Just watched him in Closer, and loved his character. Might make a good two face.
I really hope they go one villian at a time from now on...
Dr. DVD
06-16-05, 12:53 PM
I got an idea for an approach when I looked at the back of The Killing Joke graphic novel. It shows a card with Batman on one end and the Joker on the other, which is supposed to show how they are linked as banes to each other existence and the flip side of the same coin.
After seeing him in American Psycho and shots of him in The Machinist, I was thinking Christian Bale could play both Batman and the Joker. It would definitely lend credence to Joker being Batman's arch-nemesis and him knowing him better than any other foe.
Legolas
06-16-05, 12:54 PM
Mark Hamill could be a good Joker if he toned down his animated version a bit. Otherwise, Bruce Campbell!!!
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 12:58 PM
Who should be casted as the Joker in the next Batman movie? I pick Adrian Brody.
Wonderful...you read my post from just a little while ago in the Batman review thread. Your so original. :rolleyes:
Wonderful...you read my post from just a little while ago in the Batman review thread. Your so original. :rolleyes:
rotfl
JoeyOhhhh
06-16-05, 01:18 PM
Maybe Woody Harrelson for the Joker?
As for Harvey Dent, I'd like to see Ray Liotta.
sdk
06-16-05, 01:34 PM
Crispin glover
buckee1
06-16-05, 01:38 PM
Jack Nicholson. Since Cesar Romero is a definite no-go, Jack is the only choice for this role. He perfected it in Keaton's Batman and every actor under consideration for this role is going to do their level best to channel his performance.
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 01:39 PM
Jack Nicholson. Since Cesar Romero is a definite no-go, Jack is the only choice for this role. He perfected it in Keaton's Batman and every actor under consideration for this role is going to do their level best to channel his performance.
I think that would be a mistake. Im sure Nolan doesnt want anyone comparing his film with Burton's, so why use the exact same actor?
joeydaninja
06-16-05, 01:44 PM
good choice with Brody.
I read in another forum, Eccleston, but Brody would be better.
buckee1
06-16-05, 01:46 PM
I really don't think it would be that great of a leap to re-cast Nicholson in the role. Sure, there will be some association with Burton's work but Nicholson's Joker is admittedly the best movie adapted villian to date. I personally don't see the problem with a little continuity by bringing Nicholson back.
silentbob007
06-16-05, 01:48 PM
Whoever they choose, the movie should still be Batman's, not the Joker's. The trap the other movies fell into was that too much emphasis was put on the villian, which is why Batman Begins works for me.
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 01:49 PM
I really don't think it would be that great of a leap to re-cast Nicholson in the role. Sure, there will be some association with Burton's work but Nicholson's Joker is admittedly the best movie adapted villian to date. I personally don't see the problem with a little continuity by bringing Nicholson back.
I agree with you that his performance was excellent and should have won him an Oscar, but I think re-casting him in the role would be a mistake.
They need to take it a difference direction IMO.
NitroJMS
06-16-05, 01:49 PM
I had a discussion about this at work a few months ago. We all pretty much agreed that Johnny Depp would be able to pull it off. He practically already looks like him in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Now, Johnny Depp is a move in the right direction!!
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 01:54 PM
Now, Johnny Depp is a move in the right direction!!
Yeah, I think Depp could pull it off....im still picturing Brody though...I think the joker needs to be gangling
noonan4224
06-16-05, 01:55 PM
Bruce Campbell all the way!
buckee1
06-16-05, 01:57 PM
Brody, Really? He just looks too goofy to be the Joker.
Shannon Nutt
06-16-05, 01:59 PM
A few off the wall, but interesting choices for the next Joker:
http://imdb.com/Photos/Events/3167/TomCruise,_Mazur_5164155_400.jpg
Come on - you know that "grin" of his is PURE EVIL!
http://imdb.com/Photos/Events/2883/LeonardoDi_Grani_4538523_400.jpg
There's few roles this guy couldn't handle...and he's make a great nemesis for Bale's Batman.
pdinosaur
06-16-05, 01:59 PM
Crispin glover
parfait! :up:
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 02:03 PM
Brody, Really? He just looks too goofy to be the Joker.
Yeah, I can see him doing it....hes tall and thin....he could wear dark deep purple clothes (slightly dirty/dusty) with the white makeup and his hair messed up (down in his face sorta). No green hair though, unless its subtle.
As far as personality, he could be humorous, but not over the top. Dry humor that counteracts his over the top style/look.
Just my interpretation.
PopcornTreeCt
06-16-05, 02:07 PM
Wonderful...you read my post from just a little while ago in the Batman review thread. Your so original. :rolleyes:
Don't flatter yourself. You can come here and check my history folder and see that I never clicked that link.
PopcornTreeCt
06-16-05, 02:08 PM
I was thinking Johnny Depp could be the Riddler.
HN
06-16-05, 02:09 PM
that Mouth of Sauron guy. (or would he be too old?)
buckee1
06-16-05, 02:11 PM
I'm trying to see him in the role and he would definately meet the "creepy" quotient in the way that you have described him. I have'nt seen enough of him to assess his acting chops though. He was outstanding in The Pianist but abysmal in The Village. Other than those two films I've not seen him in anything. Have you seen him elsewhere?
Johnny depp has both the "Creep" and the "Cool" going for him though. I think I've seen everything he's done and can easily see him taking this role even beyond its "Nicholsonian" heights.
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 02:11 PM
Don't flatter yourself. You can come here and check my history folder and see that I never clicked that link.
Yeah, thats possible :rolleyes:
My post was only less than 20 minutes before your thread
Coincidence? I think not. ;)
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 02:13 PM
I'm trying to see him in the role and he would definately meet the "creepy" quotient in the way that you have described him. I have'nt seen enough of him to assess his acting chops though. He was outstanding in The Pianist but abysmal in The Village. Other than those two films I've not seen him in anything. Have you seen him elsewhere?
Acting-wise? Im not sure if Brody could do it. Probably, since he is an academy award winner, but like you, I havent seen him in enough.
I saw the Pianist and Village also.
Josh H
06-16-05, 02:24 PM
Other than those two films I've not seen him in anything. Have you seen him elsewhere?
He was very good in Son of Sam and The Jacket.
Maxflier
06-16-05, 02:29 PM
I like the suggestions of Glover and Depp,either one of those would be a great choice IMO.
PopcornTreeCt
06-16-05, 02:35 PM
Yeah, thats possible :rolleyes:
My post was only less than 20 minutes before your thread
Coincidence? I think not. ;)
Well, to be honest, I did steal the Adrian Brody suggestion but from another message board on a totally different website.
If you proclaim to have first made the suggestion, why not start a new thread about it? ;)
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 02:38 PM
Well, to be honest, I did steal the Adrian Brody suggestion but from another message board on a totally different website.
