Batman 3: Johnny Depp Definitely The Riddler, But Probably Not
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September 2nd, 2008 at 13:00 by Stuart Heritage
The Batman 3 casting rumours have so far been numerous and vague, but at least one thing’s for certain - Johnny Depp will definitely play The Riddler.
That’s a stone cold fact. You heard it here first. Why are we so sure that Johnny Depp will play The Riddler in Batman 3? Because Johnny Depp recently briefly mumbled something desperately ambiguous about it possibly being quite fun to maybe play The Riddler during a local radio interview with his band.
See? That’s means Johnny Depp is definitely going to be The Riddler in Batman 3, which is why we’ve already started to manufacture a set of Johnny Depp Batman 3 Riddler action figures. OK, admittedly we just got a load of unsold Pirates Of The Caribbean action figures and Tippexed question marks onto their backs but - face it - that’s probably what he’ll be like in the film anyway.
We know this is a bit premature, but we’re absolutely confident that Batman 3 is going to be the best film ever made. Seriously, ever.
Look at how The Dark Knight ended, with Batman living in fear as a supposed criminal vigilante. Batman 3 is going to have the same feeling of doomy paranoia and creeping dread, but it’ll also have Cher titting around in a rubber doily too. There’s something for everyone there, provided that you’re a manic depressive comicbook fan or a stereotypical homosexual.
But what if you want more from The Dark Knight’s sequel than a fed-up Batman and a terrifyingly expressionless pensionable Catwoman who keeps getting her old lady minge out? What if, for instance, you want to see The Riddler in Batman 3?
Well, frankly, if that’s the case you’re an idiot. The Riddler is rubbish. He’s basically The Joker but with a green hat and a thing for Sudoku. He’s Henry Kelly from Going For Gold with a bee in his bonnet. He’s rubbish. Don’t argue, we’re right. He’s rubbish.
But none of that fierce logic is washing with Christopher Nolan. It’s long been rumoured that he’d like to cast Johnny Depp as The Riddler in Batman 3. So far Johnny Depp has kept quiet over the reports, but during a local radio interview recently, he decided to share his thoughts on the matter:
Host: Hey Johnny, a listener called in earlier said you have to ask about the rumors on the internet of you doing the Riddler.
Depp: Oh yeah, I heard about that. Not that I know of.
Host: You’d be a good choice.
Depp: It seems like it’d be a fun gig for a while, yeah.
“It seems like it’d be a fun gig for a while, yeah.” If that’s not official confirmation of the casting, we don’t know what is. But you know what this means?
It’s obvious. Cher as Catwoman and Sweeney Todd’s Johnny Depp as The Riddler? Batman 3 is going to be a musical!
That’s excellent news, and we’d like to take this opportunity to offer Christopher Nolan our specially-composed pieces I’m Just A Lonely Millionaire With A Creepy Bat Fixation, Butla Rapp and Don’t Kiss Me Catwoman (You Have A Moustache Like My Gran). Don’t be stealing our ideas, Nolan.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 2:14 pm
i find the news about Batman 7, yes thats rite, 7 batman films, so premature. Nolan is on holiday and hasnt talked with the producers about the next installment. So any talk about the next film is rubbish, as only the writer and producer have any clues as to what nolan wants to do
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I know this is a saracastic site, but the rap on JD that he plays the same character in every role is a bad rap: none of his other roles are Jack Sparrow; just because he uses an English accent went approp (Sweeney Todd is English) doesn’t mean he’s playing the Pirates role again. Personally, I hope he doesn’t play the Riddler.
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
What’s with the overuse of the word “rubbish”?
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:24 am
Dear author of this site,
As both a Batman and Johnny Depp fan I feel compelled to tell you that your an idiot who is so desperate to be sarcastically witty that its sad.
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:44 am
so something is “stone cold fact” when someone “ambiguously mumbles” it?
i heard this 3 weeks ago anyway, so this wouldn’t be the first place to display it. i also heard angelina jolie would be catwoman.
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:09 am
Hope this is not true, don’t wanna see Depp on another movie again.
