The Dark Knight Source Stands behind Penn, Hoffman Scoop

[Eddie Dean]

Author: Jett
Monday, September 4, 2006 - 4:41 AM CENTRAL TIME

Happy Labor Day to those in the U.S. "Our Best Source" is back with a follow-up to his Penn and Hoffman info:

"Nolan has worded his responses very carefully, but I stand by my report: Sean Penn was indeed in the mix for The Joker, and declined. And a full offer was made to Phillip Seymour Hoffman for the role of Cobblepot/The Penguin.

As I reported to you earlier, Hoffman was very cautious about accepting the role following his Oscar win, and has since declined the part."

Believe it, or not. I know who this source is and what he does and he's been right before -- with info on and off the record...

http://www.batman-on-film.com/batmovienews.html

 

[lordofthenerds]

Who cares if he's telling the truth or not. Penn and Hoffman aren't going to be in this movie anyway.

 

[fabman]

OMG... BOF is getting cheaper and cheaper and cheaper...

 

[I Am The Knight]

Well who cares, Joker is cast. And about Hoffman.....He might not want to be in another summer movie like this, even if it's directed by Nolan.

 

[The Only Woj]

did anyone really think Nolan was going to confirm the Hoffman or Phillippe information? of course he was going to say it's all rumors, regardless of whether or not it's true.

it's too bad Hoffman declined. but remember, Cooper declined Gordon and we got the amazing Gary Oldman. hopefully choice number 2 is just as strong ... Hoskins damnit!

 

[batman7289]

who gives a ****.
bob hoskins should be cast for coppelpot

 

[cookiva]

Hoskins All The Way!

 

[moonraker]

I really hope its Hoskins too, he's one of my favorite actors!

 

[Joker]

If Sean Penn had been cast as the Joker, I wouldn't have seen this movie.

 

[The-Dark-Knight]

I reported something similar to this days ago, only the word was from Bale himself at the after premiere party. its on the BATMAN news pageon the link in my signature.

 

[Postman]

So no Hoffman....guess I'm leaning towards Paul Giamatti especially after seeing the illusionist yesterday. He really is a terrific actor and I could see him making Penguin his own.

 

[The Only Woj]

So no Hoffman....guess I'm leaning towards Paul Giamatti especially after seeing the illusionist yesterday. He really is a terrific actor and I could see him making Penguin his own.

I forgot about Paul. You know, if I had to guess, I'd say he might be the #2 choice, obviously being younger than Hoskins. Then again, could be someone we haven't thought of.

 

[batmaluco]

I forgot about Paul. You know, if I had to guess, I'd say he might be the #2 choice, obviously being younger than Hoskins. Then again, could be someone we haven't thought of.

Probably, yes...

 

[Lex Luthor]

Hoskins for Cobblepot.

Never really cared for the idea of Penn as The Joker.

 

[Mr. Vice]

Penn would never do a comic-book movie, anyway.

 

[Lex Luthor]

Which isnt necessarily a bad thing.

 

[fabman]

hoskins... anyway, you still listen to the crap bof has to say... bof doesn't have anything to say anymore so they gotta invent headlines of what could have been, y'know...

 

[diagonbruce]

Both guys are history so why all the fuss and its not like Nolan changed his mind to want them taking part in this sequel.

 

[Seen]

Penn is a good actor (he was splendid in MYSTIC RIVER) but just not right for The Joker, besides being too much of a big name (however one can say that Ledger, thanks to BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, is just as big of an actor or bigger).

As for Hoffman, that might be eschewed as a loss. In my opinion he's perfectly suited for The Penguin but I wouldn't mind seeing Bob Hoskins in the role either.

 

[Van Petrol]

The news of Hoffman apparently passing on the Penguin role is quite unfortunate, as other have stated he would of been very suited to the part.

However I don't really see the role possibly going to Hoskins, I have a feeling we may see another 'Gary Oldman' situation...

 

[Seen]

However I don't really see the role possibly going to Hoskins, I have a feeling we may see another 'Gary Oldman' situation...

Probably.

 

[Two-Face]

This source is crap Nolan said there was no truth regarding Hoffman/Penguin.

 

[Super_Ludacris]

I found it amazing that suddenly people wanna discredit the site cause they cant believe the rumour. If it was speculated it was speculated, if it was considered, it was considered no big deal....

Hoffman and Penn would have been good picks but it's all good

 

[ultimatefan]

It isn´t the first time a "big name" turns down the offer - Chris Cooper was offered Gordon at one point - and we ended up with the better choice. I´m betting the same will happen to TDK.

 

[The Chairman]

Well, I'm upset that Hoffman didn't get the part. I believe Hoskins was up for a part back around December (I think it was Maroni), and then said he wasn't going to do it.

As for Penn, he would've been great, but come on, he's not the kind of guy who'd do a comic book movie.