If you proclaim to have first made the suggestion, why not start a new thread about it? ;)
Ive already had phone conversations with Nolan. We are working with his agent on the details right now. ;)
Jaymole
06-16-05, 02:39 PM
I just thought of someone who would make a GREAT Joker...Adrian Brody!!!
Dr. DVD
06-16-05, 02:45 PM
Brody would be good, especially if they went with his origin being similar to the one in The Killing Joke ( I was kind of hoping for a red hood cameo in this one).
Cillian Murphy could have done a good job, but he is already Scarecrow.
Whoever they do choose, Nolan & Company will have plenty of great existing stories to choose from. I hope they take a cue from Batman: TAS and try to adapt one or more of the great Joker stories from the comics.
chess
06-16-05, 03:28 PM
Compromise:
Adrian Brody with Mark Hamill doing the looping.
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 03:38 PM
A few off the wall, but interesting choices for the next Joker:
http://imdb.com/Photos/Events/3167/TomCruise,_Mazur_5164155_400.jpg
Come on - you know that "grin" of his is PURE EVIL!
http://imdb.com/Photos/Events/2883/LeonardoDi_Grani_4538523_400.jpg
There's few roles this guy couldn't handle...and he's make a great nemesis for Bale's Batman.
I think as someone else said in this thread or the Batman review thread, the villain character shouldnt take away from Batman.
Hopefully, if they choose a big name actor, the role still is smaller than Batman.
IMO, they shouldn't choose a big name. Plus, I hate Leo ;)
and the whole Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes thing will just be too weird. While watching it, I was already thinking he was going to pop out and start debating Dr. Chase about the effectiveness of psychiatry.
jdumbjokes
06-16-05, 04:15 PM
I totally agree. Why would you want some dumb actor like Leonardo Di Caprio or Adrian Brody. They should just find some unknow actor to fill the role. Plus, I hate actors.
pdinosaur
06-16-05, 04:35 PM
I totally agree. Why would you want some dumb actor like Leonardo Di Caprio or Adrian Brody. They should just find some unknow actor to fill the role. Plus, I hate actors.
ok. i'm in. i will accept the role of joker. but i demand my own trailer. and a bowl of green m&ms.
Drop
06-16-05, 04:40 PM
Crispin glover
Good choice.
I also think DiCaprio could do a really good job aswell. Slap that famous makeup on him, and Leo would be unrecognizable. So his looks wouldn't get in the way.
ShagMan
06-16-05, 04:44 PM
Bruce Campbell all the way!
Agree definitely!
Josh H
06-16-05, 04:44 PM
I agree with those suggesting Depp as well. I'm torn as to whether he or Brody would do better.
RockStrongo
06-16-05, 04:48 PM
I agree with those suggesting Depp as well. I'm torn as to whether he or Brody would do better.
I know Depp's acting ability seems better (at least from the movies Ive seen), but I think if done right Brody could have a killer look for the role.
I just think that whoever does it will NOT be over the top since Nolan seems to be going for more low key performances. So, my vote goes to Brody.
Hokeyboy
06-16-05, 05:07 PM
I can't believe nobody's brought up Adrian Brody yet. :mad:
vegasbaby
06-16-05, 05:11 PM
Adam Brody from the O.C.
RyoHazuki
06-16-05, 05:26 PM
Adrien Brody has been mentioned long before the first film ever came out. I can't believe were having arguments over who thought about it first.
That having been said, Brody would be my first choice for the role of Joker.
http://www.nexbase.net/albums/The-Jacket/The_Jacket_3.sized.jpg Green hair, white face. You got yourself the new Joker.
Ianscloset
06-16-05, 05:32 PM
Crispin Glover
Drexl
06-16-05, 05:40 PM
Eddie Izzard
DRG
06-16-05, 05:51 PM
Well, now that Michael Jackson has been acquitted... I mean, he WAS in The Wiz, so he has acting experience. And they would save a ton on makeup costs. ;)
majorjoe23
06-16-05, 05:51 PM
I think Crispin Glover would be perfect as well, with Guy Pearce appearing as new D.A. Harvey Dent.
RyoHazuki
06-16-05, 06:11 PM
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art17721.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art16573.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art16510.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art16865.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art15013.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art14723.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art13657.jpg
http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art8923.jpg
BigDaddy
06-16-05, 07:15 PM
I can't believe nobody's brought up Adrian Brody yet. :mad:
:lol:
Jadow
06-16-05, 07:32 PM
jack bower
Elldubtoo
06-16-05, 08:07 PM
Tim Roth
Maxflier
06-16-05, 08:26 PM
Ashton Kutcher
I kid......i kid.
or do i?......
fryinpan1
06-16-05, 09:24 PM
Crispin Glover gets my vote.
http://www.satanjewels.com/ctm33.png
http://www.satanjewels.com/ctm26.png
http://www.satanjewels.com/crispin3.jpg
Wow, I must be the only one who was completely unimpressed by Jack as the Jocker in the first Batman.l
Sernov
06-17-05, 01:02 AM
I'll sign off on Crispin Glover.
What about Jack Nicholson Jr.:
http://www.coffeepot.org/photos/cuckoo.jpg
Dark_Sithlord
06-17-05, 02:39 AM
I like Crispin Glover to play the Joker. He's like the Joker in real life, only without the make-up. Ever see his appearance on Letterman? Arkham Asylum material.
calhoun07
06-17-05, 03:09 AM
I think if they want to go with a darker, more psychotic Joker (which I hope they do) rather than the prankster type Joker, I think Crispin Glover would be a better choice. He can bring the creepy for sure.
UKingdom
06-17-05, 03:20 AM
apparently two guys that are highly speculated to be in the leading candidates are crispin glover and austrailan actor Lachy Hulme from the matrix; both have the faces to do it; i agree that adrian brody would be a good choice, and depp may be an interesting one
i heard that wb has already made plastic moldings of Lachy Hulme's face for either auditions or screen tests, but that could also be just talk.
wm lopez
06-17-05, 03:34 AM
Count me as the 2nd who didn't like Jack's performance in 1989 as Joker.
Was he menacing? no
Was he funny? no
Did he look cool in the clothes? no
Did the face make-up look cool? no
Had he played like his THE SHINING, WITCHES OF EASTWICK,ONE FLEW OVER THE COOKU'S NEST performances I would have liked him. But it must have been the writing.
Groucho
06-17-05, 08:27 AM
Who did "Lachy Hulme" play in The Matrix? That name doesn't ring a bell.
Spoiler for Batman Returns:This thread kind of pisses me off because it spoils the fun surprise at the end of the movie. As soon as I saw the subject header, which implies that the poster knows the next villain will be Joker, I figured that there would be a hint of that in the movie. I was correct. It would have a lot more fun if I hadn't known that going in.
If the subject header was something like "If the next Batman villain is the Joker, who should play him?" it wouldn't have been a problem.
RockStrongo
06-17-05, 09:38 AM
Adrien Brody has been mentioned long before the first film ever came out. I can't believe were having arguments over who thought about it first.
