If you believe the gossip, it will be Johnny Depp and Philip Seymore Hoffman - playing The Riddler and the Penguin respectively. If you believe in choosing stars by democratic process (okay, actually just an online survey by Blockbuster), Johnny Depp would be the first choice, followed by Angelina Jolie as Catwoman. Really though, it is hard to imagine losing as a move watcher (or a prop bettor) if either Hoffman or Depp is cast for the role of villain, let alone both of them.

Then there is Eddie Murphy.....While Murphy's personal life may make him a very believable villain, his tendency to dwell more in the valley of bombs than in the Hollywood hills of blockbusters may make film makers shy away from him. Then again, the severe (albeit negative) response of Batman fans to this rumor could actually help drum up buzz for the film.

Bookmaker has the odds at:

Phillip Seymore Hoffman +100
Eddie Murphy +200
Johnny Depp +150

Labels: Batman Villain, betting, Eddie Murphy, Johnny Depp, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, prop bet

posted by Mary at 11:03 AM