MTV news is reporting in a recent interview with Paul Giamatti the actor states when asked about filling the shoes of TDKR Penguin casting rumor “That would be fantastic, I’d love to do that.” I think Paul would be an awesome fit. He is a talented actor coming thru with a few tough roles and is ready to line the silver screen with a star studded Hollywood blockbuster role.
Paul goes on to say “You know, I’m still stuck back in the ‘Batman’ TV show days,” confessed Giamatti. “That’s what I grew up watching, so I never followed the more current stuff. But The Penguin would be great to do.” I personally thought Bergus Meredith's crack at the Penguin was O original. Consistently whining "quack quack quack" even when upset was one of his trademarks. I would like to see what Paul could come up with recreating a modern day Penguin role but based off of the O original.
As much of an opinion as I have on the currant casting rumors be it Eddie Murphy as the Riddler (total BS), Johny Depp as the Riddler (that would be cool), Angelina Jolie and Rachel Weisz as Catwomen (umm I'm leaning towards Angelina on this one) or Phillip Seymore Hoffman as the Penguin, I cant help but reiterate that whatever Mr. Nolan deciedes to do will be just fine. Look at how he has mastered his last few films. I am confident he will remaster TDKR.
It wont be till later on in 09 or next year before we get any official casting news. Besides Phillip wasn't as enthused to play The Penguin as much as Paul is. Lets hope Paul's rumor gets a little more substance into it.