Joker's Wild

Stax of IGN-FilmForce sifts through the latest rumors surrounding the casting of the Joker for the next Batman movie:

Batman On Film...points out that rumors of Hugo Weaving (V for Vendetta, The Matrix, LOTR) being in the running for the Clown Prince part have resurfaced.

Furthermore, the site adds that it "was informed by someone who knows for a fact that Crispin Glover -- while very interested in the role -- has not been contacted or approached for the role of The Joker.

This would confirm what other sources have told BOF that Mr. Glover is not a candidate."BoF also reports that "one of the so-called 'frontrunners' for the part, may not be in the mix any longer. Perhaps the Bat-folks aren't interested any longer, or maybe he simply doesn't want the role…

Speaking of The Joker, I've been told that another candidate has emerged. This actor has been rumored for a part in this film previously, but not for The Clown Prince of Crime."So who are these unnamed contenders? Lachey Hulme? Paul Bettany? Jude Law? Johnny Depp? Sean Penn? Time will tell.

From the list, I think either Depp or Weaving could do some great things, playing the diabolical madman, don't you?

As for Bettany, he seems like he would be better suited for the role of Harvey "Two-Face" Dent, at some point as the franchise progresses.

Australian actor/writer Lachy Hulme's acting resume isn't all that extensive here in the states. He may be the list's lone dark horse.

Penn is certainly an intense enough actor, but somehow seems ill suited-as compared to the other choices here.

Crispin Glover seems to be out of the running... for now...