Damn, and I thought I was being original when coming up with it. Guess, us Batman fans think alike.
Pillowhead
06-17-05, 09:57 AM
Benicio Del Toro
http://i.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/050209/175045__sincity_l.jpg
DJ Qualls
http://www.mattlankes.com/assets/pics/djquails.jpg
Ryan Reynolds
http://www.mdr.de/IT/76319-high.jpg
I do like the Crispin Glover nominations though, he'd be the best choice.
RockStrongo
06-17-05, 10:08 AM
Hmmm.....I like the Del Toro idea too. I could see him stepping into the role and being very dark. He would just have to totally lose his accent.
bjh_18
06-17-05, 05:27 PM
Like most here, I'd like to see Adrian Brody or Crispin Glover take the role, but...
Ryan Reynolds
http://www.mdr.de/IT/76319-high.jpg
...I really hadn't thought about Ryan Reynolds until I saw Pillowhead's post. I think he could have a very good take on the role as well.
Cartload
06-17-05, 06:12 PM
Like most here, I'd like to see Adrian Brody or Crispin Glover take the role, but...
...I really hadn't thought about Ryan Reynolds until I saw Pillowhead's post. I think he could have a very good take on the role as well.
Plus he worked with David Goyer on Blade:Trinity, and Goyer wants him to play The Flash.
joshc529
06-17-05, 10:01 PM
Adrien Brody
Johnny Depp
Jude Law
Edward Norton
Mondo Kane
06-18-05, 12:22 AM
Yay! I'm the first to mention Alan Cumming!
http://www.cabarethed.com/alanroundaboutemceead.jpg
How about Prince, preening and animating all over the screen in green and white makeup? He's surely got some purple suits he could wear.
You mean like this?
So no one thinks Quentin Tarantino looks the part of the Joker? (Too bad he can't act).
Maxflier
06-18-05, 10:21 AM
Spoiler for Batman Returns:This thread kind of pisses me off because it spoils the fun surprise at the end of the movie. As soon as I saw the subject header, which implies that the poster knows the next villain will be Joker, I figured that there would be a hint of that in the movie. I was correct. It would have a lot more fun if I hadn't known that going in.
If the subject header was something like "If the next Batman villain is the Joker, who should play him?" it wouldn't have been a problem.
After having read your Batman Returns spolier,i assume you meant to type Spoiler for Batman Begins?.
Giantrobo
06-18-05, 10:27 AM
Spoiler for Batman Returns:This thread kind of pisses me off because it spoils the fun surprise at the end of the movie. As soon as I saw the subject header, which implies that the poster knows the next villain will be Joker, I figured that there would be a hint of that in the movie. I was correct. It would have a lot more fun if I hadn't known that going in.
If the subject header was something like "If the next Batman villain is the Joker, who should play him?" it wouldn't have been a problem.
i agree
bareva
06-18-05, 11:34 PM
Good choice.
How about Jim Carrey?
I know he's already been used, but since we're apparently forgetting the old movies ever existed, why not?
Once its enough. No thank you :)
amped
06-18-05, 11:41 PM
Crispin glover
http://www.villainousvamps.com/crispinjoker.jpg
bareva
06-18-05, 11:53 PM
how about Conan Obrien :)
astrochimp
06-18-05, 11:56 PM
Affleck.
Goldberg74
06-19-05, 12:11 AM
Matthew McGrory
Maxflier
06-19-05, 12:46 AM
http://www.villainousvamps.com/crispinjoker.jpg
Ok,i will be extremely dissapointed if anyone but Crispin Glover gets the part.
(If it becomes a red X, click here (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1388/Events/1388/QuentinTar_Grani_385487_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Tarantino,%20Quentin))
TaprootGft
06-19-05, 03:29 AM
problem is the Joker is 6'5 (or supposed to be) about 200, so they have to get someone that is markedly taller then bale, which actually i don't know about Conan O'Briens acting talent, but yeah he is pretty much the perfect build for the role.....
Legolas
06-19-05, 03:31 AM
A solution to Groucho's complaint is to create new threads that run next to this one, threads titled:
"Ok, ok, who should play Two-Face?"
"Ok, ok, who should play Catwoman?"
"Ok, ok, who should play Riddler?"
"Ok, ok, who should play Bane?"
RogueScribner
06-19-05, 05:12 AM
The names have been mentioned, but I'm in favor of Depp, Cumming, or Jude Law in the role.
I love Edward Norton, but I don't think the Joker is the right fit for him. Maybe Two/Face.
L8r
wm lopez
06-19-05, 05:51 AM
There was a silent movie in the 1920's that inspired The Joker.
The actor in that movie had a devlish grin.
Now that's what they should look for, someone who with just the white make-up would make the actor already look like The Joker. No need for the phony jawline that looked fake on Jack in BATMAN (1989). More like the 60's t.v. BATMAN where the actor's acting would showcase the performance. The 60's t.v. Joker had a cool wicked laugh where as Jack Nickelson's was well, damn I can't even remember it.
Giantrobo
06-19-05, 07:54 AM
problem is the Joker is 6'5 (or supposed to be) about 200, so they have to get someone that is markedly taller then bale, which actually i don't know about Conan O'Briens acting talent, but yeah he is pretty much the perfect build for the role.....
I would say Joke is less than 200 pounds. He has a tall lanky build. That's why I always giggle when I see Jack's "Fat Joker" from the 89 film. :lol: Bats is around 6'3 225 or so and all of it muscle.
I've seen Liam Neeson on Conan's show and he's a few inches taller than Conan. They even joked about it together after they sat down. Neeson towers over Bale based on how they shot them in "Begins". According to imdb Bale is 6'2 and Neeson is 6'4.
JordanGLC
06-19-05, 10:19 AM
Paul BettanyHe's always been my choice for the role.
Or how about John Turturro?
wetsprockets
06-19-05, 02:39 PM
I forget where I read this, but Peter Sarsgaard would be a good Joker to me. Plus he's a fine actor who wouldn't overshadow Bale.
scott shelton
06-19-05, 03:00 PM
Yay! I'm the first to mention Alan Cumming!
Please understand why.
Pillowhead
06-19-05, 07:43 PM
Sam Rockwell anyone???
http://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gif
Drop
06-19-05, 07:43 PM
Well if this thread has taught me anything, there are a lot of people who could be good Jokers. Quite surprising actually, he seems like a character that would be very specific to do.
Legolas
06-19-05, 08:17 PM
I'd like to see Paul Bettany for Riddler.
RocShemp
06-19-05, 08:43 PM
Ok,i will be extremely dissapointed if anyone but Crispin Glover gets the part.
I have to agree with that assesment. Though others have made inspired suggestions as well.
Ruderic
06-19-05, 09:28 PM
Depp or Glover.
Ruderic
06-19-05, 09:29 PM
[QUOTE=Pillowhead]Sam Rockwell anyone???
