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Paul Dano Set to Play the Riddler in ‘The Batman’!
Jonah Hill had been in talks to either play the Riddler or the Penguin in Matt Reeves‘ upcoming The Batman, but as we learned last night, discussions ultimately broke down. And with Hill now off the project, WB/DC have announced today that Paul Dano has been cast in the role of the Riddler, whose real name will be Edward Nashton in this version of events.
One of Batman’s most iconic adversaries, Riddler was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang in 1948, previously played in live action by Frank Gorshin, John Astin and Jim Carrey.
Robert Pattinson is playing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the movie, which will also star Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
Reeves is reportedly casting a “rogues gallery” of DC villains who will appear in the film.
Reeves and Mattson Tomlin wrote the screenplay.
The Batman hits theaters on June 25, 2021.
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.
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