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:24 am
I like Johnny Depp, but I liked the fan made poster I saw of Deavid Tennant as The Riddler. He’s a helluvan actor too, and I’d love to see him land a role in what would realistically have to be one of the most anticipated films of all time after Dark Knight being such a success.
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:53 am
Johnny Depp totally ROCKS dude. I can see Depp doing the Riddler for SURE!
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September 3rd, 2008 at 3:19 am
thats all a load or rubbish nolan said after the dark knight came out that he was bored with batman and may not do another although he would b a great choice it is way to early to call
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:35 am
is this like a tabloid or something?
seriously…
you take him saying it would be fun for “stone cold fact”
wow…
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:39 am
dude… how bout we say fuck riddler…and have harley quinn? aka, the female spin off of the joker…theres a story to it that would fit the movie perfectly. and if they dont do it, their on crack.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:18 am
I don’t think you can say that the third movie will be the best ever if the second was a hit. It’s only cause of Heath Ledger’s great performance (and also his last) that the movie made so much money. Otherwise, it probably would have done the same as the last movie. I’m expecting the same for the third.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 am
Relax guys, it’s just a humorous article, jeez.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:46 am
this website sucks ass
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 am
Cher “titting around”
Superb phrase. Bravo.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Will someone here call Johnny Depp and ask him if would play the riddler? thanks
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Well he can be lethal as The Riddler but I would love to see Megan Fox!!
http://www.ekhichdi.com/gallery/some-unseen-pics-of-megan-fox
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:45 pm
dude whoever published this article should be fired. the only stone cold fact here is the author is a geek.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:09 am
When all these people say riddler is just these joker and a thing for sudoku is an idiot.
Joker is a homicidel maniac with really no peticular motive. He dosnt even hate people he just kills. Riddler is cocky and obbsesed with himself. Who is a master crimminal who wants to be caught and challenges batman to solve his riddles. I bet 100% you are just basing the riddler on the old stupid tv show,and the stupid Jim kerry version. you are an idiot my friend.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Methinks,and please tell me if any of you think this is a good or bad idea, since Chris Nolan seems to be going for YOUNG actors to play his Batman villains, Elijah Wood as the Riddler. he is a fantastic actors who has, in his life, played a vampire, cannibal, exploitive scientist, pickpocket etc.
September 4th, 2008 at 10:33 am
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September 4th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Who cares i just want it to be out already!
September 5th, 2008 at 4:37 am
u guys are gettin trolled
September 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Who cares it? Just want to date a rich man on Ri chkis s.com. So many certified millionaires there. I’m also a quality single. Let me meet a real millionaire. LOL.
September 5th, 2008 at 9:38 am
why not?
September 5th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
why is everyone saying ‘rubbish’ a lot?
September 6th, 2008 at 12:17 am
BUT DEPP CAN PULL IT OFF,,,, MAYBY LITYTLE GLIMPSES
ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU WONDER
IS THAT?
OMG!!!!
ITS THE JOKER!!!
IS THAT HEATH LEDGER!!!
WAIT ITS
JEBUS!!!!
ITS JOHNNY DEPP
September 7th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Brill I can’t wait cos he’s my boyfriend lover (He is realy sexy).
September 8th, 2008 at 7:47 am
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September 12th, 2008 at 5:45 am
yea ummmm a musical? really? wha is happening to the world, no musical…no catwoman…riddler sounds cool i guess, if anything replace the joker…no one will ever eveer play it as good as heath but can’t hurt to try, so no musical no catwoman, it would so stupid it really would
September 12th, 2008 at 10:53 am
This article is rubbish. Seriously, it’s completely non-sensical. Is it satire? Is it just sarcastic? Or is it supposed to be delightfully genuine? Who knows? I sure as hell don’t!
September 13th, 2008 at 4:17 am
JD playing Riddler?
No sh*t he could do it.
He’d be great.
No. No. and No. Not Cher as Catwoman!