Might make a good Riddler
TaprootGft
06-19-05, 11:01 PM
I would say Joke is less than 200 pounds. He has a tall lanky build. That's why I always giggle when I see Jack's "Fat Joker" from the 89 film. :lol: Bats is around 6'3 225 or so and all of it muscle.
I've seen Liam Neeson on Conan's show and he's a few inches taller than Conan. They even joked about it together after they sat down. Neeson towers over Bale based on how they shot them in "Begins". According to imdb Bale is 6'2 and Neeson is 6'4.
ok I just looked it up, and I was close the Joker is 6'5 195lbs, which eliminated Crispin Glover, Adrien Brody, and really gets rid of Johnny Depp, and all other people mentioned besides Conan who isnt an actor, I did a little research and I don't but how about Tim Robbins, he's 6'5 can act, and if he let his hair grow some he could look the role decently possibly. Possibly Jeff Goldblum.
and if the time ever comes, let the rock play Killer Croc
http://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gif
DVD King
06-19-05, 11:39 PM
I don't think anyone's really going to care if the joker isn't 6'5", especially not the general public. I'd much rather see Crispin Glover do a joker than Conan O'brien.
I think that Glover will get the part if Lachy Hulme hasn't already got it, since it seems like Bale was chosen at least partly because fans spoke out, which is what seems to be happening with Glover.
TaprootGft
06-19-05, 11:47 PM
I don't think anyone's really going to care if the joker isn't 6'5", especially not the general public. I'd much rather see Crispin Glover do a joker than Conan O'brien.
I think that Glover will get the part if Lachy Hulme hasn't already got it, since it seems like Bale was chosen at least partly because fans spoke out, which is what seems to be happening with Glover.
whats the point, if your not going to fix the joker then it defeats the purpose of the movie, that was the problem with the first batman movie, the joker and batman were both the same height, where joker is supposed to be well over batman in height, Glover would make Joker shorter then Batman
devilshalo
06-20-05, 01:03 AM
whats the point, if your not going to fix the joker then it defeats the purpose of the movie, that was the problem with the first batman movie, the joker and batman were both the same height, where joker is supposed to be well over batman in height, Glover would make Joker shorter then Batman
What's the point of correctly portraying the physicality of a fictional character by confining him to the laws of the comic book world when they don't exist in the real world? Wouldn't you rather have a great story, directing, acting, as opposed to making sure they exactly resemble what the comic book character is supposed to be? If that were the case, then everyone should be up in arms about organic shooters. -rolleyes-
As long as they're not casting a midget Joker to combat Batman, I really don't care that he's to scale. Beside, how many different incarnations of a comic book character have been drawn? There's no rule saying they HAVE to be a certain height. Yeah, I know there are comic compendiums and character catalogues, but that's a basis for a guideline that doesn't need to be strictly adhered to.
Height and weight doesn't really matter for the Joker, as I don't think many people would recognize how tall the Joker is supposed to be compared to Batman. I would prefer him to be lanky, but again I don't think it matters a whole lot.
Easiest example, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
vegasbaby
06-20-05, 11:26 AM
Chance of Crispin Glover being the Joker?
0%
The guy is blackballed from Hollywood because he's such a nutjob.
RTorres481
06-20-05, 12:13 PM
I was talking about this topic with my wife after watching the movie yesterday. Here are some choices we came up with for possible sequels, along with some great picks that have already been posted.
Joker: Johnny Depp, Giovanni Ribisi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Slater
Riddler: Kevin Spacey, Ryan Reynolds
Penguin: James Gandolfini, John Goodman, Robbie Coltrane
Two Face: Clive Owen, Guy Pearce
Robin: Elijah Wood, Haley Joel Osment, Orlando Bloom
Poison Ivy: Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Witt
Drop
06-20-05, 12:24 PM
I wouldn't be so sure of yourself vegasbaby. If Nolan wants him, he will get him.
Groucho
06-20-05, 12:25 PM
Chance of Crispin Glover being the Joker?
0%
The guy is blackballed from Hollywood because he's such a nutjob.That would explain his presence in the Charlie's Angels films, which are about as mainstream as it gets (even more so than Batman Begins).
pdinosaur
06-20-05, 12:26 PM
I was talking about this topic with my wife after watching the movie yesterday. Here are some choices we came up with for possible sequels, along with some great picks that have already been posted.
Joker: Johnny Depp, Giovanni Ribisi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Slater
Riddler: Kevin Spacey, Ryan Reynolds
Penguin: James Gandolfini, John Goodman, Robbie Coltrane
Two Face: Clive Owen, Guy Pearce
Robin: Elijah Wood, Haley Joel Osment, Orlando Bloom
Poison Ivy: Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Witt
these are some odd picks. i MUCH prefer a devito sized penguin to a goodman sized penguin. and enough with the scarlett love. spacey as the riddler???
people's sequel complaints aside, some of the villain picks were pretty good.
pdinosaur
06-20-05, 12:30 PM
Chance of Crispin Glover being the Joker?
0%
The guy is blackballed from Hollywood because he's such a nutjob.
if i were crispin, i'd put that on my resume for this film.
casting agent: why would you make for a good joker?
crispin glover: because i'm a nutjob. because I AM the joker.
Drop
06-20-05, 01:26 PM
if i were crispin, i'd put that on my resume for this film.
casting agent: why would you make for a good joker?
crispin glover: because i'm a nutjob. because I AM the joker.
I believe Dennis Hopper said a very similar line when he was up for the part of Frank in Blue Velvet. I think everyone agrees he was perfectly cast.
Kal-El
06-20-05, 02:14 PM
Chance of Crispin Glover being the Joker?
he's such a nutjob.
Which is actually why he'd be the most ideal choice for the role. He's already a little bit kookoo.
pdinosaur
06-20-05, 02:17 PM
Which is actually why he'd be the most ideal choice for the role. He's already a little bit kookoo.
the price of being counterculture = perception of being nuts.
someone should dig up the onion interview he gave.
MuteClown
06-20-05, 03:24 PM
http://thecrispincorner.com/interviews.html they have a link to the Onion interview here, but the Howard Stern transcript is more pertinent to this discussion
Kudama
06-20-05, 03:35 PM
spacey as the riddler???
Perfect casting. I've been saying this since I first saw just how cool The Riddler could be in the animated series.
I still think the part of Joker should have gone to Willem Dafoe and now that they are doing these right, it might be better that it didn't back then.
Crispin Glover would be great!
TaprootGft
06-21-05, 12:05 AM
ok WB is apparently heavily recruiting Lachy Hulme to play the role
tdirgins
06-21-05, 09:15 AM
Cripin Glover would rule. :up:
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 09:34 AM
They were saying on the radio this morning that Vince Vaughn is in talks to play joker....hope its not true.
raven56706
06-21-05, 09:47 AM
Crispin Glover as the riddler.... that would be cool
DVD King
06-21-05, 09:52 AM
They were saying on the radio this morning that Vince Vaughn is in talks to play joker....hope its not true.
