker than any of these other hopefuls. If its not Glover, I hope its a semi-unknown of a thin body type. No Buff Jokers, please.

Thats my 2 cents...


Glover Dammit!

 

[Sentinel X]

Caspin Glover MUST be Joker or its the end of the world!!!!

 

[Sentinel X]

I think Joker should be really really dark because this is what Nolan's films are.Whenever he makes a sadistic joke the crowd should shiver. I want the dirty, homeless look like the one from the tv show Batman, I know people dont like it but Joker looks pretty darn cool.

 

[super-t]

man i cant sit back and let yall do my dog Carrey like that, come on every one of yall knows that if Jim really wanted to do it, i mean really want then he could do it.

 

[Nivek]

Sean Penn as the Joker is like the talk of Ashton Kutcher playing Batman. Aint It Cool News...Aint Gonna Happen. Sean Penn is horrible choice for a bad joke, whoever came up with that one will come back in a couple months and say he was edged out by whoever, just like the Jesus-Superman and Smallville Superboy casting rumers for Superman.

 

[Nivek]

Carrey played the Riddler. Overacted like a motherf'r too. Keep him away from the Bat Franchise, along with William Defoe. He's the Green Goblin, and too old to play the Joker against Bale.

Hell, anyone over 50 should be eliminated.

 

[goatenfugly]

I think we can all agree that Crispin Glover really is insane. However, he is just not the same type of insane that the Joker should be. Glover just seems to be too quiet and timid for the role. If you can point me in the direction of a movie where he truly lets loose, I'll back him all the way. For now, though, I think the best choice is Bettany.

 

[Muze]

I think we can all agree that Crispin Glover really is insane. However, he is just not the same type of insane that the Joker should be. Glover just seems to be too quiet and timid for the role. If you can point me in the direction of a movie where he truly lets loose, I'll back him all the way. For now, though, I think the best choice is Bettany.

don't you remember when he told Biff to get away from his girl? guy's a psycho!! j/k

 

[VenomFang]

I'm really not a big fan of Crispin Glover, but even I have to say, that's one of the best manips I've ever seen.

Well I am a fan of Glover, and I'll cry for the rest of my life if he doesn't get the part. The great thing is, that isn't even heavily modified. Crispin truly is the Joker.

 

[Wise]

I say ALan Cummings would make an awesome Joker.

 

[Digital_Ashes]

To those of you questioning Crispin Glover's insanity here is a short list:

He's literally insane.

The Movie WILLARD, watch it and you'll understand he far his acting really is, when you see a man SCREAM at a freakin' rat about something like, being mean to another rat, it really makes you question your sense of reality.

He almost behedded David Letterman with a scissor kick in '87, on Letterman, and was banned for almost 5 years.

Did I mention he's freakin' INSANE, also he has a cult following, and is considered one of the greatest "underground" actors out there.

 

[my0pic_spidey]

don't you remember when he told Biff to get away from his girl? guy's a psycho!! j/k

He knocked biff out of his senses! Now thats psycho.
Ladies and gentleman,we have a winner.

 

[Katsuro]

while i think Glover has the look, he just doens't plain have the voice. Even if we ignore TAS and any other Batman media and go only by the comics, he still doesn't have a voice you would expect from a character like the Joker. I cant imagine him making sick, twisted jokes, then laughing his ass off at them like a maniac.

Mark Hamill, on the other hand, has the voice. His voice fits the persona of the character perfectly. If he lost a little weight, since the makeup would hide his age, he would do perfect! I could do with him not looking 100% like the character, as long as we got a creepy, sadistic, dark portrayal of him i'm happy.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

Judging from the trailer for Willard, he could be pretty good.

http://videodetective.com/home.asp?PublishedID=560044

 

[Wise]

Put Alan Cumming in the role. Not only does he look like the Man/Pre Joker from "The Killing Joke". But he can also do drama and comedy very well.
You guys are all suggesting these dark actors for the role forgetting that the Joker is a double sided character. He has the light hearted mischievous side and he has the homicidal psychopath side. The actor who plays him has to be able to do both comedy and drama.

 

[S_H_F_4839]

here are my picks

1.) Crispin Glover, I picked him because of the look, and I think he could pull it off and then some, I mean the joker could be his vehicle to really show his talent, I have heard people talk about typecasting, and well I think thats what has happened to him, he always gets stuck in these whiny characters, but I think the joker could be his vehicle to really show what he can do, and hope he gets the role.

2.) Ben Foster, I know this is a little out there, but watched him in Hostage, He plays psycho well, and yes I know he played spacker dave in the punisher, but in hostage

Spoiler

he killed people just to watch them die

, and I think he would own as the joker, and hey he has done a comic book movie before so they might talk him into playing the joker, by far in my opinon one of the best comic book villains of all time.

3.) Sean Penn, he is a little old I admit, but as far as characters go, I think he has the personality for the joker if one of the other two do not get it.

ok, I dont see the draw for jude law, I have never been overly impressed by his acting, I mean he has been suggested for every comic book character out there, and I just dont really see him as any of them, I could see him possibly as riddler but thats a stretch.

Tim Roth is a good actor, but I think he should be the riddler.

 

[dogsgotlipstick]

sorry guys, i can't see nolan going with an american actor for the joker. the only americans in major(!?!) supporting roles are holmes and freeman. i can't see him picking an 'A' list star for the role. Nolan wants these film's to be about Batman/bruce wayne; any scenery chewing by a star such as depp, would take the focus away from the subject, just as nicholson did in 89. Again, i think he'll go for a quality actor and avoid the hyperactivity of a carrey or tommy lee jones. This joker will be far from funny in anybodies eyes bar his own; he'll be a psychopath. I think he'll go for another brit to bring this character to life; my favourite would be christopher ecclestone. I've never been a dr who fan, but i've watched this series fascinated to see what the lead could bring to the role. his facial mannerisms are ideal for the joker role, and this guy can act! i'm not talking about his role as dr who, but his earlier stuff in cracker and the second coming will show you what this guy is capable of.

 

[Joker831]

Here are the people i only want to see as Joker.

1.Mark Hamill

Now come on, tell me that he dont look so kick ass in that manip. That suit looks so cool, just as cool as the purple suit. Does anyone else think that should be a Joker suit in the movies? Anyways....Hamill i think if done like that would make such a great Joker period. I have seen him act like a psycho in Midnight Ride when he was killer hitchiker...it was great. He can do it.

2. Tim Roth
Creepy as ****, period lol

Any others like Glover, Eckleston, etc....i would be a lil dissapointed with but would still give them a chance. I just dont want Hulme on the fact so many other actors should get it before him...thats all.

But doesnt Mark Hammill look kick-ass in that manip as the Joker. I think thats one of the best i've seen.