So, the Sun is reported that Eddie Murphy is in talks to play ‘the Riddler’ in the next Batman movie. Wow……didn’t see that one coming. These are all rumors right now, nothing has been confirmed, but definitely things that make you go hmmm. Eddie can be great in this role, because I do think that he is funny and he can put himself totally into a role. But then I think of Norbit and Pluto Nash and I just shudder.
The Sun’s source said the movie is being developed under the working title of Gotham. It’s set to be released in 2010. Christian Bale will be back as Batman andMichael Caine will also play Alfred for a third time. The source went on to say that the movie ends with Batman possibly not surviving an explosion at Wayne Towers.
They are talking about bringing Shia Lebouf on as Robin and Rachel Weitsz as Catwoman. Interesting.
I’m sure that they don’t know what to do about ‘The Joker’ because he is such a prevalent character, but since no one can possibly do the role after the Heath Ledger, I think they will have to leave it alone.
UPDATE!
OKMagazine is reporting that Eddie Murphy says that the buzz about him playing the Riddler is not true! I guess we will have to wait and see. The only thing that appears to be certain is that the Director Chris Nolan will be returning.
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