The cast seems to be pretty much set for the next installment of the Batman franchise “The Dark Knight”, but that won’t stop the casting rumor mills from churning out all the latest whispers. This latest one that is out has me more than a little curious actually. The good folks over at Moviehole give us this:
Also being tipped for a role in the movie is “Sopranos” legend, James Gandolfini. No doubt he’d be playing a… gangster. Right?
I think everyone would agree that the tone of the new Batman franchise is one that James Gandolfini would fit into perfectly. A bit of a typecast no doubt, that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t work. The guys is a strong actor to boot, and that’s never a bad thing. However…
All the major roles seem to be filled, and can any of us really see Gandolfini taking a glorified cameo role in the film at this point? I don’t think so. The “bad guy” roster is already pretty full, so I’m not sure where he would fit in or that this rumor is true. Still, I guess bad guys in Batman movies are like an Italian family… there’s always room for one more.
I agree, he will most likely be Harvey, but it seems such a waste because the Penguin idea is fucking brillent.
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Judge? Could be.
OMG great!!! every single piece of info from TDK that appears keeps the hype growing exponentially :) the cast with or without gandolfini will rock anyway: Bale, Caine, Freeman, Ledger, Eckhart, Oldman, Gyllenhaal… and the list goes on.
He won’t be penguin, Nolan said this villian will not be included in the first films so my bets are on Harvey Bullock ;)
My money’s on Harvey Bullock – anyone remember him? I wasn’t too into the comics, but I remember the Harvey Bullock character from the animated series being a great foil to Batman within the Gotham PD. From what I remember of the cartoon, Gandolfini would be a natural cast.
Agreed. Seems a bit typecast as you say but would certainly fit into the new Batman world.
Wich you obviously know…..right?
Yep, Alfie. Aaron Eckhart is playing Harvey Dent.
has two face definitely been cast???
While Gandalfini might make a good Penguin, The Penguin isn’t in the film.
My bet: he plays a JUDGE.
Kevin your post of him as Penquin is a great idea I think.
just a test… i can’t seem to comment on the sherlock holmes post :(
Another Jason after Jason post, I love it. I agree that Gandolfini would make a great Penguin. It could be a small role that teases more of a lead in the third film. And if they can somehow work Jamie Lynn Sigler in there in a sex scene, all will be right with the world. Just not with Gandolfini, of course. That would be sick!
Could it be a small role that only sets up whatever character he is playing, which will be expanded in the next movie?
did they say something a while ago that the Penguin would be more of a gangster/arms dealer than a freak of nature moving forward?
If so he would work in that capacity
Yes! This would be freaking amazing!
He’s great, but totally typecast.