The Penguin Casting Thread

[Kane52630]

Yep, both characters are in it.

 

[The Joker]

Good, because next to the Joker, Pengy is my second favorite Batman villain. I feel he's long overdue proper big screen treatment. Nothing against DeVito, but the sewer dwelling baby killing Penguin in a dirty onesie is not my image for Penguin.

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Orb]

Toby Jones please

 

[Kane52630]

Michael Stuhlbarg... just watch any episode of him on Boardwalk Empire.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Michael Stuhlbarg... just watch any episode of him on Boardwalk Empire.

That's a great choice. I can definitely see him in a more noir driven Batman film.

 

[DKDetective]

Michael Stuhlbarg... just watch any episode of him on Boardwalk Empire.

He would be perfect, but the problem is he already played the role as Rothstein. I assume he will not be considered because the two roles are too similar.

 

[Schlosser85]

I'd be down with either Toby Jones or Michael Stuhlbarg. Stuhlbarg really does or at least easily could have a Cobblepot-esque look about him.

Also, I could see Jared Harris.

 

[Nemeres]

Toby Jones or Stuhlbarg are a bit on the mellow side, even if they're good, versatile actors. I'd like someone more obviously able to pull off the abrasive and aggressive side of the character. I think the Penguin actor should be a scenery-chewer.

 

[LoganGambit87]

i can see WB going for Paul Walter Hauser for penguin he is a rising star same age range as Pattinson/Dano and stars in WB's own Richard Jewel Film later this year

 

[Marvel united]

Seth Rogen

 

[Boy Scout]

Good, because next to the Joker, Pengy is my second favorite Batman villain. I feel he's long overdue proper big screen treatment. Nothing against DeVito, but the sewer dwelling baby killing Penguin in a dirty onesie is not my image for Penguin.

Hmph. I thought you were one of the good ones.

 

[TheSmoothKnight]

I don’t know if he is fan casting or he heard that these are the names they’re looking at? I’m going to assume fan casting.

 

[Boom]

I thought this guy announced his retirement from scoops.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Jesse Plemmons would be such a bad choice.

 

[Eddie Dean]

 

[Boom]

Reeves wanting Hill gives us an age range to go off of, unless he is flexible on that.

Jesse Plemons or Paul Walter Hauser if we're sticking with Cobblepot in his 30's.

 

[thebatfan5194]

i can see WB going for Paul Walter Hauser for penguin he is a rising star same age range as Pattinson/Dano and stars in WB's own Richard Jewel Film later this year

I had the same thought! He already knows Harley Quinn from I, Tonya too!

 

[hafizbat]

Good, because next to the Joker, Pengy is my second favorite Batman villain. I feel he's long overdue proper big screen treatment. Nothing against DeVito, but the sewer dwelling baby killing Penguin in a dirty onesie is not my image for Penguin.

Have any stories/issues you recommend with Penguin as the main villain?

I've always seen him as kind of B-list. Usually the stand-in for Gotham's version of the mob (post Falcone/Maroni).

 

[TheScarecrow]

So is Penguin still in the running to be in this now that Riddler has been cast? I thought Hill was up for Penguin, but apparently he was up for Riddler.

Per Deadline, Hill was up for Penguin but wanted to be up for Riddler. However, Reeve's only ever seriously considered him for Penguin.

 

[thebatfan5194]

Per Deadline, Hill was up for Penguin but wanted to be up for Riddler. However, Reeve's only ever seriously considered him for Penguin.

I'm glad Reeves didn't budge, shows he has a specific vision for each character.

 

[The Joker]

Have any stories/issues you recommend with Penguin as the main villain?

I've always seen him as kind of B-list. Usually the stand-in for Gotham's version of the mob (post Falcone/Maroni).

He's much more than that. Potential for Penguin is huge. The problem is a lot of writers never utilized him properly. As for recommended stories, definitely pick up Penguin: Pain and Prejudice, Detective Comics #610 & 611, Batman #548 & 549, Penguin Triumphant, Batman #448, 449, & Detective Comics #615, Joker's Asylum Penguin issue.

 

[Boom]

Penguin as a Moriarty-esque criminal mastermind.

 

[Iceman]

Per Deadline, Hill was up for Penguin but wanted to be up for Riddler. However, Reeve's only ever seriously considered him for Penguin.

I think he is going to regret this when he sees Reeves’ Penguin.

 

[Iceman]

He's much more than that. Potential for Penguin is huge. The problem is a lot of writers never utilized him properly. As for recommended stories, definitely pick up Penguin: Pain and Prejudice, Detective Comics #610 & 611, Batman #548 & 549, Penguin Triumphant, Batman #448, 449, & Detective Comics #615, Joker's Asylum Penguin issue.

Oh great. I’m gonna check these out too, cheers.