What Role Does Tom Hardy Have In Batman 3?

What Role Does Tom Hardy Have In Batman 3?

Speculating on what he has been cast as for the forthcoming Batman 3

Editorial Opinion
By George88 - Oct 18, 2010 12:10 PM EST
Filed Under: The Dark Knight Rises

As many people know Tom Hardy has been cast a role in Batman 3. Speculation has been pointing to Killer Croc as well as the news that there will be filming in New Orleans. So which role do you want him as?

Killer Croc:
An human crocodile has been spotted in the sewers which has created fear over the man eating croc.With Miller saying he knows who the villains is and it been very unexpected etc. all fingers have been pointing at Killer Croc to be the villain and with Hardy having been signed up for the cast would Hardy be portraying Killer Croc?.Many fans have been calling for Batman to face a physical challenge but is this who they want? Could Nolan use a unique spin on the character and create a believable Killer Croc?

Killer Croc


Black Mask:
A feared Mob Leader who will pick up Gotham's broken underworld and will inject fear into the citizens of Gotham.Could Tom Hardy be the first to portray Black Mask on screen? Black Mask is certainly a fan favorite as the villain in Batman 3 but is that the character Hardy will play?

Black Mask

The Riddler:
A Corrupt Gotham Police Officer who becomes fascinated with Batman and finds out his identity. Everyone was speculating Johnny Depp, David Tennant, Joseph Gordon Levitt etc. but will Hardy be the man in the green in the next installment or will Nolan opt out of Riddler as he can seen as a watered down version of The Joker?

Riddler

Deadshot:
Or will Hardy be portraying this hit man employed by the mobs to hunt down Batman who is on the run. I know there has been huge support by some people for him as this role before he was even announced for the cast. Has he been cast as Deadshot or is this too low key for him?

Deadshot

Hush:
The man who hated Bruce Wayne and his family is back for revenge. Will Hardy be portraying the surgeon who holds a vendetta against Bruce Wayne and his family or will his origins be too complicated to explain without messing up the story?

Hush

Penguin:
The Penguin is an alter-ego for Oswald Cobberpot who is the corrupt runner of the Iceburg lounge who has criminal links.Who says Penguin has to be an small, obese, pointy nosed freak? Nolan could create his own spin on Penguin and use Hardy as the man to change the image of Penguin. But would Nolan take such a risk?

Penguin

Clayface:
An actor becomes addicted to a substance to his face which ultimately turns him into the shape shifting Clayface. Could we see Clayface embrace our screens in 2012? With CGI for Clayface and Hardy as Basil Karlo or Matt Hagen? But will this be too unrealistic for Nolan's liking?

Clayface

Bane:
The man who's strength is enhanced with venom becomes Gotham's most feared man who is not only strong but extremely clever. Could CGI be used to help Hardy appearance to make him look like Bane or have fans still got a bad taste from the actions of Batman & Robin?

Bane

The Joker:
The Joker breaks out of Arkham to once again terrorize the streets of Gotham. With Heath Ledger being dead and The Joker saying "We Were Destined To Fight Forever" does this mean Hardy has been cast as Joker or would there be too much uproar over the decision. Would Nolan take the ultimate risk and recast The Joker after Ledger's amazing performance and would the fans respect Nolan's decision?

Joker

Personally I think the rumors over Killer Croc are fake and he would most probably portray Black Mask although he could equally play Hush. I think there is an outside chance of him playing Deadshot. What do you guys think?

The villains I would personally like to see are:
1.The Riddler
2.Black Mask
3.Penguin
4.Catwoman
5.Deadshot

Please Comment!!!

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rushr
rushr - 10/18/2010, 2:01 PM
I HOPE ITS BLACK MASK..
but hopefully its not killer croc.
give joseph Gordon Levitt a role too mr. nolan!!!
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/18/2010, 2:07 PM
HUSH doesn't have to have the same ORIGIN as in the COMICS!!!
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/18/2010, 2:08 PM
He could be a doctor trapped in the HOSPITAL when JOKER blew it up, and seeks REVENGE.
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/18/2010, 2:10 PM
1.HUSH-TOM HARDY
2.BLACK MASK-LEONARDO DI CAPRIO
3.Riddler-JOSEPH-GORDON LEVITT

XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/18/2010, 2:10 PM
1.HUSH-TOM HARDY
2.BLACK MASK-LEONARDO DI CAPRIO
3.Riddler-JOSEPH-GORDON LEVITT

