Would Paul Dano return to play the Riddler in TheBatman2? 👀 'I loved so much our film, Gotham, Batman, all of it - so you know, if they call me, I'll show up, yeah! It'd be pretty fun to get in there with another good actor like Barry [Keoghan].' 😮
Paul Dano addresses his potential return as Edward Nashton/Riddler for The Batman 2. Matt Reeves' superhero crime thriller focused on the early exploits of the Dark Knight as he evolves to become an experienced vigilante, uncovering the corruption in Gotham City and learning more about his billionaire family's past. Twilight alum Robert Pattinson led the cast for The Batman as the titular superhero, Bruce Wayne, starring alongside an A-list ensemble.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY One reason why The Batman proved so successful was Dano's compelling portrayal as the villain, which reflected the movie's themes of class conflict. In his performance, Dano balanced the horrors of real life with The Batman's theatricality, transforming the Riddler into a Zodiac-esque serial killer who questioned Bruce Wayne's legacy and interrogated his heroism.
I've been spending the past year writing this comic [Riddler: Year One] because I loved so much our film, Gotham, Batman, all of it - so you know, if they call me, I'll show up, yeah! It'd be pretty fun to get in there with another good actor like Barry. As Dano's comments suggest, so far, there haven't been any concrete discussions about his return for The Batman 2, but the actor is definitely interested in reprising his role. News on the sequel has lately been scant, and The Batman 2 didn't have a presence at SDCC 2022 either. Pattinson has committed to starring in Bong Joon Ho's new movie Mickey7, so it might be some time before development on the sequel commences.
While it's not clear how much progress the sequel has made, Reeves had earlier expressed his wishes for introducing characters like Calendar Man, Hush, and Mr. Freeze in The Batman 2.