You’ve got to be kidding me. There HAS to be a better actress for Catwoman. There’s got to be. And the solution is NOT Angelina Jolie. Another serious mistake. Just because she looks like a catwoman, does not make her the the great catwoman. Could you honestly see her and Christopher Bale making great chemistry?
September 14th, 2008 at 2:20 am
I had read that Cher is not going to play Catwoman, they want to give that character to Angelina Jolie, well, that’s what I read, ‘cuz Cher is a little bit old for Bale.
September 15th, 2008 at 3:53 am
The Dark Knight is going to win some serious awards. It’s going to be a tough act to follow.
September 16th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
This is like the worst journalist ever. i wouldn’t even call him/her that.
“It seems like it’d be a fun gig for a while, yeah.†If that’s not official confirmation of the casting, we don’t know what is’
You’re an asshole. and to be so sure and state your opinion as a universal truth? Get the fuck out.
Shame, lame.
September 17th, 2008 at 12:01 am
And Cher as Catwoman?????? WTH??????
Yeah, that’s possible. She’s only 62!!!!!!!!!
dumbass.
September 17th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I don’t think that Johnny Depp will make a good riddler Jim carry’s riddler is the best one.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Wow, Chris is pretty angry about being born without a sense of humor.
Don’t be angry with hecklerspray, Chris, be angry with God.
September 18th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
i dont think johnny depp should play the riddler. i think jim carrey or matthew lillard
September 18th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
hey ughh chris man, your really fucking gay eh? gir was right, you big goon show, grow the fuck up and get a sense of humor, batman can fuck cher’s tight grandma ass all he wants just because you dont like that shit, fuck off.
September 24th, 2008 at 3:59 am
It makes me laugh that a supposed sarcastic journalist cant really tell the difference from a joke and a serious comment. With all the amazing things Chris Nolan has done with the batman franchise do people really think we would want Cher as catwoman I mean come on. Any one who believes that would have to be an idiot. And as for Johnny Depp as the riddler wouldnt be bad. When I first her Heath as the Joke I laughed thought it was the worst idea ever. But when I saw him I knew I was wrong. If Nolan decides to direct a 3rd batman movie I think we can expect nothing but greatness.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I could totally see JD playing the Riddler that would be awesome!!! AND CHER AS CATWOMAN WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THAT IS AN IDIOT THAT WOULD RUIN THE WHOLE MOVIE!!!!!! I like Cher don’t get me wrong, but i personally think that this would be a wrong role for her. But Johnny Depp absolutely needs to play the riddler.
September 28th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Listen, i think everyone knows that there are not many actors that can compare to Heath Ledgers Roll as the joker i mean come on its part of the reason he died, BUT there are only so many actors in this lifetime that can get into a roll as much as he did. Johnny Depp is definitely one of the actors. POTC speaks for itself, Sweeny Todd sucked, but depps acting was still flawless. He could, should, and if the chance is giving i think will take the Riddler roll because he is very talented when it comes to dark parts.
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I’m going to argue with you on your view of the Riddler. When you try to explain the Riddler to someone that is only familiar with the Joker character, it will always sound like you’re just describing a green-clad Joker.
Whenever you SEE the Riddler in film or animation, you NEVER make the association. Frank Gorshin played a great Riddler and set an interesting, all be it campy, standard.
Chris Nolan has a perfect record so far, or sculpting and revamping Batman characters into a more realistic light, and making them WAY cooler than we have EVER seen them outside of the comics. Basically, It’s Chris Nolan. I’m not worried.
October 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
angelina jolie is going to be catwoman… oh my god.. nobody would do a better catwoman as she would.. i can’t wait for to see the passion scenes between christian bale and angelina jolie.. because the eternal love of batman is catwoman..
October 8th, 2008 at 3:30 am
The Joker is in the next film or else there won’t be a next film. That’s the way I see it. The script would be ruined if they cut out the Joker. It was so clear that he was going to be in the next film. He will be in the next film.
Paul Bettany, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio are the best ideas I have heard around the web. I say Paul Bettany because he was one of the auditions already so it wouldn’t be as hard for him to get into the role.