AshleyJWilliams
AshleyJWilliams - 10/18/2010, 2:11 PM
Black Mask, Deadshot or Hush... Im really hoping for Hush though. And as far as Clayface I would rather have Mickey Rourke play him cause he would be a perfect ugly dude that can act, either Mickey or Ron Pearlman reprising his voice role.
rushr
rushr - 10/18/2010, 2:12 PM
amen @black mask
awesome cast
StrangerX
StrangerX - 10/18/2010, 2:25 PM
I can't wait for it to just be some minor role like William Fichtner.
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 10/18/2010, 2:40 PM
Black Mask, Deadshot, or Hush.
DudeOfSteel16
DudeOfSteel16 - 10/18/2010, 5:09 PM
@XxBLACKMASKxX That would be awesome to see those guys as the villains!!!
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/18/2010, 6:14 PM
@rushr and @bigchief16
Thanks
ager
ager - 10/18/2010, 7:42 PM
Dude!!!! this is almost odentical to my post... THIEF!!!! =)
KILLADELFIA
KILLADELFIA - 10/18/2010, 9:35 PM
Why does everybody suspect it's a villain?
whoa123
whoa123 - 10/18/2010, 11:23 PM
I really hope that his Hush
DetectiveCinema
DetectiveCinema - 10/19/2010, 5:05 AM
Yeah, Hush is who I'm hoping for.

Riddler - Gordon-Levitt/Guy Pearce - Main Villian

Hush - Hardy - Working for Riddler maybe?

I'll bring out my cast soon.
TesDaGreat
TesDaGreat - 10/19/2010, 9:36 AM
unholi
unholi - 10/19/2010, 1:08 PM
I'm not to familiar with Hardy's work outside of that role he played on on of the STNG movies. Given the list of characters offered, I would say Hardy is best suited for Riddler. Riddler is a time tested villian/anti-hero, surviving over the generations by his superior intellect and desire to solve the ultimate riddle in Gotham City. He's also a camera friendly character, that can be introduced with little back story, and take the film into mind twisting turns with a surprise ending all for the sake to amusing himself.
As for other character:
HUSH; size wise, Hardy's of similar size and weight to Christian Bale, and could play the part of his equal. But I do not think they're going to introduce a character not too many older fans are familiar with. A good portion of the movie would have to be dedicated to explain Hush's back story, and why he has such animosity towards Bruce Wayne.
KILER CROC would be a joke to Nolan's "realistic" feel to the film; same goes for Bane.
DEADSHOT is a joke of character, only popping up a handful of times over the years. He could be introduced to the trilogy since Dark Knight ended with Batman being hunted at the end of the film, but as a side character at most.
Now I can see Dr. Arkham, a.k.a Black Mask, being introduced in this upcoming film. Arkham Asylum is in shambles and Dr. Arkham could have been pushed into brink and become the Black Mask to create order out of the chaos that exist.
Let's not forget MAD HATTER, another Arkham favorite, easy character to portray in a realistic setting.
And dare I say The Ventriloquist, the new Ventriloquist (Sugar) of course, tall, blonde, and lethally unstable.

Well, that's my two cents.
Back to work.
Spiegelmann
Spiegelmann - 10/19/2010, 1:09 PM
I'm hoping Tom Hardy plays Hush, though I don't want Hush to be a villain. Either Riddler or Black Mask for Main villain, and Hush as an anti-hero.
fattieacid
fattieacid - 10/19/2010, 2:59 PM
Seriously i would loove it if Hardy was playing Detective Harvey Bullock....that would be goood
rangers31
rangers31 - 10/19/2010, 7:47 PM
I have heard inside information that Daniel Day Lewis is going to play the riddler.It's basically a done deal.
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/19/2010, 8:56 PM
@dellamorte1872
You obviously have not read the HUSH storyline(niether informed HUSH is NOLANS favorite villian)
HUSH is the most BAD-BUT villian ever. READ THE BATMAN/HUSH STORYLINE!!!!!
TheMightyTroy
TheMightyTroy - 10/20/2010, 4:50 AM
im guessing black mask. possibly deadshot. it wouldnt be anyone killer croc or clayface. Nolan's batman universe is realistic for any villains like that. look at Batman begins and the Dark Knight, theyre pretty much both Mob dominated. so thats why im guessing Tom Hardy will plat either Black Mask or Deadshot. and someone else cast as the Riddler. thats just my opinion anyway.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/20/2010, 3:15 PM


