Published 20:54 IST, October 18th 2019
Robert Pattinson's Batman gets a villain, Riddler cast after Catwoman
Matt Reeves' upcoming directorial venture 'The Batman' has found his villain Riddler! American actor Paul Dano has joined the cast of the film as Riddler
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Matt Reeves' upcoming directorial venture Batman has found its villain 'Riddler' in American actor Paul Da who has joined cast of film as caped cruser's arch-enemy. Emmy-minated actor's new role was recently anunced by Warner Brors.
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About Da's role
Da's character Edward Nashton is a man who in comics goes by Edward Nygma alias Riddler. character has been showcased as a former employee at Wayne Enterprises who venerates Bruce Wayne prior to opting an evil path.
character was first created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, Riddler is a supervillain who challenges Batman by leaving clues and riddles for world's greatest detective to solve in order to catch him. Since villain debuted in 1948's Detective Comics . 140, character has become one of most famous Bat-villains appearing in movies and cartoons including some years as a good guy.
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In first season of classic Batman series, Frank Gorshin h essayed role of villain before John Astin took over role. Da will join Zoe Kravitz who shall play Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon of Gotham City P.D and Rober Pattinson as cape cruser Batman alias Bruce Wayne.
Paul Da was recently minated for an Emmy for essaying role of series Escape at Dannemora and 2018 film Wildlife. His or films include Love and Mercy, Prisoners, 12 Years a Slave, re Will Be Blood, Little Miss Sunshine, Youth and Okja, among ors.
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Earlier, actor Jonah Hill was in talks to play eir Riddler or Penguin, but deal did t go ahe.
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When will Batman release?
According to reports, filming is scheduled to begin this year later or in early next year. movie is said to have a balanced take on Batman and will showcase many villains. Ben Affleck was last actor to play Batman on big screen in 2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017 Justice League. first move in trilogy series is scheduled to release on June 25, 2021.
(With ANI inputs)
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17:59 IST, October 18th 2019