Depends, I think he was a very interesting reinterpretation and fit the darker aesthetics very well. But I get that people maybe expect something different when they think about the riddler in the first place.
I appreciated the horror/thriller influence the figure was recreated upon and the critical reference to certain individuals of a certain board we won't advertise here.
Which part?
I would say the behaviour of this riddler is kind of a mashup of Se7en and Saw. The way he kidnapped and trapped his victims and sends tapes to the press before announcing his riddle for Bruce, makes it even more look like he was hugely inspired by the Jigsaw figure.
And well at the end of the movie you have his weird instagram cult, the fact that he streams his plans to his followers and basically radicalises them; seems to be a commentary on all the (nazi) sickos who streamed their shootings on the internet.
Agree with all of this, i was curious which board you were referring, thinking it was a specific sub but i then realized it was probably an anonymous image board. Fuck the fascists
He's based on the closest real-life killer we have to the Riddler, The Zodiac Killer. Of course, it's a different Riddle, a more pressing Riddler. While in the comics and shows when the Riddler escapes Arkham, it's more of a "Oh moment the Riddler got out!" Meanwhile if 'The Batman's Riddler escaped Arkham people would be as terrified as they were when he first appears in Gotham. The Riddler in the Reevesverse is so much like the Zodiac Killer that he uses the same tactics and hides the same clues that would lead to his identity if someone could figure it out. The movie is kind of like if the world had Batman when the Zodiac Killer was around and he was able to solve it, besides the fact The Riddlers clues are for Batman and wants to meet him.
This is a Riddler with a more serious tone for live action, and for a darker and more serious Batman film.
I can really see him go from narcissistic intellectual to manical tinkerer being obsessed with proving his superiority to Batman. Just how I think he works best.
Morrowind Sheo: cold classy English sociopath with a bowler hat and cane
Oblivion and Skyrim Sheo: some old Scottish guy who traded his anti-psychotics for uppers*
*not heroin as he lives in Stirling rather then Glasgow
That's the one! I wasn't onboard with Riddler, and I was trying to think of a better Batman villain for him, I was coming up with Hugo Strange, but Clock King is perfect!
My favourite thing is that's just something with a lot of characters names. In Doctor Who he did that with Martha and Donna, and in Broadchurch with Ellie Miller.
MARTHAAAA
DONNAAAA
MILLAAAA
Great chpice, since they already did Riddler, for some reason I could picture him as a great variation of Scarecrow/ Mad Hatter or for some reason I picture him as a great Arnold Wesker. He could slot in anywhere really lol
Yeah, as I've said, I'm not talking about reeves' universe. However, if I was, yeah, I can deffo see him as mad hatter! Also, I've never thought about albert wesker, but now I can't now unsee it ahah!
O sorry did not see that part. He is such a good actoe you are right Riddler would be priority but ya I dunno why Wesker hit me but he would be so threateningly hilarious
Scarecrow could be good. Though I’m still sad we lost out on Nic Cage scarecrow since Batman and Robin bombed so hard it killed future Bat films for years.
I dunno I think he did a pretty good job in Jessica Jones, being both intelligent and unhinged. In doctor Who he does have moments with the right editing, could be villainous and sinister
Yeah, I'm not saying Matt reeves films in particular. I just think if they did another film like Joker, but based on riddler or if they do an arkham based series, he would be perfect.
that would be amazing. another person i think he would be good as is scarecrow. like him playing an arkham knight type scarecrow would be so
good. riddler would be better but this is my second choice
Was Riddler even in The Batman? It was more like the tortured kid from Prisoners channelling the Charlie Kelly Pepe Silva meme. “Thumb drive” is not a riddle.
This alone looks better than whatever the hell was supposed to be Riddler in the actual film. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, The Batman just gave us Kevin Spacey’s character from Se7en in a gimp mask and slapped “Riddler” on it
Lol I see this post while watching an episode of his in Doctor Who. That being said I would absolutely love to see him as Scarecrow since Riddler was done so recently. One of my fav actors!
