The Dark Knight Rises Killer Croc

[Dark Sentinel]

But new Orleans is an ideal location for a villain like Croc. And if they do get Robert Maillet that is even better because of his accent

 

[Galactus123]

I like this look.

 

[baleheadbrasil]

Killer Croc???? In Batman 3??? hahaha
Ridiculous.
No way.

 

[Octoberist]

I would love to see Croc. It's always possible.

 

[Brother Jack]

But new Orleans is an ideal location for a villain like Croc. And if they do get Robert Maillet that is even better because of his accent

New Orleans probably won't be used as New Orleans in the film, meaning Bruce most likely will not be taking a trip there like he did to Hong Kong in TDK. It will be used as sub-set of Gotham in all probability, something similar to the Narrows or a whole new neighborhood we haven't seen before.

 

[gillberg2k1]

New Orleans probably won't be used as New Orleans in the film, meaning Bruce most likely will not be taking a trip there like he did to Hong Kong in TDK. It will be used as sub-set of Gotham in all probability, something similar to the Narrows or a whole new neighborhood we haven't seen before.

Ding, ding, ding! Someone cracked the case.

Seriously, I'm amazed more people haven't realized this. They're clearly CONSIDERING shooting at sound stages in New Orleans to save money on filming overseas. This worked out great for Green Lantern, and the tax breaks are excellent right now.

That's all it is. Gotham isn't suddenly going to change from Chicago to New Orleans or anything goofy like that.

 

[KalMart]

Ding, ding, ding! Someone cracked the case.

Seriously, I'm amazed more people haven't realized this. They're clearly CONSIDERING shooting at sound stages in New Orleans to save money on filming overseas. This worked out great for Green Lantern, and the tax breaks are excellent right now.

That's all it is. Gotham isn't suddenly going to change from Chicago to New Orleans or anything goofy like that.

People did realize it as soon as it was announced...it's just that other people didn't listen.

 

[gillberg2k1]

People did realize it as soon as it was announced...it's just that other people didn't listen.

I remember the same thing came up with Begins. People assumed that the film was actually taking place in London. It was really strange.

 

[R_Hythlodeus]

that character would absolutely make me loose my interest in that movie. what's next? thalia al ghul? black mask?

 

[bjt]

The concept used in that trailer for Mortal Kombat Rebirth would be interesting to keep the movies Nolan proposesListen
Read phonetically

 

[nobycane]

The coolest thing about the new Batman series is that Nolan has made the character so realistic and practical in modern-day society. None of this mutant - hocus pocus fantasy BS with other comic book movies.
Having Killer Croc fits into that mutant (Xmen) fantasy scenario......and there is no way Nolan is going to risk the final chapter by adding a character that isn't realistic (realism is the key to these movies' success).

I could see the Mad Hatter being from N.O.....putting a creole spin on the character with a little voodoo black magic added for flavor.

I could place a bet on Anarky as well....

The Penguin of course would be adequate as an international arms dealer out of N.O. as well.....

 

[ChrisB]

I've got a poll up and a little more background info on this Killer Croc rumor:
http://batman-news.com/2010/10/08/will-killer-croc-be-in-batman-3/

 

[The Guard]

I would have no issues if Killer Croc had a role in the next movie. There's some definite potential there. I just don't want him to be a main villain.

 

[Wolverine1988]

The Mark Millar Tweet is really interesting.

I mean techincally aren't we just as wrong to assume that they are filming in NO because its tax breaks.....Not saying he is going to be in it but that tweet is interesting to say the least.

I mean for all we know they could be filming in NO for Killer Croc, we don't know either way yet because all was said was that they were filming there.

And honestly Nolan has made Warner Bros a BOATLOAD of money for them over the past 5 years, meaning i dont know how worried he is about cutting down on production costs if he wants it a certain way, iam sure WB is gonna give him extra money if he needs it. They have seen first hand how great his movies are and sucesfull they have been over the past several years.

 

[Nightwatcher11]

Killer Croc???? In Batman 3??? hahaha
Ridiculous.
No way.

Why do you say this? And if you say Realism... Nolans world ISNT based on REALISM. Clearly you could see that from either film. For example: Two-Face, that whole concept of his character and look is completely ridiculous. But Nolan finds us a middle ground between our world, and Batman's. Which is why I think his films have been met with fantastic praise; fans and general audiences.
But enough with my rant, hahaha I was just curious man why you didnt want Croc in the 3rd.

 

[baleheadbrasil]

Why do you say this? And if you say Realism... Nolans world ISNT based on REALISM. Clearly you could see that from either film. For example: Two-Face, that whole concept of his character and look is completely ridiculous. But Nolan finds us a middle ground between our world, and Batman's. Which is why I think his films have been met with fantastic praise; fans and general audiences.
But enough with my rant, hahaha I was just curious man why you didnt want Croc in the 3rd.

Well,I only will believe when(IF) it´s confirmed...but I have no problem with the character itself. If Nolan chose Killer Croc, he will make an excellent job,but I said that becuase Killer Croc is too bizarre and seems unrealistic,just because of it.

 

[mat-chow]

The coolest thing about the new Batman series is that Nolan has made the character so realistic and practical in modern-day society. None of this mutant - hocus pocus fantasy BS with other comic book movies.
Having Killer Croc fits into that mutant (Xmen) fantasy scenario......and there is no way Nolan is going to risk the final chapter by adding a character that isn't realistic (realism is the key to these movies' success).

