Dexter = The Riddler???

[Master Splinter]

This is just hypothetical aka someone's opinion... So don't think this guy actually has the role!

http://flicksided.com/2010/02/casting-couch-dexters-michael-c-hall-the-riddler/

http://flicksided.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Riddler-Posterupdate3.jpg

What do you think? Does he have what it takes? I never thought of putting Hall in the role but now that it has entered my mind I cannot picture anyone else...

-ms

[plastroncafe]

Recently saw him in "Gamer" and was suitably impressed with his ability to be a bad guy.

I mean, in my mind? He's always David Fisher from "Six Feet Under", so there's that.

Either way, my hopes are that who ever plays Edward Nigma will take a more "Batman TAS" approach to him, rather than Jim Carrey's version.

[Samhain]

I think it could work. I thought Heath Ledger was a horrible choice for the Joker but I was way wrong on that. I have a open mid. He could def do it.

[Master Splinter]

I mean, in my mind? He's always David Fisher...

Same here too... I wonder what David and Keith are doing these days...

-ms

[PAAATE]

Never thought about it before, but genius choice. I hope he gets it :)

[poiuytre]

He is a really good actor. I would certainly approve of this.

[The Stryker]

That picture isn't helping. Just terrible.

[Master Splinter]

That picture isn't helping. Just terrible.

Well it is obviously photochopped... It reminds me of a more sinister Alex from Clockwork Orange (which I think is what they were going for...) which actually makes me believe that M.C. Hall could probably play Alex in a remake...

-ms

[Mecha Cow]

I don't see how this guy "is" the Riddler... or why you guys are actually seriously discussing this since that article is purely a fan-written editorial.

[ToTheNines]

What's with the eye liner?

[Samhain]

I don't see how this guy "is" the Riddler... or why you guys are actually seriously discussing this since that article is purely a fan-written editorial.

Even if it wont happen, I think alot of people think he is the perfect choice. Therefor he ''is'' The Riddler.

[The Stryker]

Well it is obviously photochopped... It reminds me of a more sinister Alex from Clockwork Orange (which I think is what they were going for...) which actually makes me believe that M.C. Hall could probably play Alex in a remake...

-ms

It's photoshopped? Noooo...

It's just how large his head looks.

Also, we already had an Alex ripoff in the last batman movie.

[Master Splinter]

I don't see how this guy "is" the Riddler... or why you guys are actually seriously discussing this since that article is purely a fan-written editorial.

I'm not saying this guy IS the Riddler, just that he would make a great Riddler... Check out some of his acting abilities if you do not know who he is... Michael C. Hall has that persona that a Nolan Batman film would fit perfectly with...

There are a lot of other threads that some may wonder "why is this even a topic" but you got to remember, I'm not here for you and I'm not here spewing non-fiction, just opinion, so why you bitchin?

-ms

[Master Splinter]

What's with the eye liner?

That is suppose to reference Clockwork Orange's character Alex who in my opinion and of course the authors would make a great reference character for Riddler...

-ms

[The Stryker]

That is suppose to reference Clockwork Orange's character Alex who in my opinion and of course the authors would make a great reference character for Riddler...

-ms

What the hell does Clockwork Orange have to do with the Riddler?

Also, when I first came in this thread I was expecting this Dexter:

http://adambowker.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/dexters-laboratory-37320.jpg

I would watch that movie twelve times, then that would be it.

[Master Splinter]

What the hell does Clockwork Orange have to do with the Riddler?

Not the movie, just the character Alex (played by Malcolm McDowell)... The way he acts reminds me so much of a dark troubled Riddler... Without the riddles of course...

Also, we already had an Alex ripoff in the last batman movie.

I'm curious who you are referring too... Got me wondering if I should watch it again tonight... :D

I just have a feeling that Hall would be perfect for the role. Of course I can always be convinced otherwise... That is the beauty of opinion... It can change...

-ms

***may have answered my own question but are you referring to the whacked out cop that Harvey wanted to kill?

[The Stryker]

I'm curious who you are referring too... Got me wondering if I should watch it again tonight... :D

Uh...The Joker?

[Master Splinter]

Uh...The Joker?

Really? I don't see it... Guess it's time to re-watch... 8)

-ms

[The Stryker]

Really? I don't see it... Guess it's time to re-watch... 8)

-ms

Ledger said it himself that he based his performance more on Alex than any of the comic Jokers.....Bleh.

The Batman movies don't need to go down the same route of the Spider-man movies by having every main villain exactly the same.

[Samhain]

Uh...The Joker?

Let me guess, you didnt like Heath Ledger as the Joker? If so, why? I thought he was great. Showed his abilities as an actor. Loved the dark side of the Joker. We needed that in a Batman film.

[The Stryker]

Let me guess, you didnt like Heath Ledger as the Joker? If so, why? I thought he was great. Showed his abilities as an actor. Loved the dark side of the Joker. We needed that in a Batman film.

Please. Don't start that discussion with me. Continue with your riddler talk.

[Master Splinter]

Ledger said it himself that he based his performance more on Alex than any of the comic Jokers.....Bleh.

The Batman movies don't need to go down the same route of the Spider-man movies by having every main villain exactly the same.

I have never heard that about Ledger but I can believe it... The character Alex can influence in so many ways... Seriously who wouldn't like a little Beethoven mixed with a little ultra-violence... :P

Which villain would you like to see Batman go up against next and who would you have play the role. Just curious to see what others have in mind.

-ms

[Cure]

Even if it wont happen, I think alot of people think he is the perfect choice. Therefor he ''is'' The Riddler.

That makes no sense. Say things to yourself before typing them.

[Mecha Cow]

I'm not saying this guy IS the Riddler,
The article does, darling.