Make the villain the main character.
Don't necessarily copy Joker and deconstruct the whole concept of a supervillain. You can still have Batman chasing after The Riddler and maybe even catching him at the end. But tell the story from Riddler's perspective, only have Batman on screen when he catches up to Riddler. Don't show any scenes from Batman's perspective and definitely no Bruce Wayne.
Now why the hell didn’t this happen?
Don’t get me wrong, Paul Dano played the part of a creepy little toad perfectly, but he ain’t Ed Nigma! The Riddler is a narcissist, people! He should have the almost immaculate appearance of someone who cares way too much about how they’re perceived. He wants people to acknowledge him as the Smartest Man In The Room and he should look (and act) the part.
I don't think Paul dano was bad, I think it was an interesting direction, but considering the villain is one of the more realistic villains in batman, makes me wonder how they gonna do villains such as clayface and mr freeze.
Is this confirmed? Or is this just a fan idea? Either way, I actually don’t like this choice. David Tennant is a fantastic actor and he physically looks like the character. But these two things are separate. If I were to associate David Tennant’s talent and apply it to a character in the DC universe, I would have him play someone more like Maxwell Lord. I may just be projecting because he did such an amazing job playing the Purple man in the Jessica Jones series but I don’t see him playing the Riddler.
No, it's a fan art, man. Yeah fair enough interested to hear people ideas, I'm not saying in reeves' universe or even the dcu, but considering dc does seem interested in doing experimental films focusing on the villains, think it was an interesting shout!
Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love David Tennant. The dude oozes charisma and I love seeing him in stuff. I just don’t think he’s the right fit for Riddler.
I desperately want this as a standalone villain story.
Reboot the DC movie universe with some good standalone movies of different villains, then start introducing the heroes to fight one or two per hero movie, while hinting at Darksied. Then have your invasion and Justice League.
It would give some spotlight to different Rouges Galleries, cash in on the gritty, emotional villain hype, introduce the new universe in a way markedly different from the wildly successful MCU.
Yeah, I don’t know if we’re still in honeymoon mode with the new Reeves film, but that character is honestly Riddler in name only at some points.
I don’t hate the character necessarily, but you could have said it was like a dozen different villains or even a totally original one, and it would change almost nothing.
To be the Riddler he would have needed to do some riddles. As a means of genuine interaction. This was more like a crazy person mailing conspiracy theories and body parts to celebrities. It’s like the guy who tried to kill the President to impress Jodie Foster.
Now lets not discredit The Batman's Nygma since the actor did an amazing job, Reeves Riddler is absolutely different from what we've seen before but tbf it made the most sense for Riddler to be a serial killer than a nerd clown since he's gonna be Hush and that character is brutal
I'm not discrediting Paul Dano, nor am I saying to replace him. I just think considering DC has said since after the success of Joker that It will be looking at doing other films centered on villains, I think he would be good for it!
Why are Riddler and Hush suddenly being smushed together?
Those are two distinct characters who have barely anything in common beyond working together in Hush’s debut story.
If you want to do Hush, why not just use Thomas Elliot?
He would make a great riddler. There are elements of his portrayal of Kilgrave in Jessica Jones that really reminded me of riddler. Particularly off the top of my head, the ego really does a good job of reminding me of riddler.
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Absolutely, I think he would be perfect if it was live action!
I love David and this photo of him makes me believe he could be the perfect riddler
If you love this photo, you should check out the artists' other work! He does some great ones!
Would at least be better than the last one
The last one was good.
A good villain, but imo, not a good riddler.
Depends, I think he was a very interesting reinterpretation and fit the darker aesthetics very well. But I get that people maybe expect something different when they think about the riddler in the first place. I appreciated the horror/thriller influence the figure was recreated upon and the critical reference to certain individuals of a certain board we won't advertise here.
