The Dark Knight Rises Official Oswald " The Penguin " Cobblepot thread

[Laderlappen]

The shoes will be to big to fill for anyone to want to do it. That's what I think. And even if it DOES happen. It probably wont happen for atleast 20 years or something.

 

[MiniBond]

Well ....20 years to continue what Nolan did... t:

 

[Mr. Socko]

The shoes will be to big to fill for anyone to want to do it. That's what I think. And even if it DOES happen. It probably wont happen for atleast 20 years or something.

WB would never intentionally just wait the franchise out that many years, especially if Nolan ends it on a high note. The only way WB would go 20 years without making a single Batman movie is if it ends up like Superman; attempted to be made by several people who all fall short after years and years of falsely started productions.

But I agree, they will certainly be big shoes to fill. Although that never seemed to stop EoN productions from producing James Bond films after Connery left. But anyway, back to the Penguin eh...

 

[PlacidTubs]

Someone already said it, but it's the only logical choice. His acting abilities are outstanding, and he would make a perfect Penguin for Nolan's Batman universe - more a creepy mob boss than a sideshow freak.

 

[Mr.E.Nygma]

That would be a very interesting choice, and welcome to the hype, Placid!

 

[Ratcrawler]

 

[General_Obol]

Someone already said it, but it's the only logical choice. His acting abilities are outstanding, and he would make a perfect Penguin for Nolan's Batman universe - more a creepy mob boss than a sideshow freak.

Yeah, I heard Hoffman was practically guaranteed the role IF Nolan ever decided to use the character.

 

[Killing Joke926]

Hoskins.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uq28cOtvanQ&feature=related

 

[killingyouguy]

McShane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RWE8gk6uhE

 

[Secret Fawful]

James Gandolfini!

Come oooooonnn!!! Where is the love of Gandolfini?

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001254/

 

[SUPERSEBAS]

Hoskins all the way!

 

[General_Obol]

James Gandolfini!

Come oooooonnn!!! Where is the love of Gandolfini?

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001254/

Sorry, but the Gandolfini love all died with the Sporanos finale.

 

[Joker4Halloween]

I've always thought Paul Giamatti would be an interesting choice as Penguin, but that's just me.

Yeah, I agree.

 

[Timstuff]

Okay, assuming that Batman 3 features Two-Face tearing Gotham's underworld a new one, there's probably going to be more gangsters. Now if that's the case, IMO it'd be a fine opportunity to re-introduce one of Batman's classic rogues, but with a much classier makeover. I'm of course reffering to Oswald Cobblepot, AKA The Penguin. Instead of being some deranged freak who constantly attacks Batman using all manner of umbrella-based weapons, I think that they should portray him as being a more realistic gangster. He'd be a portly, stuck-up fellow who likes tuxes, bearing a vague resemblance to a penguin, hence the nickname. He's a villain who I think would fit very well into the Nolan-verse. I don't think he should be a major villain like Scarecrow or Ra's Al Ghul, but he could still have a presence in the movie, much like Carmine Falcone had in Batman Begins.

My personal casting suggestion:

Bob Hoskins

Discuss.

 

[C. Lee]

Agreed. Hoskins as a Tuxedo wearing gangster......sounds good.

 

[Secret Fawful]

Hoskins is nice, but....

I say James Gandolfini.

 

[C. Lee]

Gandolfini is too tall for my tastes. I think Pinguin should be shorter.

 

[Brian2887]

Timothy Spall

 

[Lex Luthor]

I've definately been a fan of the Hoskins suggestion.

 

[The Senator]

Hoskins is good. Philip Seymour Hoffman is another possible choice.

I do think Penguin should be in the next film, if only as a minor villain. He seems like one the most "realistic" options, and the arms-dealer persona would work perfectly in Nolan's world.

 

[jmc]

I've always though Paul Giamatti would be an interesting possibility.

 

[The Senator]

Am I the only one who hates Philip Seymor Hoffman being mentioned for the role?

I think he's a damn fine actor who can give versatility to any role which comes his way. Plus, he looks very Penguin-like, sans-beard.

 

[chamber-music]

I think as others have mentioned else where on Bat-Boards that Penguin would make a good arms dealer in Nolans Gotham. He could supply weapons to the mobs and freaks.

 

[Laderlappen]

I sense that there will be alot of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Hopskins and some Ian McShane suggestions here.

 

[Ratcrawler]

^If that's not possible than, yeah, Hoskins.