Helena Bonham Carter, Chrsitina Ricci and Kristen Bell have been the ideas for Harley Quinn. Bell is a little young for the job but Ricci and Carter could both do wonders.
If the Pneguin is casted, it will be Philip Seymour Hoffman, but I don’t think the Penguin is happening.
I am on the Coleman Reese = Riddler boat. However, if I am wrong, Neil Patrick Harris, David Hyde Pierce and Ryan Gosling would be great. All of them would have something different to bring to the table.
The best options for other Batman villains are Victor Zsasz, Victor Freeze, Rupert Thorne, Selina Kyle, Floyd Lawton or Bane.
Thoughts?
October 13th, 2008 at 1:47 am
barnabus has no room to talk about anyone being an idiot, i can’t even mention all the errors in that paragraph. and the joker is a sociopath. this article screams sarcasm, and gets lost in the irony of sarcasm being subtle. cher isn’t going to be in it. most likely not johnny depp. what a waste of time.
October 14th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
I would love Hugo Weaving to play The Riddler rather than Johnny Depp. The problem with Johnny Depp is HE’S TOO HOLLYWOOD. he’s probably funny at times, but he’d definitely ruin the movie for us. and we’ll eventually go see it because Johnny Depp is in it rather than just wanting to know WHAT HAPPENED NEXT. Lets focus on the story, not the actors. otherwise it’ll be a failure, just like BATMAN & ROBIN (1997) because it was full of Hollywood stars. For me, MIICHAEL KEATON is still the best BATMAN of all. and by the way, just look at the way Hugo Weaving’s great performance in V FOR VENDETTA. He’s a true candidate. He does not have to be funny. We need someone like Hannibal Lecter in the SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Some psychopath, leaving traces all over GOTHAM CITY, and letting BATMAN solve the riddles to it. This would be just fine, plus, it would be the first actual time we’ll see BATMAN become the true detective he is.
October 20th, 2008 at 3:47 am
So im thinkin that Mila Kunis would make a good Catwoman( if chosen as a villian for the 7th movie). she would need to do alot of preparin, but i think she could def do it.
October 20th, 2008 at 7:11 am
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October 23rd, 2008 at 3:46 am
Are you a F*** up batgirl! Johnny Depp should so totally play the riddler. I mean duh! The film would be hopless without him. PS I love you Johnny!
November 3rd, 2008 at 2:14 am
this article makes me want to throw up
its terrible
November 7th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
He should play Victor Freeze not Riddler I mean look at Mr.Freeze’s origin in the animated series he’s perfect!
I seriously think people are forgetting about another villain MAN BAT! I mean he could get Batman blamed for every one he kills making things worse.
November 8th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
this whole article is fake, its only a rumor if it were 100% true, then christian nolan whould announce tht johnny who play the ridder. Another thing at one point the article says rubbish like 3 times? liek how many times can u say the same word in one paragraph its liek they’re just trying to make a lengthy paragraph hah. and to respond to someone elses comment, u can have another film without the joker. Heath Ledger was amazing and i think they should retire the title of joker for him, it just would b too wierd watching sum1 else play the joker. Two face is not dead either. and ridder as johnny depp wouldn’t b tht bad, if this is all true…..
November 9th, 2008 at 4:04 am
hey, the riddler is my favorite batman villan next to the joker so i am amped for this one! i really want johnny to take this part.
ps cher will not be catwoman.
November 17th, 2008 at 9:47 am
PEOPLE, IT WILL BE VERY, BUT VERY STUPID IF THE NEXT BATMAN VILLAIN IS THE RIDDLER, BECAUSE HEATH PLAYED LIKE A JOKER/RIDDLER, SO CRAZY, PARANOIC AND EZKISOFRENIK, AND THAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF THE RIDDLER, JOHNNY DEPP HE ALSO COULD’VE PLAYED THE JOKER AND BE ALL THAT(but we will never know for sure) I THINK THAT THE PINGUIN WILL BE A GREAT VILLAIN, WITH THE JOKER OUT OF THE MOVIE, THERE’S NO GOTHAM MOB BOSS LIKE THE JOKER WAS OR RAS’AL’GUL, SO THE PINGUIN SHOULD FIT GREAT, PLEASE NO CATWOMAN OR ROBIN, ALSO BRUCE WILLIS SHOULD PLAY MR. FREEZE OR DANIEL DAY LEWIS. what you think about my comment?