If that's true, that might as well call the next one Batman Ends. That would be the worst casting since Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze.
rexinnih
06-21-05, 10:13 AM
Another vote for Crispin!
Giles
06-21-05, 10:33 AM
Yay! I'm the first to mention Alan Cumming!
http://www.cabarethed.com/alanroundaboutemceead.jpg
that's who I thought of initially.
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 10:56 AM
Personally, I think Alan Cummings is too gay to play Joker. It would be too over the top in my opinion.
pdinosaur
06-21-05, 10:56 AM
this is a formula for a good movie:
batman
crispin glover walks across the screen.
i'd seriously pay for that.
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 10:56 AM
If that's true, that might as well call the next one Batman Ends. That would be the worst casting since Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze.
Agreed. I dont think he would be good at all.
The Bus
06-21-05, 10:59 AM
Who did "Lachy Hulme" play in The Matrix? That name doesn't ring a bell.
Spoiler for Batman Returns:Danny DeVito eats a fish.
Fixed.
The Bus
06-21-05, 11:03 AM
Hulme has been rumored since fall of last year...
http://photos.imageevent.com/batmanonfilm/bofimagesbofimages/lachy1.jpg
Also in the rumor mill has been Tim Roth
http://www.double-whammy.com/photos/tim_roth.jpg
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 11:05 AM
Hopefully, they will get Halle to play Catwoman :rolleyes:
Goat3001
06-21-05, 11:13 AM
When I first thought Joker I thought Johnny Depp. I know he's already been discussed but I just want to throw in my vote for Depp. He can play someone who is deranged and wacky perfectly. Then again I think casting Depp into any movie will automatically make it better so I'm a tad biased.
Adrian Brody works well too. He was the man in Angels in the Outfield.
devilshalo
06-21-05, 12:26 PM
Personally, I think Alan Cummings is too gay to play Joker. It would be too over the top in my opinion.
God forbid a gay actor doing any actual acting. -rolleyes-
God forbid a gay actor doing any actual acting. -rolleyes-
Oh no, im not homophobic at all...I hope I didnt give that impression...I loved Ian in those movies....Just everything that Ive seen Alan Cumming in, he was pretty over the top. X2 was the exception, but I think it was the makeup more than the acting. Just my opinion.
Cygnet74
06-21-05, 01:31 PM
Oh no, im not homophobic at all...I hope I didnt give that impression...I loved Ian in those movies....Just everything that Ive seen Alan Cumming in, he was pretty over the top. X2 was the exception, but I think it was the makeup more than the acting. Just my opinion.my feelings exactly, the make-up gave an excellent performance.
I agree...especially in a comic book movie! Next they'll want a gay professor Xavier or something. Where will it end?
http://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gif
Giantrobo
06-21-05, 02:08 PM
Personally, I think Alan Cummings is too gay to play Joker. It would be too over the top in my opinion.
Huh? CESAR ROMERO....who was gay...Played The Joker in the 1960's tv show. And I still say Frank Miller implied that The Joker was gay in The Dark Knight Returns.
Giantrobo
06-21-05, 02:13 PM
I was just thinking about how serious "Begins" is and that if they stay with this "serious Batman" vibe, and I hope to hell they do, The Joker could be a truely scary character. Although Joker is a "clown criminal" type who seems like more of a funny man to the casual observer, he's still one of Batman's most dangerous foes.
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 02:15 PM
I was just thinking about how serious "Begins" is and that if they stay with this "serious Batman" vibe, and I hope to hell they do, The Joker could be a truely scary character. Although Joker is a "clown criminal" type who seems like more of a funny man to the casual observer, he's still one of Batman's most dangerous foes.
EXACTLY, not cheesy like the 60's show or the Joel Shitmaker versions....even Jack's joker performance was a bit campy (but good)....I hope they make him really creepy with some dark humor....thats why I think an over the top performance would suck (and would be compared to Jack).
I hope Nolan takes the character FAR from the Jack performance.
Adrian Brody all the way!!!!
devilshalo
06-21-05, 02:17 PM
Oh no, im not homophobic at all...I hope I didnt give that impression...I loved Ian in those movies....Just everything that Ive seen Alan Cumming in, he was pretty over the top. X2 was the exception, but I think it was the makeup more than the acting. Just my opinion.
Well, he'd only be over the top in his performance if the director and writer choose to make his character act that way.
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 02:18 PM
Well, he'd only be over the top in his performance if the director and writer choose to make his character act that way.
I understand, but I dont think they would pick him unless they wanted it that way. I just dont like the selection. Just my personal opinion.
Save Ferris
06-21-05, 02:24 PM
You dont think someone like Ed Norton or Tim Robbins can pull off creepy and dark? Brody strikes me as somewhat more delicate for some reason.
chess
06-21-05, 02:28 PM
You dont think someone like Ed Norton or Tim Robbins can pull off creepy and dark? Brody strikes me as somewhat more delicate for some reason.
Norton would be terrific, as he is in everything I've seen him in.
RichC2
06-21-05, 02:29 PM
Hugh Laurie.
Dunno why, but he could be a bastard with class. (I think I Watch too much House)
RockStrongo
06-21-05, 02:31 PM
You dont think someone like Ed Norton or Tim Robbins can pull off creepy and dark? Brody strikes me as somewhat more delicate for some reason.
Acting wise, I think they could do it....I just cant really picture them as the joker....guess id have to see pics......I can picture Brody as joker and based on some of his roles, I think he could probably do it.
Also, what about Lambert Wilson?
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933727/
Save Ferris
06-21-05, 02:40 PM
How about
http://www.poster.net/stewart-patrick/stewart-patrick-photo-patrick-stewart-6200221.jpg
Patrick Stewart?
mikewendt
06-21-05, 03:26 PM
Brody or Crispin Glover for Joker... I would've gone with Depp until someone brought up The Riddler... Perfect.
animalmystic
06-21-05, 03:37 PM
My vote is also for Glover, I think he would make a good Joker.
On a side note, here is a REALLY cool fan made "advance poster" for the next Batman movie, found it over on another site and I thought I would share.
Well, he'd only be over the top in his performance if the director and writer choose to make his character act that way.I tend to believe that Nolan would want to stay away from the look of the comic Joker. We may not even see the whiteface or the exaggerated smile deformity like we did on Nicholson or Romero. I mean, Scarecrow in Begins doesn't look anything like the comic Scarecrow, and I'm actually glad Nolan played it that way. He was much more terrifying the way he was portrayed than had he been dressed up as an actual scarecrow. This is now a franchise based in reality as closely as can be. I think a Joker that can lose himself in a crowd but looks menacing only when he smiles at the camera and becomes menacing through his actions would be how Nolan wants to go forward.
