Anthony Michael Hall to Play Riddler in The Dark Knight
According to the email, the biggest news right now in the world of
The Dark Knight, is that Anthony Michael Hall (if not reportedly heard) will be playing "a good guy named Mr. Edward Nygma." On the surface that doesn't mean a whole lot, but if you're at all familiar with the comics then you'll know that Edward Nygma is The Riddler. Could it be that Christopher Nolan is setting up a third film to feature both Two Face and The Riddler, just as Schumacher did for
Batman Forever? If this info is correct, it would certainly appear that way.
It's also heard that the private detective Jason Bard also plays a role in the sequel, and that he's introduced when a drug addict (selling the same type of chemicals that gave Scarecrow his powers in
Batman Begins) is apprehended (no word yet on who is playing Bard). Now this could go one of two ways -- either it means the Scarecrow himself will once again make an appearance, or the rumors that have suggested he is in the film are confusing the part with the drugs -- meaning Scarecrow is gone, but his chemical mix has stayed to wreak havoc on Gotham City. Interesting stuff; make with it what you will.
The Dark Knight (currently filming in Chicago) is set to be released on July 18, 2008.
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