We need a break from Redskin complain: Eddie Murphy is reported to be the New Riddler

[coopluvstheskins]

FUNNYMAN EDDIE MURPHY will play The Riddler in the next Batman movie, The Sun can reveal.

The Beverly Hills Cop star, 47, has been signed up by British director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN to reprise the role played by JIM CARREY in 1995’s Batman Forever.

Comic strip ... Eddie Murphy as he might

look in Riddler get-up

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Gotham villain ... Eddie Murphy

The surprise move follows speculation linking Pirates of the Caribbean star JOHNNY DEPP to the part.

The film, set for a 2010 release, is being developed under the working title Gotham.

Execs have also signed up rising Transformers star SHIA LABEOUF, 22, to play Robin.

CHRISTIAN BALE will return as Bruce Wayne, while MICHAEL CAINE will again play Bruce’s assistant Alfred.

Meanwhile, Brit RACHEL WEISZ is said to be up for the Catwoman role.

Insiders also revealed to The Sun the flick will end on a cliffhanger over whether Batman survives a blast at Wayne Towers.

Nolan had been tight-lipped about the future of the Batman films after being rocked by the January death of HEATH LEDGER — tipped to receive a posthumous Oscar for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight.

A film insider said: “Chris 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 don't know about you all but EDDIE MURPHY AS THE RIDDLER. I don't know about this. What do you all think?

[spjunkies]

There is a reason we have the tailgate section.

[Burgold]

Riddle me this...

Where do Redskins fans go for crack on a stick and off topic banter.

On topic= I don't like the choice of Murphy. Nolan's Batmans aren't funny or campy.

[RaleighSkinsMann]

I think Eddie is gonna play the hell outta that part.......

[dcnativenerd]

Stand by for topic move...

And yes, I REALLY hope he does a good job in that role. These films are amazing.

[Warpath1041]

:munchout:

[Skeletor The Invincible]

In before move:

This rumor is rumored to be false, by the way.

Here's a link.

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/the_awful_truth/b73997_eddie_murphy_not_riddler_in_batman_3.html

[fifthorkid88]

Please close this thread, or move it

[Hooper]

Totally not true.

[More Complete]

I heard it was going to be Johnny Depp.

[squatch66]

link or bs.

and this needs to go in the tailgate.

[sly]

People will believe anything, eh?

[Toe Jam]

If true, this is going to be gah-bage.

And I don't believe it for a second. Nolan isn't an idiot.

[Spaceman Spiff]

First complaint: People need to really check before posting stuff that should belong in the Tailgate in the Stadium. That way, the Tailgate can continue to remain free of the riff-raff thats in the Stadium and continue to fly under the ES radar.

Second complaint: Eddie Murphy, wtf??? I don't believe it either. Wasn't there a rumor about Cher as Catwoman? yeah, right.

[BigMike619]

didnt the MODs just say they didnt want "in before the move" or people dogpiling on a guy who puts a thread in the wrong place?

Personally though, I dont like Murphy as the Riddler. He lost his edge a LONG time ago.

I think krabber would make a much better riddler.

[Spaceman Spiff]

1984 Eddie Murphy would have been a good selection.

[DaveMason]

I trust a good director with bad actors more than I trust good actors with a bad director. I wouldn't complain about Murphy being in the movie as long as Nolan is still directing.

...still, this seems pretty clearly fake to me. Come on. And Shia Lebouf as Robin? Just absurd.

[Vicious]

If Shia Lebouf is robin I wouldn't even watch the movie. Actually.. a robin in this.. I mean come on, that'd blow. Don't regress, just get darker imo

[BigMike619]

well, doesnt Robin end up killing Batman?

[SnyderShrugged]

well, doesnt Robin end up killing Batman?

really?

[BigMike619]

really?

Im not 100% on that...thats why I asked. but I could be wrong.

I know he is going to die soon though..at least that was the last DC rumor I heard.

[SnyderShrugged]

Im not 100% on that...thats why I asked. but I could be wrong.

I know he is going to die soon though..at least that was the last DC rumor I heard.

I've never kept up with the comics, but always enjoyed what I did read. That would be a cool twist to the story (for me at least)

[Hubbs]

If Shia Lebouf rears his (extremely) ugly head in this series, I'll puke.

[TK]

Execs have also signed up rising Transformers star SHIA LABEOUF, 22, to play Robin.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Nolan is already on record as saying he would never have Robin. This is 100% bull****.

[PokerPacker]

I like what's been done with the batman restart so far, I'll give them benefit of the doubt on this one.