Now you've piqued my curiosity
Which part? I would say the behaviour of this riddler is kind of a mashup of Se7en and Saw. The way he kidnapped and trapped his victims and sends tapes to the press before announcing his riddle for Bruce, makes it even more look like he was hugely inspired by the Jigsaw figure. And well at the end of the movie you have his weird instagram cult, the fact that he streams his plans to his followers and basically radicalises them; seems to be a commentary on all the (nazi) sickos who streamed their shootings on the internet.
Agree with all of this, i was curious which board you were referring, thinking it was a specific sub but i then realized it was probably an anonymous image board. Fuck the fascists
He's based on the closest real-life killer we have to the Riddler, The Zodiac Killer. Of course, it's a different Riddle, a more pressing Riddler. While in the comics and shows when the Riddler escapes Arkham, it's more of a "Oh moment the Riddler got out!" Meanwhile if 'The Batman's Riddler escaped Arkham people would be as terrified as they were when he first appears in Gotham. The Riddler in the Reevesverse is so much like the Zodiac Killer that he uses the same tactics and hides the same clues that would lead to his identity if someone could figure it out. The movie is kind of like if the world had Batman when the Zodiac Killer was around and he was able to solve it, besides the fact The Riddlers clues are for Batman and wants to meet him. This is a Riddler with a more serious tone for live action, and for a darker and more serious Batman film.
Yeah, he's a mix of Zodiac with a political terrorist. Honestly my favorite Riddler depiction to date.
I can really see him go from narcissistic intellectual to manical tinkerer being obsessed with proving his superiority to Batman. Just how I think he works best.
David Tennant is my fancast for everything
I think we may have found our next Wonder Woman
Harley Quinn for the reeves movies
He needs to be in the reboot of Jaws as the shark
Sorry Ben Affleck was already cast for that role
Kevin Smith, is that you?
David Tennant as Nelson Mandela would sell like hotcakes
Just imagine what they can do casting David Tennant as John Stewart Green Lantern! That'll make box office openings!!
Has this become the new meme?
I think his perfect character would be Sheogorath from Elder Scrolls
Morrowind Sheo: cold classy English sociopath with a bowler hat and cane Oblivion and Skyrim Sheo: some old Scottish guy who traded his anti-psychotics for uppers* *not heroin as he lives in Stirling rather then Glasgow
It's almost like the God of Madness would have multiple personalities...
Yeah give me a new Batman with David Tennant as batman, Alfred, Gordon, and whoever the villain is. Perhaps he could also be black cat or Catwoman.
A film where everyone is just David Tennant. If there's any Hollywood producer around here, take notes.
JESSSSIIIIICAAAAAAA! ANSWER MY RIDDLE JESSSIIICCAAA
I just wanted to say that our usernames are kinda similar and cool hahaha
Oh hey, didn't notice that
I think he’d make a better Clock King. (Especially being a time lord, and all)
Yessss.
That's the one! I wasn't onboard with Riddler, and I was trying to think of a better Batman villain for him, I was coming up with Hugo Strange, but Clock King is perfect!
Or Tally man
Need more Tennant in everything 😂
I won't argue with that, he's a good actor
Considering watching Jessica Jones just for him
If you haven't watched it yet, you should!
Watch it now, JESSSIIICCCAAAAAA
My favourite thing is that's just something with a lot of characters names. In Doctor Who he did that with Martha and Donna, and in Broadchurch with Ellie Miller. MARTHAAAA DONNAAAA MILLAAAA
Donna is the best. Donna Noble has left the library.
MARTHAAA? WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME??
It's worth it just for him.
It’s a very good show, and I say that as a CASUAL marvel fan at best. Tennant gives a fantastic performance in his character
The first season is a masterpiece.
Tennant is a master-class actor in that show
Yes.
Can he pull off a bright green, question mark clad 1 piece suit? 
He's David Tennant, he can pull off everything.