Chris777
06-21-05, 10:22 PM
i think christopher nolan himself could be the joker, sorry if i was not the first person to say this.
Kumar J
06-22-05, 10:17 PM
Hugo Weaving could be great.He has been a villian already and is very good
http://wb.seznam.cz/matrixrevolutions/images/smith.jpg
Matthew Chmiel
06-22-05, 10:58 PM
How about
http://www.poster.net/stewart-patrick/stewart-patrick-photo-patrick-stewart-6200221.jpg
Patrick Stewart?
No.
You know why?
PATRICK STEWART WOULD BE A KICK ASS MR. FREEZE!
:)
chess
06-22-05, 11:56 PM
The last two posts are my favorite suggestions in this whole thread...
:up:
Cygnet74
06-23-05, 12:52 AM
Is that crispin in that fan poster?
no that's the actor from The Man Who Laughs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019130/combined) (1928) which bob kane credits as the inspiration for the joker.
ok I just looked it up, and I was close the Joker is 6'5 195lbs, which eliminated Crispin Glover, Adrien Brody, and really gets rid of Johnny Depp, and all other people mentioned besides Conan who isnt an actor, I did a little research and I don't but how about Tim Robbins, he's 6'5 can act, and if he let his hair grow some he could look the role decently possibly. Possibly Jeff Goldblum.
and if the time ever comes, let the rock play Killer Croc
http://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gif
No Robbins or Goldblum. Someone younger and darker. I like Crispin for the part but whoever gets it I hope it's played in a serious manner and not over the top.
Maybe not a bad role for Jacquin Phoenix?
Kumar J
06-23-05, 01:53 AM
Well Hugo is around 6'2 and currently he is involved in V for Vendetta
Chris777
06-23-05, 02:06 AM
no that's the actor from The Man Who Laughs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019130/combined) (1928) which bob kane credits as the inspiration for the joker.
that's insane, thanks for that info, probably gonna try to find the movie.
TheGodfather
06-23-05, 02:18 AM
I'll sign off on Crispin Glover.
What about Jack Nicholson Jr.
I don't know if you were serious but that's the 1st name that popped into my head. I think Christian Slater would be great in the role. Or any other in which he's playing a younger version of a character Nicholson played.
fryinpan1
06-24-05, 06:43 AM
Sean Penn - another potential to add to the list.
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20563
wow that fan poster is great. I picture the joker being way less over the top than in the Burton film. Little to no white face makeup and maybe just a slight tint of green in the hair. He'd still have to have that creepy grin though. Also, hopefully he will only have "a taste for theatrics" (or whatever Gordon's line was). I don't want to see his henchmen wearing jackets with a joker logo on them this time ;)
Guy's got a smile as wide as a mile and can be surreal and creepy. Cross his Tybalt with his Toulouse-Lautrec.
-----------------------
Yeah, I just picked an actor at random and rationalized the decision. It's fun!
Oh, and click the link below. I made it up as I wrote it.
Dreadful fan-fiction time; How I'd incorporate "The Killing Joke" into Batman 2, using Harvey Dent instead of Commisioner Gordon (http://viewaskew.com/theboard/viewtopic.php?p=1011761&highlight=#1011761)
devilshalo
06-26-05, 01:35 PM
John Leguizamo.
Already been done...
http://www.kinoweb.de/film97/Spawn/pix/leguziamo.jpg
Jadow
06-26-05, 10:38 PM
We should bring Lon Chaney Sr. back to life to play the joker. if we all will it to happen, it will.
Michael Corvin
06-27-05, 09:40 PM
Crispen Glover is an inspired choice. Great idea. If they want the Joker dark, he is right for the role.
If they want him scary and campy at the same time, Quentin Tarantino is a great idea. His demeanor, attitude and presence reeks of the Joker.
But the best suggestion yet goes to Kumar... Hugo Weaving. I can totally see him in the role.
What's with all the Brody love? He's been in, what? 3 films. He doesn't exactly look like a hardened criminal. With that pretty face, he'd be getting it from behind in Arkham Asylym not giving the orders.
As for other nods, Patrick Stewart is a good idea for Freeze. Angelina Jolie (from the other thread) is a KILLER idea for a new Catwoman.
llandros
06-28-05, 12:31 AM
I kinda like the idea of someone a bit older that can do menacing as well as dark humor. For that reason, I would throw my vote in for Ray Liotta.
Angelina Jolie (from the other thread) is a KILLER idea for a new Catwoman.
I'd rather have Gina Gershon. I already like the voicework she does as Catwoman for The Batman.
Besides, how could you not know who Catwoman was when her famous dsl isn't hidden by a mask.
FinkPish
06-28-05, 02:12 AM
I kinda like the idea of someone a bit older that can do menacing as well as dark humor. For that reason, I would throw my vote in for Ray Liotta.
I think Liotta would be great, but for Two-Face. I could see him as an upstanding lawyer and a crazy. I would have to nominate Peter Sarsgaard for Joker, since he reminds me a lot of John Malkovich already (one of the best unhinged actors).
Elldubtoo
06-28-05, 02:14 AM
Crispin Glover is the new Joss Whedon -rolleyes-
Mr. Cinema
06-28-05, 06:57 AM
Yep, for some reason, Glover is the greatest.
Personally, I don't want a 41 year old Joker for the sequel...
Michael Corvin
06-28-05, 10:13 AM
I'd rather have Gina Gershon. I already like the voicework she does as Catwoman for The Batman.
Besides, how could you not know who Catwoman was when her famous dsl isn't hidden by a mask.
And Gina Gershon doesn't have the same problem? She never closes her mouth. I think she has a pretty distinctive look about her that would stand out, mask or not.
http://www.celebsinthenude.com/pics/gina-gershon-2.jpg
http://www2.neweb.ne.jp/wc/silver-owl/monologue/film/photo/bound/Gina%20Gershon%202.jpg
http://www.thespiannet.com/actresses/G/gershon_gina/gg.jpg
Michael Corvin
06-28-05, 11:06 AM
For a younger looking Catwoman, how about Shannon Elizabeth? She probably doesn't have the acting chops to fit in with the current cast, ala Katie Holmes, but she would make a damn fine Catwoman as seen below(right):
For a younger looking Catwoman, how about Shannon Elizabeth? She probably doesn't have the acting chops to fit in with the current cast, ala Katie Holmes, but she would make a damn fine Catwoman as seen below(right):
she just has a nice body. since she can't act for shit, she should stick to modeling or something. seriously, any aerobics instructor would look great in a cat suit. she could be a stunt-double for someone who can act/pull off the role.
I respect his acting ability, but I couldn't see him in any role other than the penguin. He's 5'7'". Some of these picks are starting to get a little out there.
DonnachaOne
06-28-05, 12:30 PM
Paul Giamatti? :lol: It IS Groucho...
Mr. Cinema
06-28-05, 12:42 PM
I like the suggestions of Liotta and Pearce for Dent. I know Tim Roth was mentioned, but I can't remember for which part. I think he'd make a great Two-Face.
