Robert Downey Jr. = Next Joker?

2008-08-18 15:31:51

#1

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

I absolutely loved The Dark Knight, and while I readily admit that you really can't top Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, if the series needs Joker to return, would Robert Downey, Jr. be the man to fill his shoes?

I mention Downey because he's shown already that he can play crazy (and even has some craziness in his real life). He's also shown that he can be funny in both a twisted way (like in Tropic Thunder) and also in a cool way (like in Iron Man).

What do you guys think?

2008-08-18 15:37:57

#2

SgtHeihn: Should have ducked; +394|6769|Ham Lake, MN (Fucking Cold)

I think Ed Norton or Ryan Reynolds would be a better fit.

2008-08-18 15:39:12

#3

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

Norton would be interesting, but I don't know if he could pull off the crazy part. I mean, Ed's played crazy in a subtle way, but I've never seen him play crazy in the chaotic way that Heath did.

2008-08-18 15:43:05

#4

SgtHeihn: Should have ducked; +394|6769|Ham Lake, MN (Fucking Cold)

Or the guy from The Jacket and Pianist, Adrien Brody. He is a very verstail actor. He has done the serious and the psychotic.

2008-08-18 15:54:46

#5

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

Somebody actually did a cool picture of him with the Joker facepaint. I could see Adrian Brody as him.

2008-08-18 16:03:15

#6

=NHB=Shadow: hi; +322|6648|California

I can't see Robert Downey Jr. as the Joker.
Why?
He's already playing Iron Man thats going to be his superhero role.
Seeing him as a villian just doesn't cut it out for me.

2008-08-18 16:05:46

#7

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

There's always Johnny Depp... I'm trying to think of other possibilities... hmmm

2008-08-18 16:12:58

#8

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

I didn't know this until I just looked it up, but apparently having Downey as Joker isn't likely. He said he watched the Dark Knight and didn't "get it." He also said "Fuck DC Comics."

I get the feeling he might change his tune if offered the role though. Ironically, I really can see him enjoying the part if he just opens his mind a little.

2008-08-18 16:19:36

#9

jord: Member; +2,382|6960|The North, beyond the wall.

Robert Carlyle does good crazy.

2008-08-18 16:26:11

#10

SgtHeihn: Should have ducked; +394|6769|Ham Lake, MN (Fucking Cold)

jord wrote:
Robert Carlyle does good crazy.

Hmm, that's another good one.

How about William Defoe?

2008-08-18 16:37:12

#11

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

Oh wow... Willem Dafoe would be nuts... I'm not very familiar with Carlyle.

2008-08-18 16:49:47

#12

jord: Member; +2,382|6960|The North, beyond the wall.

You might have seen him in 28 Weeks later or The Beech.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Carlyle

2008-08-18 17:07:45

#13

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6819|Long Island, New York

He played Iron Man. It's not happening. There's just no way.

I don't think anyone can top Heath, but someone's going to have to take his role. Otherwise, Nolan's going to have a tough time making a third movie.

2008-08-18 17:55:22

#14

sportsman11-2cool4u: We can be those mistakes!; +98|6609|USA Biznatch!

I don't see a 3rd movie coming I mean where they left it off at is pretty much done. Like in Batman..Forget what's the rest but the old one with jack nicholson I thought it was done there, after he falls off the building and the teeth are laughing haha.
Spoiler (highlight to read):
Like the new joker looked really good all "messed up" it gave him the look that he got pony rides from his dad at a young age. But in the end where are you going to go with it really? Batman was now a wanted man, joker was hanging upside down etc. But is this right or am I wrong..Batman sacrificed being wanted after harvey about to kill the people, to keep his "good image" and look like he killed him?
But, I really don't see a new batman anytime soon =/.

2008-08-18 18:45:37

#15

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6883|132 and Bush

Turquoise wrote:
Norton would be interesting, but I don't know if he could pull off the crazy part. I mean, Ed's played crazy in a subtle way, but I've never seen him play crazy in the chaotic way that Heath did.

Didn't he construct a chaotic operation in Fight Club (Project Mayhem)? .. ok maybe that was more "Tyler".

Did you ever see Primal Fear? Easily one of the greatest movies ever made . He'd be perfect for a sinister role bordering on the edge of insanity.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-08-18 18:48:08

#16

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6804|...

I think norton is too small

2008-08-18 18:54:21

#17

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6883|132 and Bush

jsnipy wrote:
I think norton is too small

How long have you been dating?

Actually they are almost identical (Ledger and Norton). 6'1

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-08-18 18:56:32

#18

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6804|...

Kmarion wrote:
jsnipy wrote:
I think norton is too small
How long have you been dating?

Actually they are almost identical (Ledger and Norton). 6'1

lol. I mean build. Norton is cut and small framed. Ledger had broader shoulders for getting his way with other cowpoke.

edit: maybe show nude pics to make an accurate compare.

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2008-08-18 18:58:45

#19

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6883|132 and Bush

It's hollywood man.. ez fixes .

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-08-18 19:00:04

#20

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6804|...

Kmarion wrote:
It's hollywood man.. ez fixes .

true ... ledger was probably all coat

2008-08-18 19:02:50

#21

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6819|Long Island, New York

Norton would be awesome...but he played the Hulk! Not happening, Kmar.

2008-08-18 19:11:46

#22

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6883|132 and Bush

Poseidon wrote:
Norton would be awesome...but he played the Hulk! Not happening, Kmar.

Yea I understand that. I was merely talking in terms of character capability.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-08-18 19:36:23

#23

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6687|North Carolina

Kmarion wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
Norton would be interesting, but I don't know if he could pull off the crazy part. I mean, Ed's played crazy in a subtle way, but I've never seen him play crazy in the chaotic way that Heath did.
Didn't he construct a chaotic operation in Fight Club (Project Mayhem)? .. ok maybe that was more "Tyler".

Did you ever see Primal Fear? Easily one of the greatest movies ever made . He'd be perfect for a sinister role bordering on the edge of insanity.
http://i37.tinypic.com/2epq48z.jpg

I totally forgot about Primal Fear... I think you may be onto something here. I wonder if he can do the Joker voice....

2008-08-18 20:08:43

#24

Spearhead: Gulf coast redneck hippy; +731|6972|Tampa Bay Florida

Why have another Joker? Wouldnt it kind of ruin the novelty of Ledgers joker?

2008-08-18 20:20:25

#25

Liberal-Sl@yer: Certified BF2S Asshole; +131|6738|The edge of sanity

I think the big question here is who is gonna play Thor? I mean who is viking enough? I demand that Johan Hegg from Amon Amarth be made Thor now!

On Topic: It is hard to say I have not seen Downey Jr. in many roles. Although I can say there may be better actors suited to the task than him.

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