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The Latest Joker in the Deck
Cool new Batman sequel buzz!

June 23, 2005 - In my review of Batman Begins, I suggested an actor that I thought would be ideal for the role of The Joker in the inevitable sequel: Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind, Gangster No. 1).


Now, much to my delight, Batman-on-Film suggests that Bettany may indeed be a candidate for the role of Batman's greatest enemy. "Bettany joins Lachy Hulme and Crispin Glover in the mix to play The Crown Prince of Crime. The same source who passed along Bettany's name informed us that there is 'no truth' behind Mark Hamill being up for the role. He also told us that Mr. Hamill is 'a little old' for this new take on The Joker."

In related sequel buzz, director Christopher Nolan reportedly spoke candidly with a small English publication, the Laceby News, about the next Bat-flick.

"If David's writing it, Christian's still Batman, and everyone else is returning....me not returning would be like the only student of a graduating class skipping the big day to wash the car," Nolan apparently said.

"Like Begins, one clear cut villain isn't the plan," Nolan added. And what of the Boy Wonder? "The studio wasn't interested in Robin. We weren't either. This is a young Batman, so Robin's a few films....not for a few pictures anyway. Dick Grayson's still in a crib somewhere. I seriously doubt I will even be involved when Robin's in the franchise."

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