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.