Morf
06-28-05, 04:05 PM
that was the problem with the first batman movie, the joker and batman were both the same height
I can't believe that someone actually thought of, then proceeded to type this sentence.
Kudama
06-28-05, 06:40 PM
I just saw The Jacket last night and whoever was touting Adrien Brody...well I agree 100%!
His face is perfect. Not just the shape of his entire head, but his uber-expressive features. There were parts I wanted to screen cap and photoshop, but it was late and I had to get the movie back in the mail.
It would be sweet if they made the colors on his face a little haphazard and smeared, ala the Dave McKean Joker in Arkham Asylum.
Heartagram
06-29-05, 02:30 PM
dont't know if it has been mentioned already but for the next movie with joker they should deffinetly introduce Harley.
What do you think, and who do you think could play her?
hdtv00
06-29-05, 05:56 PM
NO ONE....they should leave it alone. And let the first one stand. Its stupid to basically redo it. Let this one be a lead in for the original and leave it alone...move on ..is what they should do.
No jack....no joker...
DonnachaOne
06-29-05, 07:32 PM
NO ONE....they should leave it alone. And let the first one stand. Its stupid to basically redo it. Let this one be a lead in for the original and leave it alone...move on ..is what they should do.
No jack....no joker...
(Deep breath)
BATMAN BEGINS DOES NOT LEAD INTO 1989'S BATMAN. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. THE CONTINUITY, STYLE AND STORIES ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. BATMAN BEGINS IS THE START OF A NEW FRANCHISE. IT HAS NOTHING, REPEAT NOTHING TO DO WITH THE 1989-1997 VERSIONS. BATMAN BEGINS IS A NEW ADAPTATION. THIS IS THE TRUTH. ALL ELSE IS FALSE.
Simple really.
FinkPish
06-29-05, 08:04 PM
(Deep breath)
BATMAN BEGINS DOES NOT LEAD INTO 1989'S BATMAN. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. THE CONTINUITY, STYLE AND STORIES ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. BATMAN BEGINS IS THE START OF A NEW FRANCHISE. IT HAS NOTHING, REPEAT NOTHING TO DO WITH THE 1989-1997 VERSIONS. BATMAN BEGINS IS A NEW ADAPTATION. THIS IS THE TRUTH. ALL ELSE IS FALSE.
Simple really.
That, plus the ending of Batman Begins doesn't really leave room for much else. If they skipped over the Joker story, it would be very jarring to just leave that obvious lead-in hanging.
amped
06-29-05, 08:31 PM
dont't know if it has been mentioned already but for the next movie with joker they should deffinetly introduce Harley.
What do you think, and who do you think could play her?
I don't think it would happen, but if it does, Amy Poehler comes to mind.
lwhy?
06-29-05, 08:32 PM
How about Denis Leary? I don't think anyone has mentioned him. He can be very sadistic. I think he might work as the Joker
FinkPish
06-29-05, 08:37 PM
How about Denis Leary? I don't think anyone has mentioned him. He can be very sadistic. I think he might work as the Joker
Have Edgar Friendly play Joker? It seems like the next logical step.
TheGodfather
06-29-05, 11:45 PM
How about Denis Leary? I don't think anyone has mentioned him. He can be very sadistic. I think he might work as the Joker
I think you hear me knocking, Batman. And I think I'm coming in. And I'm bringing havoc and mayhem to Gotham City.
veloce
06-30-05, 10:56 PM
Who should be casted as the Joker in the next Batman movie? I pick Adrian Brody.
I'll do it.
Nah, I'm just joking.
See? I'd be really good!
gongon78
07-01-05, 03:39 AM
I'm just not show how it's going to work.
The storyline from BATMAN and BATMAN BEGINS is conflicting, isn't it? I mean, the part where Bruce's parents was murdered are the same, but how is that going to play out in the next batman movie? So if Adrain Brody does play the Joker, how is the story going to start?
RyoHazuki
07-01-05, 03:50 AM
I'm just not show how it's going to work.
The storyline from BATMAN and BATMAN BEGINS is conflicting, isn't it? I mean, the part where Bruce's parents was murdered are the same, but how is that going to play out in the next batman movie? So if Adrain Brody does play the Joker, how is the story going to start?
Two different universes. Batman(1989) has nothing to do with Batman Begins.
Morf
07-01-05, 04:43 PM
I'm just not show how it's going to work.
The storyline from BATMAN and BATMAN BEGINS is conflicting, isn't it? I mean, the part where Bruce's parents was murdered are the same, but how is that going to play out in the next batman movie? So if Adrain Brody does play the Joker, how is the story going to start?
Dude. 7 posts above yours. Read.
Groucho
07-01-05, 04:56 PM
I don't think it would happen, but if it does, Amy Poehler comes to mind.In that case, here's the perfect Joker:
I can't believe that someone actually thought of, then proceeded to type this sentence.
because its a correct statement, and was one of many problems which people who actually read comics found with the original Batman film, especially considered Keaton is 5'10 and Jack was 5'9 1/2, where their characters are supposed to be 6'2 and 6'5
B5Erik
07-09-05, 10:50 PM
How about Denis Leary? I don't think anyone has mentioned him. He can be very sadistic. I think he might work as the Joker
Hmmm.... very interesting idea. I like it.
How about Leary as a ruthless Riddler? More of the gangster that Frank Gorshin hinted at in his performance - but without the silly side. It could be interesting.
RocShemp
07-09-05, 10:57 PM
I like both those ideas for Leary, though I still wish Crispin Glover were the Joker. Just imagine a more psychotic version of Willard when he controlled that horde of rats. Except now he does his killing first hand.
badger1997
07-10-05, 04:19 AM
because its a correct statement, and was one of many problems which people who actually read comics found with the original Batman film, especially considered Keaton is 5'10 and Jack was 5'9 1/2, where their characters are supposed to be 6'2 and 6'5Dude, over here we have the comic books and over here are the movies. Just because something happened a certain way in the comics or a character was a certain height compared to another in the comics, doesn't mean that has to be the same way in the movie. Where is that written? I hate how comic book fans get up in arms about that sort of thing. Graphic novels and comic books are like any other medium that gets adapted for a movie, changes get made. Getting hung up on something as minor as characters' heights is a bit anal if you ask me.
RockStrongo
07-11-05, 10:23 AM
I'm just not show how it's going to work.
The storyline from BATMAN and BATMAN BEGINS is conflicting, isn't it? I mean, the part where Bruce's parents was murdered are the same, but how is that going to play out in the next batman movie? So if Adrain Brody does play the Joker, how is the story going to start?
I cant believe that people cant understand that this is a different movie and not part of the previous Batman series!
I guess it will happen again when the next Superman comes out.
I cant believe that people cant understand that this is a different movie and not part of the previous Batman series!