; )
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/20/2010, 3:53 PM
@Anil Rickly
HUSH is better than most villians. What has villians like JOKER, SCARECROW, TWO-FACE,ECT. EVER DONE ALONE.
When you find an example please tell me.
THE MAJORITY OF THE MOVIE COMMUNITY WANTS HUSH, AND BLACK MASK, and not to forget RIDDLER.
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/20/2010, 3:53 PM
Not saying BANE is bad I like BANE.
Joker11
Joker11 - 10/20/2010, 7:09 PM
killer croc or deadshot or clayface.
Mrflibbleisverycross
Mrflibbleisverycross - 10/20/2010, 8:57 PM
I do not think Tom Hardy should play Killer Croc, if Killer Croc is in Batman 3, i think he should be played by Goldie.
Organa1978
Organa1978 - 10/21/2010, 7:02 AM
Black Mask, Deadshot, or Hush. [2]
ChrisW
ChrisW - 10/21/2010, 1:22 PM
My Batman 3 idea:

Commissioner Gordan is being overwhelmed by the prospect of protecting Batman. While Gordan pursues Batman for the good of Gothum City he must also cover tracks for him. During this time, the mob is now run by Mario Falcone, who is having a hard time organizing his gangs on the streets. This seeming loss of power is hard pressed to his men. Mob members everywhere are now joining the Black Mask's new mob family and Falcone is murdered. The police however are continuing their pursuit of Batman. During this time Lt. Harvey Bullock is making Gordan's cover ups that much harder for him and is always on the trail of Batman. While Gordan is struggling with his duties to help his friend, he continues to worry for his family at home. The new District Attorney Janice Porter presses Gordan to find someone who can find out who Batman really is. Edward Nigma is chosen from a list of candidates searching for work. Nigma is a highly intelligent man who has recently been fired from Bruce Wayne Enterprises. Nigma is then deputized as a citizen from a list of candidates to crack the Batman case. Nigma who has been distraught by his recent firing has been a creative inventor and good with Riddles his entire life. Once Nigma uncovers that Batman is really Bruce Wayne he emotionally loses control of himself. Batman is Bruce Wayne and this secret Nigma's and is only his to tell. Nigma becomes compulsively obsessed with the ultimate riddle of Batman.
ChrisW
ChrisW - 10/21/2010, 1:25 PM
Gordan who all along had been suspicious now fears that Nigma knows too much. Gordan then meets with Batman only to explain that Harvey has escaped Arkham Asylum and is not taking any medication. Batman seeks out Harvey in an attempt to bring him back into custody. Bruce Wayne meets with an eccentric doctor, Harleen Quinzel, and some clues to where he might be are uncovered. From there Batman tracks Harvey into the sewers of Gothum City. Once there Batman is confronted by Killer Croc, a deformed killer. Batman is able to hold his breath during the confrontation and Killer Croc passes out. Batman then turns Killer Croc over to the authorities. Batman goes home and discovers his batcave has been completed. And after some time Harvey is found by Commissioner Gordan. Harvey's face which had been repaired by surgeons has been scarred again and news breaks on the story on the deformed Harvey Dent being alive as he is caught on camera shouting in a loud voice.
ChrisW
ChrisW - 10/21/2010, 1:27 PM
Nigma is now making plans to bring down Bruce Wayne and Lt. Harvey Bullock is too close to finding out Batman's identity. Nigma knowing Bullock is a threat to Batman's secret identity uses an assortment of riddles to confuse Bullock. Bullock is trapped in a warehouse and has to solve a riddle. A bomb will explodes and kills him. Gordon then finds the remains and a riddle attached. District Attorney Janice Porter seeing Dent on T.V. then brings Gordan in for questioning. Gordan tells her what little he knows and that Harvey is calling himself Two-Face again. Now that the secret death of Dent is out Gordan meets with Batman and gives him the riddle he found on Bullock's body. Once Batman solves the riddle he discovers that someone knows he's Bruce Wayne.
ChrisW
ChrisW - 10/21/2010, 1:27 PM
Batman then begins a series of investigations that lead him to the Black Mask. The Black Mask is physically strong but sends Bain to beat Batman senseless. Batman escapes and then returns home to heal from his wounds. In the aftermath of Batman's beating the Black Mask feels indestructible and crime begins to go up. Batman tells Alfred that he may not be able to do this alone and in the course of these events crime finds it's way to the Gothum City Circus. Batman watches as young Dick Grayson's family tries to save a man as he being shot at. During the event Dick Grayson is orphaned. Batman is reminded by the loss of his own parents and decides to bring the young boy home where he can be taken care of. Weeks later Batman now fully recovered from his confrontation with Bain is again called by on by Gordon. Several banks in Gothum city have been robbed by a man in a top hat calling himself the Riddler. THIS IS WHAT I COULD COME UP WITH I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO END IT, BUT THERE'S SOME IDEAS TO THROW AROUND.
