Ed Norton Denies That He'll Play The Riddler In Batman 3!

Ed Norton Denies That He'll Play The Riddler In Batman 3!

The Incredible Hulk actor has dismissed speculation that he will play the villain in the next Batman film despite showing interest in the role recently...

By JoshWilding - Oct 11, 2010 05:10 PM EST
Filed Under: The Dark Knight Rises
Source: Toronto Sun

After recently admitting that he'd like to work with director Christopher Nolan and suggesting that the Riddler would be an ideal character for him to play, rumours have been circulating regarding his possible involvement in the third movie.



However, the actor who played Bruce Banner in Marvel Studios' The Incredible Hulk, has seemingly denied that he is attached to play The Riddler insisting studio bosses have not approached him about the villainous role.

"Don't read IMDB."

"I hear about things I'm going to be doing all the time from people and I wish my life was half as interesting as the things I hear."


What do you think about this? Are you disappointed that Norton isnt in the running for a role in the third installment of Chris Nolan's Batman movies? Which other comic book characters could he play? Be sure to share your thoughts in the usual place!

UPDATE: Here's the video...





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longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 10/11/2010, 5:21 PM
Ed Norton is an amazing actor, but hearing this doesnt hurt my feelings.
WorldsGreatestdetective
WorldsGreatestdetective - 10/11/2010, 5:21 PM
It doesn't bother me he isn't, But he is one of the few I think could pull of Nolan's Riddler (if there is a Riddler in Batman 3). Its always funny when actors clear rumors
UnfriendlySpidey
UnfriendlySpidey - 10/11/2010, 5:21 PM
Haha Norton's a smart man... IMBD is baaad, m'kay? its really baaad haha
CaptainQuirk
CaptainQuirk - 10/11/2010, 5:21 PM
Batman 3 main villain:

Tom Hardy - Black Mask
Radsavage1
Radsavage1 - 10/11/2010, 5:24 PM
Nothing for nothing I can see him playing Reed Richards
LucasMend
LucasMend - 10/11/2010, 5:38 PM
lol, After an actor shows interest on something, some people goes and start speculating.
btw Amazing actor.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 10/11/2010, 5:43 PM
"I wish my life was half as interesting as the things I hear."

if you were a cool guy, it would be.
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 10/11/2010, 6:00 PM
@astroboy I dunno why you are watching The View but whatever. I think he would be a great Riddler but I would definitely love to see Hardy play Black Mask. He is a great actor.
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 10/11/2010, 6:02 PM
The only good thing about IMDB is that they have quotes and cast-lists from previously release films.
marvel72
marvel72 - 10/11/2010, 6:08 PM
he would of made a good riddler.
TheStranger
TheStranger - 10/11/2010, 6:10 PM
"I wish my life was half as interesting as the things I hear."

lol he cracks me up
Sanderman
Sanderman - 10/11/2010, 6:33 PM
@captainquirck i agree 100%! tom hardy would be an awesome black mask
CaptainQuirk
CaptainQuirk - 10/11/2010, 6:46 PM
Here's some other possible castings:

Hilary Swank - Janice Porter

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Dick Grayson (without the 'Robin' persona)
deathoncredit
deathoncredit - 10/11/2010, 7:33 PM
So, you know how it's generally agreed that when he said that he would be interested in playing a character in Batman 3, it was way too early to start saying that he would definitely play the Riddler?

Same goes for this. He said that he has not met with the studio about the role...that doesn't mean that he's definitely not going to play it. At this point, it could go either way (although it probably won't happen).
BatmanNewscom
BatmanNewscom - 10/11/2010, 8:55 PM
www.Batman-News.com has the video of Norton denying the rumors on The View:
http://batman-news.com/2010/10/09/edward-norton-dismisses-the-riddler-rumors/
Vital
Vital - 10/11/2010, 9:06 PM
davidbatmanfan
davidbatmanfan - 10/11/2010, 9:47 PM
Jude Law for Riddler and Kevin Grevioux for Killer Croc.Oh yeah!!!
JackJNapier
JackJNapier - 10/11/2010, 10:25 PM
Captain Quirk-

The picture you have is of Jason Todd and not of Dick Grayson.
dhadenner
dhadenner - 10/12/2010, 12:01 AM
oh my goodness; I have now read four great ideas on this page alone - I love the idea of JGL as The Riddler, although I would actually kind of prefer someone older. Johnny Depp would be magic; age doesn't matter - it's not like he looks 47. and Anthony Michael Hall would be absolutely wonderful! I can just imagine.
finally; animatedpunk; wow is that a great idea! Hoffman as Penguin would be like watching daVinci paint...
Burn Xtreme
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/12/2010, 12:27 AM
GOOD = DEPP = RIDDLER = MASTERPIECE! : P

Seriously tho, we need BLACK MASK hiring DEADSHOT to HUNT down the on the run BATS!



NORTON needs to get back in THE AVENGERS B4 they start filming! ; D
CaptainQuirk
CaptainQuirk - 10/12/2010, 4:28 AM
@JackJNapier

I know but I couldn't find a picture of Dick Grayson online that wasn't as Robin. You get the general idea!
f4rrel
f4rrel - 10/12/2010, 5:43 AM
I hope that Edward is not being even considered for the role -if the Riddler is certainly the main villian. Don't get me wrong. Edward is one of the finest actors of our generation, but I think he just does not have the free spirit needed for the villian of this serie.
odie00
odie00 - 10/12/2010, 1:38 PM
dude no way i want that punk joseph gordon levitt as dick grayson you're high off your ass man. no way in a million years. maybe he can be jason todd as robin back when he got killed by joker cause hes a whinny little b****. that aside i enjoy some movies he is in just please he needs to stay away from anything comic book related
Bud
Bud - 10/12/2010, 2:30 PM
My favorite rumor about the title of the next movie is "GOTHAM CITY"...

As for villains, I really don't care for the Riddler... But if he's going to be in it, have Hush as the secondary villain to go along with the "hush" storyline...

Throw in Black Mask as a cameo villain!
AshleyJWilliams
AshleyJWilliams - 10/12/2010, 2:38 PM
I still can only see him doing a Mr. Freeze. The way he looked in Batman The Animated Series.

Can anyone else see it?
flames809
flames809 - 10/12/2010, 4:27 PM
a black actor should be the riddler im tired of just seeing wwhite actors for villains roles.
HarrisonBergeron
HarrisonBergeron - 10/12/2010, 6:30 PM
I think Jim Parsons could make a good Riddler, he seems like he would be able to blend serious and wacky/quirky in a way that would work well in the Nolanverse.

Just say no to reverse racism.
SoItGoes
SoItGoes - 10/12/2010, 7:46 PM
he should play Riddler though
JoshCharmley
JoshCharmley - 10/12/2010, 11:15 PM
Too Bad it isn't true. I Would Love to see Norton in That Role. Of course, Norton IS one of my All Time Faveorite Actors.
pheme
pheme - 10/14/2010, 8:58 PM
David Tennant should play the riddler. There's no arguing there.

wonderme
wonderme - 10/18/2010, 11:28 AM
I think he would make a good Riddler.
ThaJackaL
ThaJackaL - 10/19/2010, 8:41 AM
Edward Norton + Edward Nigma = The Riddler!

Works for me...
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