I could see the Mad Hatter being from N.O.....putting a creole spin on the character with a little voodoo black magic added for flavor.

I could place a bet on Anarky as well....

The Penguin of course would be adequate as an international arms dealer out of N.O. as well.....

I don't think "realism" can be touted as the key to these films' success. I agree that it doesn't seem likely for Croc to be featured in comic fashion, but the "realism" thing is beat to death. How realistic is any of it? Gritty, yes. Fairly hardcore for PG-13, yes. A man with clown make-up evading the obviously inept authorities on such a large scale? Getting away from a bank robbery in a school bus? Batman invading a skyscraper and getting skyhooked away in foreign airspace (in the modern day)? Or, in BB, the rooftop carchase and subsequent escape by crossing the freeway and offroading into the batcave? Hey, I love these movies and I'm not criticizing them. But they are just as escapist as anything else. It happens to be the sum of the ingredients that makes this series as successful as it has been. Let's just say that Croc actually does appear in the next film. I trust that no matter what it will be handled expertly by everyone involved. I think Nolan will be left to his own choices for sure. He has earned that. WB isn't going to pull a "Spiderman 3" and force him to do anything. Just my two cents.

 

[mat-chow]

Personally I'd love for Ra's to reappear in some fashion, going on about immortality and perhaps the Lazarus pits. Let Batman (and all of us) wonder what that means in his "realistic" world. Even if it's left as an unfinished thread in this third movie, with implications for a future we'll never see as the franchise ends and reboots.

 

[Doc Samson]

I suppose they took out the previous threads dealing with this, but the main thing to remember, like numerous people have already mentioned, is that Killer Croc was not initially the mutant hybrid most people are familiar with. If we've learned anything about Nolan so far, it's that he's going to go back to the earliest appearances to get to the core of any character he decides to use, from there, they build their own interpretation and create something unique. Nolan also seems to have an affinity for villains that are truly frightening (Scarecrow, Joker, Two-Face & Ras in a more cerebral way, this is why I don't see Riddler as a main villain, among other reasons)

If Croc were to be in the film, (and I seriously doubt anyone would ever call him that) I'm sure he would be fairly close to his original self, mainly just a disfigured criminal with aspirations to takeover Gotham crime, or maybe the muscle for another villain. I don't see the problem with any of that...

 

[Golgo-13]

I'd love to see Killer Croc in a Batman movie.

 

[maenalus]

The coolest thing about the new Batman series is that Nolan has made the character so realistic and practical in modern-day society. None of this mutant - hocus pocus fantasy BS with other comic book movies.
Having Killer Croc fits into that mutant (Xmen) fantasy scenario......and there is no way Nolan is going to risk the final chapter by adding a character that isn't realistic (realism is the key to these movies' success).

I could see the Mad Hatter being from N.O.....putting a creole spin on the character with a little voodoo black magic added for flavor.

I could place a bet on Anarky as well....

The Penguin of course would be adequate as an international arms dealer out of N.O. as well.....

Skin diseases aren't hocus pocus.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I really don't see Croc being the villain in the third film, but if he was, I wouldn't go the route of casting some giant to play the part. I'd sacrifice some of the characters' size for intensity and acting ability. Try and get a Forest Whitaker or someone of that calibre to play a different version of Croc.

EDIT: Weird. Looking back at this thread I just discovered I already made the same suggestion earlier, and totally forgot I wrote the post. Here's what I said a few months back:

I love the portrayal of Killer Croc in Arkham Asylum, how in terms of inspiring sheer terror, he seems second only to The Joker amongst Gotham's crazies. Though the look would probably not work in a Nolan film, that murderous, vicious, vengeful persona that came across in the cut scenes and interview tapes could translate into a really compelling villain in other mediums. For starters, it's about time someone told a really good Croc story in the comics. And he might just work out in a film too, if handled right.

I agree with the people saying he needs to look like he does in Joker: an imposing black man with scaly skin and filed-down razor sharp teeth, with an implication he is a cannibal. But I'd propose sacricing size for screen presence, and casting a powerhouse actor like Forest Whitaker to really bring some scary intensity to the role.

As for what role Croc could play in a film, I imagine that in film number three, Batman's two main foils would be Catwoman and Riddler. But since - again, how I would like to see it - Catwoman is the love interest, and Riddler is a fed/PI on Batman's trail, Batman needs a threat who is an out-and-out criminal. Enter Croc as a new ganglord, a freak aiming to fill the void left by the dismantling of the gangs over the previous two movies.

 

[catwitch]

Has anyone thought of a Jim Rose side show style croc?

A freak show Gater wrestling steroid abusing body builder who has scale tattoos all over his body & teeth cosmeticly altered by a dentist.

This idea just dawned on me and it would fit Nolans world just by the fact that peole such as the Leopard man, the enigma & the Lizard woman really do exist in our world.

 

[Young Superman]

Like I said over in the Tom Hardy thread, I hope Hardy's not playing Killer Croc, he seems a little short/small for the character IMO.

 

[J.Howlett]

Wait a second. Isn't Batman Gotham Knight technically in continuity with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight?

If so, technically we won't have Killer Croc or even Deadshot, considering they were both introduced in that animated series.