I'm not here for you and I'm not here spewing non-fiction, just opinion, so why you bitchin?
The thread title implies that this casting is somehow more than speculation, and the conversation here seems to assume the same. Given the lack of sources, it's possible some might be confused. But if you want to discuss hypotheticals, please, don't let my "bitching" spoil your fun.

[Samhain]

That makes no sense. Say things to yourself before typing them.

How? To some people, certain actors are a no brainer for certain charcters. When they look at them, they say '' he is so and so''. He would be killer. Thats what I meant. When I look at Hall, I see the Riddler.

[Cure]

How? To some people, certain actors are a no brainer for certain charcters. When they look at them, they say '' he is so and so''. He would be killer. Thats what I meant. When I look at Hall, I see the Riddler.

Imagination is not reality. Again, think things through.

[Master Splinter]

The article does, darling.

I thought you were referring to me and not the article. Sorry bout that.

The thread title implies that this casting is somehow more than speculation, and the conversation here seems to assume the same. Given the lack of sources, it's possible some might be confused. But if you want to discuss hypotheticals, please, don't let my "bitching" spoil your fun.

I only said bitchin because how it flowed onto the keyboard (fiction, opinion, bitchin, kitchen, ditchin, pissin, kissin, wishin... yeah I should probably stop there...)

Sorry if I offended you. But yes this is all pretty much hypothetical jib jab. I will edit the first post to reflect that.

-ms

[VaughnMichael]

Eh I just can't see that, but I think anything could be better than jim carrey.

[Samhain]

Imagination is not reality. Again, think things through.

Who is confused with reality? I know this is not a confirmed thing. I said he would be perfect. Nevermind.

[Master Splinter]

How? To some people, certain actors are a no brainer for certain charcters. When they look at them, they say '' he is so and so''. He would be killer. Thats what I meant. When I look at Hall, I see the Riddler.

I know what you mean but honestly there is always someone better. Right now I think Hall is perfect for the role but there are so many talented people out there someone may convince me otherwise.

-ms

[Samhain]

I know what you mean but honestly there is always someone better. Right now I think Hall is perfect for the role but there are so many talented people out there someone may convince me otherwise.

-ms

Yeah no dont get me wrong, of course there is always someone better. For every great movie I think someone else could have been 10x better in it. Known or unknown. I like Hall for the role but I am i no means implying he is the ONLY guy that can do it.

[Master Splinter]

Eh I just can't see that, but I think anything could be better than jim carrey.

I loved Jim Carrey in that movie... But that is probably because I was in 5th grade at the time... Now I think the movie is mediocre at best. Jones was awesome though...

-ms

[Samhain]

I loved Jim Carrey in that movie... But that is probably because I was in 5th grade at the time... Now I think the movie is mediocre at best. Jones was awesome though...

-ms

Really, god I hated it. Although, I wouldnt count Carrey out . I think he could pull of a great darker Riddler. Those were the writers, not carrey. Carrey def has a dark side.

[Cure]

Who is confused with reality? I know this is not a confirmed thing. I said he would be perfect. Nevermind.

No, no. You said he IS the Riddler. There's a difference.

[Master Splinter]

Really, god I hated it. Although, I wouldnt count Carrey out . I think he could pull of a great darker Riddler. Those were the writers, not carrey. Carrey def has a dark side.

I was 11 at the time so a breathtaking performance wasn't nearly as important as making me laugh. Jim Carrey was on fire at the time (Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, In Living Color). I thought the guy was hilarious, he still is, but looking back now I don't like how Joel Schumacher left a nasty mark on the Batman franchise.

-ms

[Samhain]

No, no. You said he IS the Riddler. There's a difference.

No, no. What I meant was he is the only actor I can see as of right now that could play him. So yes to me he ''is'' the Riddler. But I know he actually is not. Nor is he signed on to play him in the next movie. Thanks for clearing that up. :tthumbsu:

[Spitfire]

Hall is awesome on Dexter but he only knows how to play one character. I saw parts of "Gamer" and he was laughably bad. Problem is he's not a movie actor he's a TV guy. They will cast someone no one thinks fits and they will be perfect I'm sure. People threw a fit about Keaton as Batman, Bale as Batman, Ledger as Joker, Daniel Craig as James Bond and when everyone saw the movies they shut up.

[Archon_Turtle]

Eh I just can't see that, but I think anything could be better than jim carrey.

I like Jim Carrey's Riddler... *hides*

[ToTheNines]

So apparently everyone's clamoring for someone from Inception to take this role, Joseph Gordon-Levit certainly looks the part.

I really don't understand why there's so much Riddler-hype though... I mean, no one really likes him. Sure he's got good TAS episodes and comic issues, but no one really knows about them. The only thing people know about The Riddler is "Forever" and Frank Gorshin.

Anyways, I'm thinking Nolan is going to use some villains that haven't been in movies yet. I think Hush could be awesome, but I'm sure any character they utilize will be great.

[Spitfire]

I would love to see Black Mask in a Nolan movie. Hush could work, as a final send off he could work quite well. Since he's the ultimate anti-Batman and knows everything about him. Nolan did say he only wanted to do 3 movies. Villains need to be characters without powers or deformities. Like Cat Woman, Black Mask, Hush, Riddler, Penguin*He could sorta work but he's too goofy IMO*, or Max Zeus. There's more but they could all work in one way or another.

Riddler has potential to be a really dark character and that's why people want him to be in the movie so bad.

[Brodie]

Black Mask or no go.


WAIT.

Man-Bat.

End of story.

[Wingnut]

Black Mask or no go.


WAIT.

Man-Bat.

End of story.
OMG yes. I like where your head's at.

I absolutely hate the Riddler so I could really give two sh*ts about who plays him. Hell they could do more with a Long Halloween-esque Calendar Man than the Riddler.