According to reports, Eddie Murphy has been cast in the role of The Riddler in the upcoming Batman sequel, ‘Gotham’.
Other actors expected to take part in the film are Shia LaBeouf playing Robin, Christian Bale returning as Bruce Wayne, Michael Caine also returning as his assistant Alfred, and Rachel Weisz in the coveted role of Catwoman.
A source told The Sun: “[Director Christopher Nolan] wasn’t sure if he wanted to do another movie but as soon as he decided to, he got the wheels in motion. Eddie’s a fantastic addition. Everyone’s excited to see what he does as the Riddler.”
I think it would be a wise career choice on Murphy’s part. In my opinion Murphy hasn’t done sh*t in the past 20 years. Ok, except for the voice of ‘Donkey’ on Shrek. Pfft.
C’mon, in all of his films he has been in a fat suit – or has played a woman while he’s in a fat suit.
Dude used to be hysterical when he did stand-up ["Eddie, I want half, Eddie!"] and SNL ["Unce, tice, fee times a mady.."], but since Beverly Hills Cop, he’s basically just turned into an arrogant prick who hasn’t done jack sh*t worth mentioning, yet his ego has continued to inflate to colossal proportions.
Add to it the fact that he refuses to be a father to his child with Melanie Brown, it just doesn’t make him a very likeable guy.
Even though my stomach churns at the sight of him these days, I sure do miss the old Eddie.
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Eddie was fantastic in Dreamgirls, even though I hated that film. However, the Riddler is not black. This is a casting blunder if true, imo.
Give me a friggin break already! Eddie Murphy as the Riddler? No way!
The big question is why? Because he’s black? Funny? What?
Major mistake…. this will be one more movie I’ll have to avoid at all cost.
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mdr says: However, the Riddler is not black.
Nor was very much else on TV, back in those days. So, since Hollywood is full of nothing but remakes, these days, should Black actors and actresses just say “oh well”?
The “Catwomen” were both black and white… guess you wouldn’t have a problem there, huh?