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Eddie Murphy Will Play Riddler in Next Batman

Christian Bale will return with new sidekick Shia LaBeouf

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(Newser) – Batman’s next nemesis may be funnier than the Joker. Eddie Murphy, 47, will play the Riddler in the series’ next installment, due in 2010, the Sun reports. “Everyone’s excited to see what he does as the Riddler,” an insider said. Christopher Nolan returns as director, and Christian Bale as Batman. Other cast news: Shia LaBeouf is Robin, and Rachel Weisz may play Catwoman.

Christian Bale, right, and Christopher Nolan%u2014star and director, respectively, of
Christian Bale, right, and Christopher Nolan%u2014star and director, respectively, of "The Dark Knight," pose backstage at the Hollywood Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., Oct. 27, 2008.   (AP Photo)
A pedestrian poses for picture in front of a model of Eddie Murphy's head in Times Square on July 3, 2008. The head was used to promote the movie
A pedestrian poses for picture in front of a model of Eddie Murphy's head in Times Square on July 3, 2008. The head was used to promote the movie "Meet Dave."   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Eddie Murphy will play the Riddler in the next Batman movie, due in 2010.
Eddie Murphy will play the Riddler in the next Batman movie, due in 2010.   (AP Photo)
Shia LaBeouf will play Robin in the next Batman movie.
Shia LaBeouf will play Robin in the next Batman movie.   (AP Photo)
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grissell
Dec 18, 08 5:54 PM CST
Eddie Murphy...... ....seriously? Reply
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eyeguesseyemanidiot
Dec 18, 08 6:32 PM CST
wanna know the way to ruin a great franchise, ask the casting director responsible for this Reply
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Collusive
Dec 19, 08 9:09 PM CST
wow, could chris nolan sell out anymore Reply
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cchrislee1
Jan 4, 09 3:13 PM CST
what the f--- you might as well bring back Jim Carrey. Murphy is absolutely terrible for this part. I will not pay to see this film. so much for the new batman where is Tim Burton. Reply
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