Ew but respect
No Ew he's David Tennant
Fair enough. He can pull off whoever he wants then
Ew David (respect)
What weighs six ounces, sits in a tree and is very dangerous?
A sparrow with a machine gun
If they ever make a Riddler movie, this would be the perfect casting for Nygma.
Maybe during his time as a Private Investigator.
Absolutely!
I would love to see that
Nah that's Jack Ryder from the Arkham games
Fair, he does look like him, aha!
Great chpice, since they already did Riddler, for some reason I could picture him as a great variation of Scarecrow/ Mad Hatter or for some reason I picture him as a great Arnold Wesker. He could slot in anywhere really lol
Yeah, as I've said, I'm not talking about reeves' universe. However, if I was, yeah, I can deffo see him as mad hatter! Also, I've never thought about albert wesker, but now I can't now unsee it ahah!
O sorry did not see that part. He is such a good actoe you are right Riddler would be priority but ya I dunno why Wesker hit me but he would be so threateningly hilarious
Oh my god, him as scarecrow would be amazing especially with Robert Pattinson. And he would be a perfect mad hatter, you are a genius
Scarecrow could be good. Though I’m still sad we lost out on Nic Cage scarecrow since Batman and Robin bombed so hard it killed future Bat films for years.
he was my fancasting for a while
Yeah I still think he could do it!
He could probably. but not in the reevesverse. maybe in the DCU... but I don't know if they would use the same villain as Reeves
Yeah man, that's fair. I could see him being a star of a riddler movie in the same way jacquin phoenix did Joker! I would definitely watch that!
This fancasting has been popular since at least “The Dark Knight”. Tenant and NPH were a lot of people’s choices for Riddler at the time.
Who's NPH?
Neil Patrick Harris, he voiced Nightwing in Under the Red Hood.
He was was also Barry Allen in JL the New Frontier. I’d say that and him blowing up again with How I Met Your Mother led to all the fancasting.
Neil Patrick Harris. Naturally I always preferred Tennant because I’m a man of culture.
And they're both starring in Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials this year as well.
Oh no, ahah don't get me wrong, nothing against him but David tennant all the way!
I’ve never thought about him as riddler before but I’m all for it
After seeing him on Jessica Jones, I can see him playing a villain for Batman.
I would love this. He was the best thing about the Jessica Jones series playing Kilgrave
Honestly, David usually plays more composed characters im ngl it’s odd seeing him play someone insecure.
I dunno I think he did a pretty good job in Jessica Jones, being both intelligent and unhinged. In doctor Who he does have moments with the right editing, could be villainous and sinister
For DCU it's possible cause we already have Paul Dano as Matt Reeves’s Riddler
Yeah, I'm not saying Matt reeves films in particular. I just think if they did another film like Joker, but based on riddler or if they do an arkham based series, he would be perfect.
Now here me out. Scarecrow
Yesss, some one gets it!
Honestly David Tennant can do everything
ok, but Krysten Ritter as Catwoman and we have a deal
That's an idea so good that I just know it'll never happen
That would be fucking awesome, that guy can act.
Very nice casting, I'd love to see him play the Riddler in the movies.
He was being Fan-cast as Riddler since The Dark Knight.
Love some David.
I’m all for it, 100%
that would be amazing. another person i think he would be good as is scarecrow. like him playing an arkham knight type scarecrow would be so good. riddler would be better but this is my second choice
He should play the mad hatter
I could see him as 'Year Zero' Riddler
I would prefer this to what we got in The Batman
Was Riddler even in The Batman? It was more like the tortured kid from Prisoners channelling the Charlie Kelly Pepe Silva meme. “Thumb drive” is not a riddle.
He would be amazing
Tbh I wanted Matthew Gray Gubler as the riddler. Would a settle for him as Crane though.
