Who should be the Villain in the Third Batman Film?

Who should be the Villain in the Third Batman Film?

I've seen him show up in a few fan casts and the more I think about it, the more I want to see this happen.

By ecksmanfan - Feb 23, 2010 01:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

I know that you don't like to see single character fan casts, but the Batman Series has been done to death, so I will spare you that. However, I have also chosen several different actors who I think could pull this role off. On to the casting.



I would love to see what Christopher Nolan would and could do with Solomon Grundy. I have seen him show up in a few fan casts and at first I wasn't too big on the idea, as I'd always had the vision of The Riddler showing up due to the fact that he is more "real world" that some of the other villains. But the more I thought about Grundy, I think Nolan could make it work.


I am not pretending to know everything about this character, so if I get something wrong about him, please feel free to correct me. I wouldn't write this character as a brainless brute that we have seen in past animated shows, but more along the line of what Marvel recently did with the Hulk in "Planet Hulk." Someone who is at least able to communicate and not sound like a total tool, but would still be able to do some damage in the strength department. I think Nolan could also make Grundy scarier than hell! I love the second image I posted above. He has that "zombie" look to him, but still capable of some coherent thoughts.

As far as actors who could play the part, there are only a few that have the size and even fewer who could pull off the acting abilities required to stand up against the likes of those already included in the film. Here are some that I think might be able to pull it off.

Tyler Mane is most known for his portrayal of Sabretooth in "X-Men" and more recently as Michael Meyers in Rob Zombie's retelling of the "Halloween" series. Some may not know that Mane started out as a wrestler, Big Sky, back in WCW in the late 90's. He is 6'9". In most of his roles, he rarely has speaking parts, but I think he could work. Mane is also who most people have cast as Grundy. Thanks for the idea LEEE!


Daniel Cudmore, known for playing Colossus in the "X-Men" films and has recently starred as Felix in "Twilight: New Moon." Again, not much in terms of speaking parts, but the dude is huge! Standing at 6'8" and well over 200 pounds, he is rather imposing. As far as his acting abilities go, he is improving and could use work, but with the group of actors that star in the Batman films, he'd have some great mentors.


Glenn "Kane" Jacobs is known mostly for his WWE gimmick, but has starred in the film "See No Evil" and while his acting was not great, it was actually better than I expected. Jacobs stands at 7' or just shy of that and is right around 300 pounds. Needless to say, he fits the size requirements. Not to mention, they could save a lot on make up!


Ralf Moeller, who portrayed Conan in the television series of the same name from the mid 90's, is included as a more "seasoned" choice. Ralf stands at 6'5" and is no stranger to action movies; He has acted in films like "Gladiator," "Pathfinder" and "The Scorpian King."


Here we go with another wrestler, but one that actually has a bit more acting under his belt. Dwayne Johnson, at 6'4" is very capable of handling such a role. His voice is one that could be altered well and still come across as dark. His recent roles have been more of a comedy/family style, but I think he could do it.


Finally, Kevin Durand. Yes, he played The Blob in Wolverine, but I think he'd be great in this role and has proven in roles like Gabriel in "Legion" that he can do the action scenes, and do them well. I didn't realize how tall he actually is, standing at 6'6" and has a good build.


I don't think Grundy should be the only villain, or even the main villain, but I think a prominant role in the next Bat-flick would be cool to see and rather un-expected. What say you?
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bleedthefreak
bleedthefreak - 2/23/2010, 1:58 PM
[frick] yeah dude i love Solomon Grundy
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/23/2010, 2:46 PM
ECKS @ Cool, id luv to see GRUNDY in a BAT movie, something different, if i had my way, we'd never see another CATWOMAN, PENGUIN etc, just new villains!!!

Like 'em all bar KEVIN DURRAND, he's too perfect for LOBO, though if he didn't get LOBO hell yeah to all of them!!

GRUNDY would be fresh, and fresh to all of JOE PUBLIC too, great call!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/23/2010, 2:48 PM
ANIL @ JOKER shouldn't be in the next one, well if he was like a 30 second cameo in a ARKHAM cell, no more than that dude!

Can't disagree on DEADSHOT etc though! ; D
flames809
flames809 - 2/23/2010, 3:18 PM
ecks- Nolan could make any batman villain work in his batman movies. i would go with Kevin Durand
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 2/23/2010, 3:50 PM
As much as I like the Joker, I'd like to see something new. Riddler...not my favorite, just a toned down Joker. Black Mask and Grundy would be killer.
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 2/23/2010, 5:21 PM
Never thought of Grundy for Bats movie. Interesting thought Ecks!

I am not sure how Nolan would handle the fight scenes between the two. That is his weakest area, imo. He doesn't suck at it, they are just hard to watch sometimes
seanxvito
seanxvito - 2/23/2010, 5:31 PM
Kane for Grundy!!! and you're right..not much makeup would be needed at all lol.
Batmanknight
Batmanknight - 2/23/2010, 5:33 PM
Cool idea man.

Grundy would be a hard person to put into the Nolanverse since he tries to make everything realistic, but it would be incredible to see.

Tyler Mane would be the best for it.

Ecks check out my original cast of the Justice League down in the fan fic section
NERO
NERO - 2/24/2010, 12:21 AM
I'm still rooting for Black Mask; a long shot I know, but he's still my top pick.
DDD
DDD - 2/24/2010, 2:41 AM
Solomon Grundy would be cool for Batman but I don't think
Nolan would ever do that kind of character for his kind
of Batman.

Tyler Mane for Solomon Grundy all the way!
Vafrous
Vafrous - 2/24/2010, 8:09 AM
Eastwood for Grundy....
BLADE44
BLADE44 - 2/24/2010, 1:13 PM
I'd like to see Clayface,Blackmask,and the Riddler as Batman Villians. Maybe he could get some help from another DC hero who could spin a movie off from their role in BATMAN3.
flames809
flames809 - 2/24/2010, 7:24 PM
blade- green-arrow could help him out since you could go realistic on him and those three will be good villains.
BLADE44
BLADE44 - 2/24/2010, 8:34 PM
Yea Green Arrow would be nice... Im also in the mindset that the way this BATMAN is set-up superpowered heroes or villians wont work. Clayface is a bit of a strech and he'd probally never use him.
EpicMan
EpicMan - 4/12/2010, 2:48 PM
Bane!!!! But not as a mindless brute either. But as a profeesional business man/hired MMA bad ass to take out the BATS. he could lose in the first fight but get a hold of some VENOM/Steroids and bring a bad ass climax fight. This is where Batman's back gets broken but he still beats him by using his intellect.
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