Eddie Murphy to play Edward Nigma. Shia The Beef to play Robin... WHAT???

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

I disagree. Has Murphy ever done a serious role? His entire history will ruin the mood of this Batman series. Bad, bad, bad rumour.

See Ernie's reply. I never saw the film, but being nominated for an oscar makes me think it was a serious and well acted role.

[burnin_vernon]

Eddie Murphy is far more talented than he gets credit for because of his awful movie choices. It may be a gamble, but I wouldn't be surprised if he nails it.

As for Robin, pleasegodno

[Tower]

I don't even think we could come up with more bizarre casting calls than Eddie Murphy and Shia Laboef... Shoot me now.

[Got Miikka?]

I like Shia Laboof...

...in movies like Disturbia.

This sounds to ludicrous to be true. Eddie Murphy? No way - that guy has been INTENTIONALLY trying to kill his own career for years now (does anyone remember the name of the movie he was in this year, where he's small and lives inside someone's head? Didn't think so.)... I am sure he's as flustered as anyone that it hasn't worked yet.

I have an idea for a great Batman script that would nicely wrap up the trilogy and be well in keeping with the spirit of the two movies that have come out thus far. Memo to Chris Nolan and the team at WB - let me know if you want details, we'll talk. I think it could be good. Unless... you guys think the guy who ruined Indiana Jones is 'good.' In which case, go eff yourselves - as far as I am concerned, this series is already done.

[Locke]

A Black Riddler? Insanity.

I have nothing against the Robin character, but it really doesnt fit into the dark style of the series.

Oh yeah, and this is total BS, The Sun is as much of a rag over there as it is over here.

[MarchHare]

Originally Posted by Russic

According to ain't it cool news this is just a bs story formulated to generate web traffic.

Isn't that the very definition of the pot calling the kettle black?

[Rhetts_the_Best]

Has Murphy ever done a serious movie?

[rogermexico]

Originally Posted by ernie

If I recall correctly Murphy was nominated for an Oscar for Dreamgirls...yes/no?

Yes, he was. He plays a kind of James Brown / Otis Redding / Marvin Gaye amalgamation of character and he is absolutely fantastic. He lost to Alan Arkin. I love Alan Arkin, but Eddie Murphy really deserved that award.

[alltherage]

If Eddie Murphy is in this movie I will puke. I hate that with a passion for some of the crap he's put out. I feel the need to remind you with images.

[Coach]

wasnt there a rumour at some point about Cher being Catwoman? This all speculation. Nolan is taking time away from Batman

[octothorp]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

She was the Captain of my Hottie Team.

And it earned you some votes from this judge!

As for this suggestion about Eddie Murphy, I don't believe it for a second. Other than Katie Holmes, everyone who's been cast in this series is, first and foremost, an excellent dramatic actor. I don't expect them to mess with that formula now.

[Engine09]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39487


Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 7:08pm Bull BATMAN rumors that are being generated solely for the purpose of traffic!


Hey folks, Harry here... I'm being inundated with bull rumors from sites that are just attempting to pad their numbers with created and made up rumors that would cause spikes in traffic because they surround a new BATMAN film.
There is not one shred of reality in any of these rumors.

[icarus]

Even more disturbing than the casting rumours is the suggestion that there will be so many characters. Please can we just have one hero and one villain, so as not to ruin the films like the last Batman series? Two-Face was an unnecessary distraction from the compelling Joker character in the Dark Knight.

[Antithesis]

Not to side track the thread, but icarus, I'd argue the movie needed Dent/Two-Face in it, the whole film was about Dent. Now, I'd say what we need in the next movie is no un-needed villains. If they need one, then one it is, if two, then so be it.

By the way, Chris Nolan hasn't even agreed to direct the next movie. It would be huge news if he had. Until you see a thread on here saying "Chris Nolan back for next Batman movie!" then you KNOW that all casting rumors are false. Why would they cast without a director?

[Kool Keef]

Originally Posted by czure32

Originally Posted by wikipedia
Nolan explained that as long as he is directing, he is not including Robin in the franchise because Bale is still portraying a "young Batman", which meant "Robin's not for a few films".[89] In addition, Nolan considers the Penguin difficult to portray on film, explaining, "There are certain characters that are easier to mesh with the more real take on Batman we're doing. The Penguin would be tricky."

I gotta disagree with Nolan. The Penguin can work, you just can't turn him into a cartoon character.

I think the best way to tackle the Penguin is to make him a gangster - fat and waddles a bit, but ruthless like Capone. He obviously earns the nickname as a young punk growing up in the mob and through years of dedication, hard work and the occasional murder - he's the boss.

The character might not work as the main villain, but it could work within the film. Just don't turn him into Danny Devito and you'll be fine.

Oh yeah, just say "no" to Eddie Murphy.

[Sample00]

I'm still trying to grasp Shia as being the next Indiana Jones...ugh and shudder!
but as Robin, sweet mother of God, is there no sanity in this world anymore?

[Pokerface]

Originally Posted by Sample00

I'm still trying to grasp Shia as being the next Indiana Jones...ugh and shudder!
but as Robin, sweet mother of God, is there no sanity in this world anymore?

Shia is clearly sleeping with directors...

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Sample00

I'm still trying to grasp Shia as being the next Indiana Jones...ugh and shudder!
but as Robin, sweet mother of God, is there no sanity in this world anymore?

Yeah. I like Shia LeBeouf as an actor but no way he pulls off a superhero

[Boblobla]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Yeah. I like Shia LeBeouf as an actor but no way he pulls off a superhero

Robin is NOTa superhero, he is more of a superheros administrative assistant...

[Russic]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

Isn't that the very definition of the pot calling the kettle black?

I will believe AICN way before I'll believe anything in the sun.