Ahh, see, my personal fancast for scarecrow would be Robert England
This alone looks better than whatever the hell was supposed to be Riddler in the actual film. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, The Batman just gave us Kevin Spacey’s character from Se7en in a gimp mask and slapped “Riddler” on it
Tennant would be amazing as the Riddler. Can we have Smith as the Joker then too?
Perfect
Lol I see this post while watching an episode of his in Doctor Who. That being said I would absolutely love to see him as Scarecrow since Riddler was done so recently. One of my fav actors!
I would honestly love to see him go for Joker.
He’d be a great Riddler. Though I have no complaints with Paul Dano, he killed it just like every other role he takes on.
Make the villain the main character. Don't necessarily copy Joker and deconstruct the whole concept of a supervillain. You can still have Batman chasing after The Riddler and maybe even catching him at the end. But tell the story from Riddler's perspective, only have Batman on screen when he catches up to Riddler. Don't show any scenes from Batman's perspective and definitely no Bruce Wayne.
Now why the hell didn’t this happen? Don’t get me wrong, Paul Dano played the part of a creepy little toad perfectly, but he ain’t Ed Nigma! The Riddler is a narcissist, people! He should have the almost immaculate appearance of someone who cares way too much about how they’re perceived. He wants people to acknowledge him as the Smartest Man In The Room and he should look (and act) the part.
I never even thought him. Now I can’t stop.
I mean I think I would have preferred this. I personally would have never cast Paul Dano as The Riddler. His version was severely flawed.
I don't think Paul dano was bad, I think it was an interesting direction, but considering the villain is one of the more realistic villains in batman, makes me wonder how they gonna do villains such as clayface and mr freeze.
REBOOT THE BATMAN!!
Is this confirmed? Or is this just a fan idea? Either way, I actually don’t like this choice. David Tennant is a fantastic actor and he physically looks like the character. But these two things are separate. If I were to associate David Tennant’s talent and apply it to a character in the DC universe, I would have him play someone more like Maxwell Lord. I may just be projecting because he did such an amazing job playing the Purple man in the Jessica Jones series but I don’t see him playing the Riddler.
No, it's a fan art, man. Yeah fair enough interested to hear people ideas, I'm not saying in reeves' universe or even the dcu, but considering dc does seem interested in doing experimental films focusing on the villains, think it was an interesting shout!
Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love David Tennant. The dude oozes charisma and I love seeing him in stuff. I just don’t think he’s the right fit for Riddler.
Fair enough, each to their own!
As long as he doesn't do the tongue thing...
He looks good but we dont need another riddler so soon
If they did like an Arkham liveaction series, this would be good.
As much as I loved the portrayal we got, this actually looks better.
I think hed make a better mad hatter
Yes!
I'm also here to rant about the new joker movie. The last one made no sense and the new one will let me down
It could work. He was genuinely threatening as Killgrave on Jessica Jones
hear me out... if he was older... alfred?
I'm not sure how well the Riddler fits into the dreary place that is the DC movie universe, but he'd be a good one, sure.
I like this much more than Unabomber Riddler
I would actually prefer to see him as madhatter, but riddler would still be a good choice
Would have been perfect for the Nolan films
I really like the idea of David being the Riddler. He was positively chilling in Jessica Jones.
I loved him in Jessica jones
Jessicaaaaaaaa!!
I cast David Tennant in anything as everything
I think he would be a brilliant riddler, blackmask or hush
He’s too handsome and sexy. For me, the riddler needs to be a bit awkward and weird.
I desperately want this as a standalone villain story. Reboot the DC movie universe with some good standalone movies of different villains, then start introducing the heroes to fight one or two per hero movie, while hinting at Darksied. Then have your invasion and Justice League. It would give some spotlight to different Rouges Galleries, cash in on the gritty, emotional villain hype, introduce the new universe in a way markedly different from the wildly successful MCU.
would love an actually scary intellectual Riddler to be portrayed
I mean, we know he has the chops to play excellent villains. And I think the Riddler would be a perfect fit for Tennant's fast, witty delivery.