November 18th, 2008 at 12:35 am
The Riddler and Joker are nothing alike. People who don’t know what they’re talking about just assume they are because the names are similar.
Depp would be a good Riddler. He’s a very talented character actor and I think he’d enjoy playing a villain. He’d make the role his own, whereas most actors would either play it straight or make him another lunatic (which he is not.)
Please God, no Robin! And no Catwoman either. They spent half of the first movie explaining why Batman dresses up in a costume. Catwoman would undo all that. And Robin would just take the “Dark” out of “Dark Knight.” Also villains like Mr. Freeze and Solomon Grundy don’t belong in this version of Batman either. They’ve established rules to this Gotham that I hope the studio doesn’t force them to break.
One more thing…
I read a theory about Talia al Ghul being one of the villains. That would make sense. It would tie the films together nicely, while bringing in a new female lead.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:16 am
i would much rather see the riddler then talia al ghul and yes i agree no catwomen she is a horrible villian to bring in to the 3rd batman and i do like the robin but he is unrealistic batman in the dark knight movies wouldnt allow a teenager to follow him around in gotham city.
I think jonny depp would make a really good riddler by the way.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I love Johnny Depp. He is one of my favourite actors. The way he acts in his roles is very interesting and original. And the way he look, oh dear GOD! He is very handsome although he is not that young anymore.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Ok. I love Johnny, but I have to say this ; I can’t see him making a good Riddler. Just I can’t see him as the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, those roles by him make me think of hi Willy Wonka. Creepy, fruity and just plain stupid. Nolan has created a great Batman universe, dark and realistic. I have to say I’m a bit skeptical about Catwoman, too. I mean come on, we’re forgetting that Bruce Wayne was completely in love with Rachel Dawes, and I don’t know for sure but I never heard of her character before Batman Begins. I just don’t see Nolan’s Bruce falling in love again… he’s not the same as the other Bruce’s from previous movies.. or even in the cartoons.
I read somewhere though that they might bring in R’as Al Gols daughter.. i think that’s interesting idea. She wouldn’t know that he killed her dad. Not to mention it would tie the two sequels to the first movie.
But I’m a bit worried for these rumors, because of the way The Dark Knight ended. He’s a criminal to the citizens of Gotham. Only Gordon knows he’s innocent.. and Alfred, maybe Lucius too. So they should make a movie about Batman regaining his title as Gotham’s Dark Knight, with a few obstacles in the way… But that sounds a bit boring compared to TDK.
And when I picture the next movie… I see it really goofy.
Well that was quite the rant.
By the way,
whoever wrote this needs to get some better sources… and perhaps some better writing skills………. or maybe just stop writing in general 8|
November 21st, 2008 at 10:56 pm
ps if they do put in Riddler they should also use catwoman and use hush as a basis for their relantionship and a bit of year one and catwoman her sisters keeper.
November 22nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Who will be the next Joker? How about Danny Masterson “Hyde” from That 70’s Show.
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
by putting hush all of them together, there’s a cool chance to regain that knight title in fifteen minutes. ANIWAYYY… I ‘m just flattered for all the comments but I didn’t quiet catch what is wrong with a all hag like Cher. I mean she is probably one a of the womwn who knows how to take care of her body well enough to bring an experience nasty cat women and again when I heard about mila kunis I said yeAh!
Johnny Depp is good to be a true riddle
Another thing . I think htey should consider Jackie Earle haley for one of the villains characters.
PS. Bring Harley Quinn
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November 30th, 2008 at 3:15 am
I really don’t want Depp to play Riddler. I personally think David Tennant would be great for the role (if they have Riddler at all). He has that unique style of acting and quirkiness that Riddler requires. I also have total faith in Nolan finding a villain and making him realistic and completely different to Joker.