Quote Originally Posted by Pete View Post
Well, to be honest, they're sticking with more plausible characters, who won't be supernatural as Mr. Freeze was. Plus, after the last Mr. Freeze showing, I think it'd be better to forget that all together.

From what I've read, Aaron Eckhart is signed on to do two movies, meaning that he will be featured in the next Batman film. The truth is, he didn't die at the end, but was just knocked out. Throughout the comics, Batman doesn't kill people by his own hand, and Nolan wants to keep the movies in the spirit of the comics as much as he possibly can. The good Dr. Stantz covers this, as does the recurring theme of the movie, "You either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain."

From what I've been reading though, a few names have been tossed around, even going so far as to have Halle Berry reprise her role as Catwoman. I've also heard about the Riddler, but he was kind of a laughingstock in the last movie he was in. It could be done, but I don't see him being a dark character. Now, the Penguin would be an incredible character to add. He could be an arms dealer for the mob and fueling a gang army against batman. Could be sick, but I couldn't see anyone else but DeVito playing it.

I don't care what people say though, the Joker just can't be redone in the next movie. We'd need a good 20 years before it's attempted again, like with Nicholson.
Another name being tossed around the interwebz for Catwoman was Cher, but she denied involvement to Perez Hilton. I'd hate to see Halle Berry reprise her role as Catwoman, personally.

Speaking of female roles, on other forums, I've heard members suggest that one of the villains be Talia al Ghul - the daughter of Ra's al Ghul, one of the villains in Batman Begins. Their ideas were to have her seeking revenge for her father, and of course, be a love interest of Batman's (as she is in the comics).

If the Riddler were to be redone as a dark character, I think someone like Johnny Depp, who really becomes whatever role he plays (much like Ledger as the Joker - part of the reason it shouldn't ever be redone), would be a good choice. It's quite the shame to hear that the Penguin won't be in it though.