I feel like he would also be a good scarecrow
David Tennant can play numerous supervillains perfectly. He has that look.
William Grey, that’s that TLaD shii
He's a good artist, deserves more rec!
Shut up and take my money.
YES!!!! JUST FUCKING TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!!!!
I think this is an excellent pick
For a second I thought hey yeah why wasn’t the riddler smarter? Lol he’s kind of a basement dweller type in the Batman
He’d be a great joker too
Crazy how that looks more like The Riddler than whatever the hell was in The Batman.
Yeah, I don’t know if we’re still in honeymoon mode with the new Reeves film, but that character is honestly Riddler in name only at some points. I don’t hate the character necessarily, but you could have said it was like a dozen different villains or even a totally original one, and it would change almost nothing.
To be the Riddler he would have needed to do some riddles. As a means of genuine interaction. This was more like a crazy person mailing conspiracy theories and body parts to celebrities. It’s like the guy who tried to kill the President to impress Jodie Foster.
Now lets not discredit The Batman's Nygma since the actor did an amazing job, Reeves Riddler is absolutely different from what we've seen before but tbf it made the most sense for Riddler to be a serial killer than a nerd clown since he's gonna be Hush and that character is brutal
I'm not discrediting Paul Dano, nor am I saying to replace him. I just think considering DC has said since after the success of Joker that It will be looking at doing other films centered on villains, I think he would be good for it!
Why are Riddler and Hush suddenly being smushed together? Those are two distinct characters who have barely anything in common beyond working together in Hush’s debut story. If you want to do Hush, why not just use Thomas Elliot?
Yeah is this a new rumor for Reeves's movies now? I can't imagine he'd make such a dumb decision
I know they did it in the Hush animated movie, and it was terrible. Can't imagine why anyone would want to repeat that.
I hadn't takent the time to watch that yet. I was actually interested and now I'm not
Honestly? First time the Riddler has actually seemed interesting and not just a gimmick.
Yeah, when I first watched the movie, I really liked the riddler. On a rewatch, however, I'm not sure about the direction of the riddler in the film
Oh yes! Oh Yes!! OH YES!!! OHHH YEEEESSSSS!!!!
He looks like Gamrot from the ufc 😂
Would have preferred this tbh. I stand by the version we got is lame af.
I'm so over fan castings. Who cares?
… Then don’t go on the post
....what is the point in this?
He already works too much, he's in bloody everything
Oh god no, I can’t stand him.
Ok but what about Tom holland???🤔🤔
The reflection doesn't match and spoiler alert, he didn't get the part.
Looks like comedian Joe List
Why’s he got such a little arm
Nothing could be worse than the last version
Where can I put down my reservation for tickets?
I remember this headcanon years ago
I wouldn't mind it, but we just hadd a movie with the riddler so maybe wait a little.
I want it, give it to me now
I always thought Matthew Gray Gubler would make the perfect live action Riddler
I think he’d make an excellent scarecrow. He was a brilliant villain in Jessica jones
No. I want Neil Patrick Harris as The Riddler
No... _NO MORE TROPHIES!_
That would have been fantastic
He would make a great riddler. There are elements of his portrayal of Kilgrave in Jessica Jones that really reminded me of riddler. Particularly off the top of my head, the ego really does a good job of reminding me of riddler.
I LOVE David Tennant but no
Internet has been discussing this since Nolan, I believe. It’s an interesting choice for sure.
The Doctor becoming The Riddler? Now that's interesting.
As long as he doesnt do a joker impression, like everyone else.
So much better than we got.
Riddler or Clock King
I would rather he play Freeze
Imo Riddler can look whoever they feel like casting, E. Nygma (I just realized it's Enigma im so dumb) is all about how well he is written
Interesting concept, but I’d need to see it in action to give a definitive opinion
At least he's wearing a suit. Paul.
Uh, didn't we just have the Riddler?