Joker Actor Named for Next Batman Movie

[Klaus]

I'll believe it when someone other than a 'floor' confirms it.

Still rooting for Adrien Brody or Vincent Cassel.

 

[Pyrex]

Rumor I heard was that Crispin Glover was 2nd in line behind Ledger.

I think either of them would do well though.

 

[KenM]

There was a net rumor awhile ago that Jake Gyllenhaal would be playing Harvey Dent. I can picture the Brokeback Mountain jokes that would go with the batman begins sequel if they got both of the main actors from it.

 

[paradox42]

Crispin Glover would be stellar as the Joker! But, assuming this Ledger tidbit is true, I'm willing to wait and see. As other posters commented, the laugh is critical; if he gets that right the character will follow.

 

[ddvmor]

And I think Heath Ledger has the chops to pull off the "insane Joker" vibe needed. He surprised a lot of people with his acting ability in Brokeback Mountain

What acting ability did he demonstrate in Brokeback Mountain? All I recall is a bit of squinting and some gravel kicking... This was the most mind-numbingly dull movie I ever watched... and it WOULDN"T END!

That said, I've seen him in a couple of other things and he's a good enough actor. Lets see what he does with it.

 

[fett527]

Does this mean Harley Quinn will have beer flavored nipples?

 

[sniffles]

I would have chosen Jude Law.

Me, too. Too bad Cilian Murphy already appeared as the Scarecrow-type psychiatrist. He would have made a very scary Joker.

 

[Klaus]

Vincent Cassel, people. His role in Elizabeth (with all the giggling) + his role in Brotherhood of the Wolf (with all the creepiness) = Joker goodness!

 

[Viking Bastard]

Vincent Cassel, people. His role in Elizabeth (with all the giggling) + his role in Brotherhood of the Wolf (with all the creepiness) = Joker goodness!

I hadn't considered him, but damnit, that's a good idea.

 

[Viking Bastard]

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