The Batman 2 Riddler Return Question Addressed By Paul Dano
Paul Dano addresses his potential return as Edward Nashton/Riddler for The Batman 2. Matt Reeves' superhero crime thriller focused on the early exploits of the Dark Knight as he evolves to become an experienced vigilante, uncovering the corruption in Gotham City and learning more about his billionaire family's past. Twilight alum Robert Pattinson led the cast for The Batman as the titular superhero, Bruce Wayne, starring alongside an A-list ensemble. The Batman grossed $770 million worldwide, earning praise for its stellar performances, exhilarating action, and gritty cinematography. This success motivated WB to greenlight a sequel, which was announced in April 2022, with Pattinson and Reeves returning.
One reason why The Batman proved so successful was Dano's compelling portrayal as the villain, which reflected the movie's themes of class conflict. In his performance, Dano balanced the horrors of real life with The Batman's theatricality, transforming the Riddler into a Zodiac-esque serial killer who questioned Bruce Wayne's legacy and interrogated his heroism. The movie ended with Dano's Nashton getting apprehended and Bruce defeating his cult followers. But, in prison, the deranged villain befriends another inmate, which The Batman's deleted post-credits scene reveals as Gotham's biggest enemy, the Joker, played by Barry Keoghan.
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IGN reports that during San Diego Comic-Con 2022 on Saturday, Dano opened up about the prospects of his return for The Batman 2 while promoting his tie-in prequel comic, Riddler: Year One. As the actor explains, if he is asked to return for the sequel, he would gladly take up the offer. Dano additionally mentions that he would love
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