Justin Timberlake Wants To Be Riddler

Justin Timberlake Wants To Be Riddler

Pop singer and crossover actor Justin Timberlake scoffs at notions that he should play Robin. Says he'll never play superhero and then reveals he's very keen on playing a supervillain."The Riddler is my favorite villain...Gimme a call."

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By MarkJulian - Aug 29, 2013 06:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: via ComicBook.com

Justin Timberlake Riddler Batman vs Superman


Justin Timberlake may have started out as a boy band pop singer but he's gone on to have great success and has even crossed over into film. He's actually starring in movies these days, leading such films as In Time, Friends with Benefits , The Social Network and the upcoming Runner Runner (which also stars new Batman, Ben Affleck). When he was asked by local radio station Fresh 102.7 FM if he'd like to be a superhero, perhaps Robin to his Runner Runner co-star, Timberlake gave an emphatic no. "Not a chance in hell. I ain’t playin’ Robin. I have no aspiration to ever be a superhero in a movie. I just don’t.” Timberlake continued, "Now VILLAIN! I’ll tell you the villain I want to play more than anything because I grew up loving Batman, funny enough, is the Riddler. The Riddler is my favorite villain. The Riddler was like a sociopath. He was proper crazy. So if I’m gonna play crazy, I’m wanna play like proper crazy. I’’m ready. The Riddler. Gimme a call." Do you still view Timberlake as a boy band member or has he shed that stigma and become someone you'd like to see in a comic book movie?

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Jebediah
Jebediah - 8/29/2013, 6:10 AM
NO!
Tech3099
Tech3099 - 8/29/2013, 6:12 AM
I'd watch that....maaaaybe
MBZ1993
MBZ1993 - 8/29/2013, 6:12 AM
i can see him as riddler
MrReese
MrReese - 8/29/2013, 6:12 AM
nope
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 8/29/2013, 6:12 AM
......
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 8/29/2013, 6:13 AM
In his dreams!

Now every Tom, Dick and Harry wants to be in this film!
ABH1979
ABH1979 - 8/29/2013, 6:14 AM
For Riddler? Sorry, no, I'm not seeing it.
ballstothewall
ballstothewall - 8/29/2013, 6:15 AM
No way dude. NO.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 8/29/2013, 6:18 AM
Oh............................
boboface
boboface - 8/29/2013, 6:19 AM
Timberlake as Riddler and Lance Bass as Black Mask and all fans win.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 8/29/2013, 6:20 AM
There are billions of better suited actors to play this role than him. No.
MisterNiceGuy
MisterNiceGuy - 8/29/2013, 6:21 AM
JT is awesome. He is an all around likeable guy. I don't understand the hate he gets
JatevinM
JatevinM - 8/29/2013, 6:22 AM
I love how people keep acting like he cant act. I'd actually be willing to watch it and give him a chance. However I would prefer if Andrew Scott got the job because I seriously think that man would be amazing.
KungFuKoala
KungFuKoala - 8/29/2013, 6:23 AM
"not just crazy, proper crazy!"

And that is why popular culture is going down the crapper. What happened to the days when our idols and entertainers spoke with inspiration instead of ignorance and stupidity?

Plus, the man can not act to save his life.
Dinotron
Dinotron - 8/29/2013, 6:23 AM
Idris Alba would be the best riddler IMO
Element36
Element36 - 8/29/2013, 6:27 AM
This message board is HIILarious!

I could see it. A smooth criminal type whose precision is crime is matched only by his precision on the dance floor.

AND OF COURSE EVERYONE WANTS TO BE IN THIS MOVIE...

IT'S SUPERMAN AND BATMAN!!!!!!
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/29/2013, 6:29 AM
Justin Timberlake is actually a very good actor.
I'm surprised too. He was so good in Black Snake Moan, Social Network and Alpha Dog.

That being said, no, he wouldn't suit Riddler.
I'd definitely love to see him in a CBM role.
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 8/29/2013, 6:30 AM
I would watch this then watch it again and again
thewolveRAYne
thewolveRAYne - 8/29/2013, 6:31 AM
Absolutely. That guy could be the riddler. Jt is an extremely talented entertainer. Affleck is still gonna suck as Batman though.
frankjaeger
frankjaeger - 8/29/2013, 6:31 AM
Shatner said something about being in Superman/Batman?
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 8/29/2013, 6:31 AM
A voice that high should never play someone with balls.
frankjaeger
frankjaeger - 8/29/2013, 6:32 AM
Doubt they are going with a Batman villian for this movie anyways
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/29/2013, 6:33 AM
YES YES YES!!!! LETS [frick]ING DO THIS!!!!!!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 8/29/2013, 6:33 AM
I agree a decent actor but please no CBM's have him stick to semi comedies and dramas like hmmmmmm like IronMan 3.
Visualiza
Visualiza - 8/29/2013, 6:34 AM
The guy just doesn't have the acting chops. A definite no.
Orphix
Orphix - 8/29/2013, 6:34 AM
Goddammit - I wanna be in Superman vs Batman!!!

In fact JT emailed me and asked if I would go to the casting call to be the question mark at the end of his long hard cane...

...that's showbusiness!! Wish me luck guys!

patrat18
patrat18 - 8/29/2013, 6:35 AM
Why not
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/29/2013, 6:35 AM
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/29/2013, 6:35 AM
he was good in the social network,but there is better choices out there same goes for affleck batman.
AvengerZ
AvengerZ - 8/29/2013, 6:36 AM
Ya no, first batffleck now timberriddler? Ya ok.....make him play batgirl.
DJRock93
DJRock93 - 8/29/2013, 6:39 AM
Fun fact: Idris Elba and Benedict Cumberbatch can't play everyone.
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