Edward Norton is one of the best actors out there, for quite some time now. In a recent interview, Norton speaks a little about the Marvel situation and about the possibility of working with Christopher Nolan in another superhero film. Like maybe Batman 3?
Speaking exclusively to IGN to promote new movie Stone, Norton said that he loved playing Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk, and that he has no hard feelings regarding Marvel’s decision to go with Mark Ruffalo on Avengers.
“I think I said everything I want to say in the one thing I put out about that” he explained. “It was a great privilege to do it, and I couldn’t be more appreciative of everybody’s support and positivity towards that because I love those films too. And I hate it when they miss. I hate it when they miss on one – it seems like such a wasted opportunity. But the truth is I’m probably more naturally interested in doing something that I haven’t done. I have only good thoughts towards that though.”
Norton revealed that the situation hasn’t put him off the notion of superhero movies however, saying that if a good project came along, he’s sign up.
“Chris Nolan’s making the best ones out there by far” he explained “I’d do one with him. He’s set a new bar for sure, and I think he’s done a great, great job.”
We pushed Norton as to whether he’d be up for playing a villain in Batman 3, with the actor replying “That would be fun, I would not say no to that.”
And more specifically we asked if he’d like to play the Riddler, with the star simply smiling and saying “Your guys can put their votes in on that.”
Getting Edward Norton to play whatever character in Batman 3 would be an awesome upgrade any day. To get him to play a villain, like say, the Riddler, would be geek-tastic. Imagine Norton playing off Bale in Nolan’s Batman 3? Awesome! His got the chops, and he’s got the quite, brilliant/crazy look that fits perfectly (See Primal Fear). I vote for this.
What do you guys think? Norton in Batman 3? As the Riddler?
Stephen Chow could do it!
Norton as Robin??
NM…Ian McShane as Jim Gordon.
Flip the idea on it’s head:
Cast
Ed Norton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Kevin Spacey as Jim Gordon
JGL as Jacob Packer
Christian Bale as The Joker
in
Gotham by Gaslight
TO see Edward Norton as Hush would actually be pretty amazing, especially if this would actually allow Harley Quinn to actually be in the movie. Because then Joker isn’t as required as before, and it would still fit with the whole setup that the town is against Batman.
I’d be fine with Norton in Batman 3. But here’s the gag: if it comes to pass, how serious was Norton about that statement? Considering that there have been up to four Bat-foes in both pictures, including a mobster type. Would Norton still accept if he is a supporting role or NOT playing The Riddler? Sure, have him play Black Mask, Hush or Maxie Zeus. Let”s see what happens then.
I don’t want the Riddler at all. Use a different untapped character to play it out in Nolan’s Batman land. I’d like to see a Mr. Freeze we’ve never seen before. Not that big hulking Schwartzenegger type with the glass fishbowl and freeze ray but a more realistic version that was more psycho and uses chemicals to “freeze” his victims somehow or cause paralysis of the limbs but keeps the brain alive. Who knows? I’m just saying Nolan really needs to stretch the limits of his Batman’s reality-based world. I think that’s what sold the first Dark Knight movie and I’m getting bad vibes about this third one or the final swan song of this possible Nolan trilogy.
sure it be cool, just as long as Norton knows that he’s only a actor in the movie and not everything else.
Exactly. This sounds like a great idea, up until the inevitable “creative differences” between Norton and Nolan rear their ugly head.
Norton JGL or Dicaprio. To be honest I wouldnt know who to choose.
Oh wait I choose Johnny Depp(for every role)
Guy Pearce IMO
I think the final Batman movie should be more concerned with the character of Batman and less about what villain they’re going to feature. That was a pitfall the earlier Burton/Schumacher movies slid into.