The Dark Knight Rises - Summer 2012 - New Trailer Post #1230

[Kandy]

Agent Smith would be a faaaar better Riddler.

[Comrade]

What? I bet there are currently hundreds of hot Hollywood actresses begging to wear a ridiculously tight catsuit to play that role, and you want to deny me the pleasure of looking at them? A pox on thee, sir!

Hey now. I never said I had a problem with leather-clad temptresses in general, but just that it would seem ridiculous in the "realistic" Nolan films.

I love leather-clad temptresses in general.

[Chopsocky]

I like Mr Freeze (great in the animated movie: SubZero) and I think he could be done semi realistically. I think the best idea is a different take on Knightfall although I wouldn't want to see Bane unless he was radically redesigned. Either that or something based on Arkham Asylum.

[Matt Defis]

I've always thought The Mad Hatter would work well on film, he's nothing more than a crazy child killing paedo.

[SM47]

The proper Bane is ridiculously intelligent. He's studied all kinds of science shit, speaks multiple languages fluently, has a photographic memory, as well as being hard as fuck.

To all intents and purposes, he's Batman's equal. Only he grew up in a harsh caribbean prison, whereas Batman grew up in a posh house with a butler and shit.

Added to that, both men do what they do because of their Fathers. That would be an interesting similarity to explore if they use the proper Bane in the next film.

[Goose]

No Two-Face for the sequel - Interview conducting by ComingSoon/Superhero Hype

Eckhart laughed about how he tried to ask if there was a chance he was coming back and was good-humored about the deadly fate of Dent.

CS/SHH!: Is Harvey Dent alive?

Aaron Eckhart: No. He is dead as a door nail.

CS/SHH!: So he's not coming back?

Eckhart: He ain't coming back baby!

CS/SHH!: I was hoping he would.

Eckhart: No. I asked Chris [Nolan] that question and he goes, "You're dead" before I could even get the question out of my mouth. "Hey Chris, am I?" "You're dead!" Alright, cool.

CS/SHH!: That's not a problem in comic book movies. You could still come back.

Eckhart: I think in contract negotiations it's a problem.

CS/SHH!: So you were never signed on for another film?

Eckhart: No, I'm not coming back. I think unfortunately, Heath [Ledger] was supposed to go on and that didn't work out. I'm nobody. I'm a cog. I have no say over this sort of stuff. I'm sure that there's so many other characters that they could whip together.

[Jimmyzilla]

Well that's a little disappointing to be perfectly honest

[schmojo]

I'll always stick by the idea that Harvey Dent died, not Two-Face, and that's what the funeral for Harvey was all about. Especially since Batman villains always come back.

Still, I'm glad to be spared a full film of the awful CGI half of his face.

[oli]

I still prefer the idea of Casey Affleck as the Riddler or some villain, he'd be perfect. I think shouts of Depp are a bit poor as he'd essentially be too similar to Heath

[Eighthours]

Given the immense success of the film I imagine WB will attempt to get him to start a third film...

I think they'll kidnap him, chain him up in a room, and refuse to let him go until he signs up. That's how nailed on the third film is. I can't wait, personally. Nolan will be in that fairly unique position where he can do whatever he wants with whatever budget he wants.

The only mild note of caution is that the Wachowskis had the same blank cheque from Warners for the Matrix sequels, and we all know what they did with it. Let's just hope that Nolan is surrounded by people who know how to say the word "no".

[Sergeant Squid]

I'm glad they aren't going to bring Joker back. As amazing as Heath was, there are 2 problems: 1 - No one could fill his clownshoes and 2 - Where could the joker character go? TDK implied all he cares about is organised chaos. Another 2 hour film of that would be dull. They kind of backed the Joker into a corner imho. Let Joker lie. THat was an amazing film, an amazing performance and an amazing rendition of Batman's archmemesis. Don't sully it for greenbacks.

[AK Bell]

Bat-mite!

You heard it here first.

[Floex]

Not that odd really. Batman is on the run at the end of TDK so it isn't too much of a leap to assume there will be a price on his head. Plus the parallels between the lives of Deadshot and Batman feeds into what Nolan was doing in the first two films. He probably isn't a big enough name to be the headline villain but I could see him playing a part in the third.

See tha's an excellent idea. I wanted to see Deadshot in the thrid film, not as a main character but as a minor role. That is a perfect setup to bring him in. Batman on the run, big reward.

Also with the Joker, he's obviously in Arkham so to bring in Harely Quinn would be a nice touch. You wouldn't need to see too much of the Joker and have him mold her into doing his bidding

[Vin]

I can't see another one for two or three years.

Still adore Insomnia and The Prestige, so another independent flick would go down a storm.