I guess it will happen again when the next Superman comes out.
Supposedly, the new Superman movies are indeed (semi-)sequels to the Chris Reeve movies, ignoring 3 and 4. They are even using discarded footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-el.
Ringil
07-12-05, 03:28 PM
Joker - Jonathan Rhys Meyers. He's a lanky, tall actor that can look positively evil. ANyone see 'Ride with the Devil' or Titus?
Two Face - It will never happen but I think Robert Downey Jr. would be an excellent Harvey Dent.
Ringil
07-12-05, 03:30 PM
Catwoman - I think Elizabeth Banks might make an inspired choice.
RockStrongo
07-12-05, 04:35 PM
Supposedly, the new Superman movies are indeed (semi-)sequels to the Chris Reeve movies, ignoring 3 and 4. They are even using discarded footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-el.
Wow, thats confusing, but the big question, will Jon Schneider play his earthly father?
pdinosaur
07-12-05, 04:48 PM
Dude, over here we have the comic books and over here are the movies. Just because something happened a certain way in the comics or a character was a certain height compared to another in the comics, doesn't mean that has to be the same way in the movie. Where is that written? I hate how comic book fans get up in arms about that sort of thing. Graphic novels and comic books are like any other medium that gets adapted for a movie, changes get made. Getting hung up on something as minor as characters' heights is a bit anal if you ask me.
i just want to let everyone know, i've taken a number of photographs of the joker to a plastic surgeon and will sacrifice my body to the comic book fans so that i will look EXACTLY like the joker. i talked to the director and he said that if i went to that much trouble, he'd let me play the part.
*i wonder what happens when i hit 1000 posts*
Sunday Morning
07-12-05, 10:21 PM
dmx
darkside
07-13-05, 12:26 AM
Mark Hamill. They can get the face right with special effects, but as far as I'm concerned his voice is the Joker. I can't hear anyone else doing that role.
cleaver
09-16-05, 11:46 AM
I watched There's Something About Mary last night and while staring at Cameron Diaz's Joker-smile I couldn't help but think of Matt Dillon as the Joker and Diaz as Harley Quinn. Dillon is the right build, kind of goofy, and a solid actor.
Maybe GOB would make a good Trickster in a Flash movie.
Geofferson
09-20-05, 09:19 AM
From AICN (http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=21341)...
Two of BOF's best - and completely unrelated - sources have confirmed for us that Australian actor Lachy Hulme (pronounced "Lock-ee Hewm") and British thesp Paul Bettany are the only actors that BATMAN producers are considering for the role of The Joker - at the momment. One of these two sources also told us that screen tests will indeed take place this fall, although it was unclear if one or both of these actors are testing...
In addition, one of these same sources told BOF that we were "dead on" regarding our report that Mr. Nolan will indeed return to The Cave once he completes his next project - which is said to be THE EXEC for Warner Bros.
Geofferson
10-13-05, 11:23 AM
AICN (http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=21542) ran a blurb today about Michael Keaton reportedly being considered to play the Joker. Nothing more than a rumor though.
Cameron
10-13-05, 12:22 PM
did anyone say mark hammil
Toben
10-13-05, 02:22 PM
If by some miraculous act of intervention they did pick Conan O'Brien, think of all the money they'd save on clown make-up! :D .. I keeed ..
Mr. Cinema
10-13-05, 03:19 PM
AICN (http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=21542) ran a blurb today about Michael Keaton reportedly being considered to play the Joker. Nothing more than a rumor though.
[DARTH VADER] NOOOOOOOOOOOO [DARTH VADER]
Shannon Nutt
10-13-05, 04:06 PM
Keaton would be brilliant as The Joker, but I'm guessing it's just someone throwing an idea out there rather than having any semblance of truth.
And for all you who think Keaton would be horrible as the Joker, you're the same yoo-hoos who thought he'd be horrible as Batman. Keaton is great at psychological drama, and he's still the best actor to don the cape, with all respect to Christian Bale.
Toben
10-13-05, 04:10 PM
Crispin Glover would still be my first choice. I saw him in person at a Horror convention this summer, but they cut off the autograph line just in front of me :mad2:
As for other villains, they should get Nick Nolte and Gary Busey to play two-face. I'm sure they can CG the two of them together somehow :)
animalmystic
10-13-05, 07:39 PM
Keaton would be brilliant as The Joker, but I'm guessing it's just someone throwing an idea out there rather than having any semblance of truth.
And for all you who think Keaton would be horrible as the Joker, you're the same yoo-hoos who thought he'd be horrible as Batman. Keaton is great at psychological drama, and he's still the best actor to don the cape, with all respect to Christian Bale.
Good call on Keaton as the Joker, that would be cool.
But I am sorry as Batman, Bale>Keaton
FRwL
10-15-05, 03:25 AM
As long as he doesn't dance with the devil in the pail moonlight i'm fine.
Cameron
10-15-05, 11:17 PM
can't see Keaton happening....I think they want to seperate the old from the new so much that it wouldn't even be considered...cool idea though.
can't believe no one has photo chopped keaton with face paint....you know from the "cmon, lets get nuts" scene in Batman 89
Johnny Boy
10-15-05, 11:52 PM
I think Christian Bale would make a damn good Joker after seeing him in American Psycho. It's too bad he's playing Batman.
A lot of people have said Adrian Brody, but I don't think he can be insane enough. Well, scratch that, maybe he could be insane, but I think he'd just look silly doing it.
Jim Carrey? Hell no. When he was the Riddler, he was just the same old Jim Carrey. An elastic cartoon man with high-pitched grunts and exaggerated facial expressions.
How about Morgan Freeman? Hell, I don't know.
In all seriousness, I say Tim Roth. If he could commit himself and work on his accent, I think he'd make a great Joker.... since Christian Bale can't do it.
Mr. Cinema
10-16-05, 10:10 AM
Keaton would be brilliant as The Joker, but I'm guessing it's just someone throwing an idea out there rather than having any semblance of truth.
And for all you who think Keaton would be horrible as the Joker, you're the same yoo-hoos who thought he'd be horrible as Batman. Keaton is great at psychological drama, and he's still the best actor to don the cape, with all respect to Christian Bale.
I think Keaton was the best Batman but I don't want him as the Joker.
I hope Paul Bettany is chosen.
JoeyOhhhh
10-16-05, 08:08 PM
I like the idea of Keaton, but wouldn't want to see it because of him playing Batman already would overshadow the movie from the get go (and with such creative headlines like "Batman vs. Batman" :rolleyes: )
LivingINClip
10-16-05, 08:35 PM
Tim Roth! Tim Roth!
Legolas
10-16-05, 08:38 PM
I like the idea of Keaton, but wouldn't want to see it because of him playing Batman already would overshadow the movie from the get go (and with such creative headlines like "Batman vs. Batman" :rolleyes: )
You mean like the headlines for One Fine Day: "When Batman Met Catwoman."
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