XxBLACKMASKxX
XxBLACKMASKxX - 10/21/2010, 5:47 PM
My BATMAN 3 idea:
Black Mask rises as the new crime lord in gotham. However the police continue to track Batman. A man named Thomas Elliot seeks revenge over Batman after he was trapped in a hospital when joker blew it up(his wife died).
Hush is hired by Black Mask as an assassin to kill Batman. Meanwhile, a detective name Edward Nygma is hired as the lead detective over the Batman case. He becomes so obsessed with Batman he commits murders and leaves riddles to see if Batman will crack.
With Bruce on edge he hires Dr.Hugo Strange(cameo) a secret freind of the Riddler. Hugo finds out Bruce is Batman and gives the info to the Riddler.
With the info Riddler gives the info to Black Mask. Hush goes to Wayne manor kills Alfres but Bruce escapes. With Bruce thought dead Black Mask takes action and takes over Gotham. Meanwhile, Batman returns and confronts the crime.
Hush realeses inmates from Arkham. Bane(cameo) confronts Batman and breakes his back, but the police arrive and shoot the inmates down, but Bane and Hush escape. Batman is pulled away by a teenager named Dick Grayson. Bruce leads him to the batcave and is saved.
Dick is a street fighter so bruce gives him things to fight crime while he is gone. Dick doesn't handle well, but he holds off long enough. After a year Batman returns, but he has to take back Gotham.
Batman takes back Gotham piece by piece. Bruce finds the info that arests the Riddler and Hugo, so two less villians to deal with. Black Mask holds the mayor hostage, but he is killed by the swat. Hush escapes with Bane were they have a plane to take over the police dept. Hush and Bane with their crew enter the police, dept. In this strike they eliminate many officers. Bane and Hush escape on seperate paths, and Batman goes for Batman. Batman confronts Bane again and stops him.
Hush goes to Gordon's house, where he paralyzes Oracle. Batman talks him out and Hush is arrested. In the end Batman is cleared of all charges, and all the villians are put in Arkham. Dick is turned into a modernized Robin with an epic suit.
THE END
My Cast:
Black Mask-leonardo di caprio
Hush-Tom Hardy
Riddler- Joseph-gordon levitt
Bane-Russle Crowe
Hugo Strange-Robin Williams(I guess)
Dick Grayson-???????
BFGLOOM
BFGLOOM - 10/21/2010, 7:04 PM
Hardy as Black Mask would fit great. Go the Red Hood animated route for mask and you're good. Add deadshot or Bane as muscle to go after bats. Catwoman as the new female interest.
FromSpace
FromSpace - 10/21/2010, 9:49 PM
Maybe he's playing Jean Paul Valley. It would be pretty interesting to see Nolan's take on Azreal.
ohsoserious
ohsoserious - 10/22/2010, 12:20 AM
@blackmask your story has way to much going on and doesn't make any sense. It was Ok up until you started killing off Alfred and bane breaking Batman. Oh and I'm pretty sure oracle is what 14 in this and isn't oracle at all.

Its not gonna have killer croc the whole filming in New Orleans is only because of the tax breaks not to setup killer croc. The villain will most likely be either hush, riddler, or black mask and maybe a bit part by fire fly or dead shot .
ohsoserious
ohsoserious - 10/22/2010, 7:31 AM
@theman. You as well have way to much going on its to hard to keep upon with your bringing in to many characters and you don't explain what happened during the Batman killer croc fight just that Batman held his breath and croc passed out. And dent is dead he's not coming back and you're story didn't explain him being alive it just jumped to him breaking out of arkham with no mention of him being alive prior to that . Oh and Christian bale has said that he himself doesn't want a Robin in these movies and I'm pretty sure they're gonna stick to that plan and besides that's one more origin you have to add to the movie on top of at least 2 villains . So sorry but your Batman 3 doesn't work either.
ChrisW
ChrisW - 10/22/2010, 8:20 AM
YsoSerious - so serious haha.

What happens in the Killer Croc battle hmm. Ok, he tries to stab Batman's eyes out and he throws him all around the room and it's a mad man deformed serial killer! And Batman is not expecting it because he was looking for Harvey and this is a complete shock to him. Details are hard to come by here. I don't know everything but I picture Batman being shocked and instinctual.
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