Eddie Murphy to play The Riddler

Comedian Eddie Murphy has been signed to play Batman’s nemesis The Riddler in the next Batman film insiders claim.

Eddie Murphy has landed the role of The Riddler in next Batman film The Sun claims. “Eddie’s a fantastic addition. Everyone’s excited to see what he does as the Riddler,” An insider on the film said, adding,  “Chris (Nolan – the director) wasn’t sure if he wanted to do another movie but as soon as he decided to, he got the wheels in motion.” The third film in the re-imagined series is being put together under the working title of Gotham, is due for a 2010 release, Christian Bale will reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman and will be joined by Shia LaBeouf who’ll play Robin the paper also claims. Hmmm. While Johnny Depp has been widely tipped to land the Riddler role Christopher Nolan has so far made no decision public on whether a third film is on the cards, let alone whether the Riddler will even be featured. When asked if he planned a sequel in October he told the LA Times, “I have to ask the question: How many good third movies in a franchise can people name?”

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