So now BATMAN 3 - or BATMAN 7 if you're counting the Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher movies - has a title: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.
I'm not crazy about the title. Why not go with THE CAPED CRUSADER? What about THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS? Yes, we had BATMAN RETURNS, but calling it this title would be acceptable. BATMAN TRIUMPHANT? REVENGE OF THE DARK KNIGHT? BATMAN: REDEMPTION? Why not even call it one of the mini-series or one-shots like THE LONG HALLOWEEN or even BATMAN: HUSH?
We also know The Riddler will not be the featured villain, which is also a disappointment considering Edward Nigma, his riddles, and even his question marked costume fits perfectly in the realism of Christopher Nolan. It's also disappointing considering Tom Hardy had just been cast in the next film.
There's also a lot of buzz on the Internet about Christopher Nolan meeting with a number of actresses regarding the film. So what role could he be casting?
The Internet is already abuzz with questions about possible villains. Since the Riddler is out, here's a few who should have their moment shining in the bat signal spotlight.
1) Catwoman - The most logical choice of all the villains/anti-heroes in Batman's rogues gallery and cast of characters. Although Catwoman has been brought to the screen with successful (Michelle Pfeiffer) and devastating (Halle Berry) results, Selina Kyle and her alter ego would fit in well with Nolan's Gotham City. Of course, the plot would have to center the love/hate relationship between Batman and Catwoman. Considering how Bruce lost his love in THE DARK KNIGHT, temptation from a new romance with a woman who is a thief and former prostitute could make an interesting tale.
Potential Casting: Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Gemma Arterton
2) Talia al Guhl - Talia al Guhl is the daughter of Ra's al Guhl, who was featured in BATMAN BEGINS. In the comics, Bruce and Talia have a relationship similar to his with Selina except there's one difference - Bruce and Talia had a son, Damian, who is currently the new Robin in the comics and partner to Dick Grayson's Batman. Having Talia in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES come to Gotham to avenge the death of her father and finish the job he started could make a good plot. Perhaps even have Catwoman and Talia be the two villains and fight over Bruce.
Potential Casting: Jessica Biel, Elisha Dusku, Patricia Velasquez, Rosalyn Sanchez
3) Dr. Hugo Strange - Dr. Hugo Strange is a psychologist who injects normal people with a growth hormone that turns them into "monsters". He also uses a fear-inducing gas to cause panic and terror. Nolan has already done this with The Scarecrow in BATMAN BEGINS. Also, there's another Dr. Strange from comic books that could cause confusion if he is called this in the next film. However, this could work if they bring back...
Potential Casting: Jason Isaacs, John Malkovich, Alan Rickman
4) The Scarecrow - Like The Joker in THE DARK KNIGHT, Jonathan Crane and his insane alter ego are still alive. While he was featured briefly in the beginning of THE DARK KNIGHT, Crane could be brought back amd teamed up with Hugo Strange as he was in the Batman comic series "Prey" and "Terror".
Casting: Cillian Murphy (don't replace him)
5) Deathstroke the Terminator - Slade Wilson is a mercenary who is more of a Robin/Nightwing villain than a Batman rogue, having been the adversary for Dick Grayson and endless incarnations of the Teen Titans. However, Deathstroke has established himself more as a universal villain in the DC villain. He is also the anti-Batman, a billionaire who uses his talents and money for profit rather than justice. Deathstroke would also fit in the realistic world Nolan has created with his Batman films.
Potential Casting: Stephen Lang, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
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