[Quest]

The proper Bane is ridiculously intelligent. He's studied all kinds of science shit, speaks multiple languages fluently, has a photographic memory, as well as being hard as fuck.

To all intents and purposes, he's Batman's equal. Only he grew up in a harsh caribbean prison, whereas Batman grew up in a posh house with a butler and shit.

Added to that, both men do what they do because of their Fathers. That would be an interesting similarity to explore if they use the proper Bane in the next film.

For a moment there I though you were talking about Bale. It was well confusing.

[AK Bell]

Also with the Joker, he's obviously in Arkham so to bring in Harely Quinn would be a nice touch. You wouldn't need to see too much of the Joker and have him mold her into doing his bidding

I think the entire film should reference back to the Joker. Hey you know what would make this film better, when Joker's not around, everyone can stand around and say Hey Where's Joker"

That won't be awkward.

[Floex]

I think the entire film should reference back to the Joker. Hey you know what would make this film better, when Joker's not around, everyone can stand around and say Hey Where's Joker"

That won't be awkward.

[Professor Puzzles]

Hey now. I never said I had a problem with leather-clad temptresses in general, but just that it would seem ridiculous in the "realistic" Nolan films.

I love leather-clad temptresses in general.

You'll be glad to know I've crossed your name off my list now.

I've always thought The Mad Hatter would work well on film, he's nothing more than a crazy child killing paedo.

Crazy child killing paedo? Other than in that Grant Morrison Arkham Asylum comic, has he ever been portrayed like that? And why would a crazy child killing paedo work on screen, especially in a million billion dollar blockbuster?

[Roboplegic Wrongcock]

Bane and the riddler would work well. Have both Bane and Batman trying to solve The riddler's riddles.

While also battling each other.

[Festoon]

What's this I hear about Sarah Silverman as Harlequin?

[Gambit]

Don't say things like that!

[Goose]

From /film

We’re pretty sure some type of “clarification” will be sent out shortly regarding the following statement from Michael Caine, but for now, it’s the first confirmation from someone involved in the Batman franchise about new villains and casting choices. And it’s HUGE. The ubiquitous rumors about Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin will undoubtedly escalate after this. Here’s what Caine told MTV’s Splash Page…

“I was with [a Warner Bros.] executive and I said, ‘Are we going to make [a sequel to The Dark Knight]?’ They said yeah. I said, ‘How the hell are we going to top Heath? And he says ‘I’ll tell you how you top Heath — Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin.’ I said, ‘Shit, they’ve done it again!’” [Laughs]

[Alex W.]

And why would a crazy child killing paedo work on screen, especially in a million billion dollar blockbuster?

Never stopped Michael Jackson: Moonwalker.[/tasteless]

[Professor Puzzles]

Never stopped Michael Jackson: Moonwalker.[/tasteless]

Come on, I know he dangled his baby over the balcony but that only really takes him into the realm of attempted murder. No blood was spilt.

[CactuarBill]

Yeah didn't Nolan say he never wanted to do The Penguin because his character wasn't right for the world he created.

[Festoon]

Mmm. I'll bet if Nolan makes this he'll be swamped with executive producers telling him who to cast, to be honest. He'll have to be resilient or he'll end up with a comprised mess. PSH only ever plays PSH and Depp? All wrong, in my opinion.

[Sarlaccfood]

My flatmate said he read an interview with Eckhart where he says that Nolan had the next film mapped out, but with Ledger gone it puts the whole thing into question.

If anyone would rather do no film than a bad film it would be someone like Nolan.

[Varcan]

I suppose on the one hand, The Dark Knight must have taken up close to three years of his life, what with scripting and such (while I know he didn't write the film he would have been heavily involved I imagine) that perhaps he doesn't want to commit himself for that amount of time again on what will almost certainly have to be a bigger film.

Astute as usual Goose. But, I suspect Nolan is the type of person who sees true value in ones accomplishments in terms of society and culture as a whole, above all else. Past Nolan productions would suggest as much, as well as his manner in general. He's a pro.

Let's see what he can muster for number 3!

[Andsom]

Well... he should rework what he already has with a new villain or a reduced Joker-role. It should be easy to accomplish and if I was him I'd relish the challenge. Unfortunately, it's more likely going to be a disappointing mess a la Spider-man 3 just because studio involvement is going to be much heavier.

I'd be surprised if the exact opposite wasn't true.

[Matt G]

I can see Bane working slightly differently, with Batman being on the run now he comes in and basically offers to take down the Batman to protect Gotham City, Batman only being able to be taken down by someone like himself and Gotham not realising Bane's a complete maniac to begin with etc. It's the best thing I can think of at the moment anyway, depp as the riddler just feels like it will be too similar to the Joker but without the danger of psychotic violence.