Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That, Tennant Next To Take On The Bat?
With The Dark Knight getting ready to open nation wide this Friday, MSNBC contributor, Christopher Bahn wrote a story about the pros and cons of Batman’s rouges for a possibly (probably) third installment. He discusses which characters would probably fit in Christopher Nolan’s “Bat-Universe”, which would strain credulity, and which just would be absolutely ludicrous. When talking about the possibility )and probability) of The Riddler being the caped crusader’s next foe, Bahn wrote that current Doctor, David Tennant has expressed interest in the role. First I have to say, “Freakin’ brilliant!” And being from the UK could help David’s chances (as most of the cast in Nolan’s Batman films are British…). However, Tennant is not a known name over here in the States and that could hurt his chances drastically. Let’s face it, he’s mainly known for his cameo role as the villain in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. However, as that movie was also made by Warner Bros., let’s hope that could factor in some points to get Tennant up against Christian Bale.
Boy, did that last sentence sound like something that Jack Harkness would wish for…
12 responses so far ↓
1 Violette // Jul 15, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I’d love it!
2 Sarah @ pussreboots // Jul 16, 2008 at 3:30 am
He is known for his work on Doctor Who here too. I think he would be well received as the Riddler. He’d certainly be better at it than Jim Carey was. Shudder.
3 gaul // Jul 16, 2008 at 4:07 am
sarah are you crazy jim carey was the riddler. I think tennant would make a fine go at it though, mabye come close to as good as carey.
4 Kern // Jul 16, 2008 at 8:52 am
No… Going to have to disagree there. Carey was an over the top clown, and not in a good way. Tennant, I think, could bring depth to the role - including the fact that Edward Nygma is psycologically addicted to his riddles. Even when he tries to avoid them, he can’t help but subconcously (yea, yea, sp) putting them into his crimes.
5 Steve Napierski // Jul 16, 2008 at 11:37 pm
I think Jim Carey was the true comic version of the Riddler. But, I prefer the way that Batman: The Animated Series portrayed the Riddler better.
If Tennant was the Riddler, I think he would pull it off really well. But for it to really work he would need to be almost a recluse hacker type character that never leaves the his room only lit by computer screen and you never see his entire face or body at anytime. He could have flash mobs carrying out his crimes so he never had to go anywhere.
6 GalileoAce // Jul 17, 2008 at 5:50 am
Jim Carrey was a better Riddler than Val Kilmer was a Batman…
But David Tennant as the Riddler would be inspired casting.
7 Fireyone // Jul 17, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I’d see the movie, just to see Tennant play the Riddler. Considering Two Face, The Riddler, and the Joker are my favorite batman villains.
8 yolt13 // Jul 18, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Of course, Tennant as the Riddler would be fantastic, but I’m not going to invest much energy hoping it will happen. First, DARK KNIGHT’s likely success will have many actors lining up to play the antagonist in the next entry, so the competition will be fierce. Second, I’m rather hoping Mr. Tennant will give us one more full season as the Doctor, and signing on for another year might make scheduling a feature film shoot difficult. It’s unlikely Warner Brothers will welcome scheduling conflicts with a British TV series.
9 Mic Burns // Jul 19, 2008 at 12:23 am
I have to agree with anyone here who thought Carey was a bad choice. He has a tendency to always revert to fire marshal bill when he’s being funny.
Carey is a great actor. (at times) but i found that to one of the worst batman films ever!
I think the good Doctor would do a fine job.
This question needs some thought.
Who would be the ideal Riddler? Hmmm..
10 james // Aug 4, 2008 at 7:41 am
“Let’s face it, he’s mainly known for his cameo role as the villain in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”
i dont relise that was tennant till i read that!
and also doctor who is starting to take off in the states!! tennant for the win!
11 Jessica Egan // Sep 17, 2008 at 1:30 pm
david t is the most sexy man ever and i hope he never ever leaves DW coz he is the best doctor ever and i think hes HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12 Iain-Lauchlan // Sep 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm
From the majority of internet phenomenon I have read there are only two people that are being considered for the Riddler, one being Tennant and the other, whom I must proclaim my distaste for such a role, is Johnny Depp.
Depp may be a good actor and I understand that they wish for an actor with a name for himself worldwide however I feel Depp’s part in the film would ruin it for me.
The same for the rumours of Angelina Jolie as Cat woman.
These two actors may be well known but seriously, is there any need for them to ride off of the hype of this film series?
Also, the author of this obviously hasn’t followed Tennant’s career in the UK over the last decade.
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