Jonah Hill is reportedly in talks to play the villain in the forthcoming Robert Pattinson-starring Batman film.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros and Hill’s discussions are in an “early and sensitive stage” because the parties can not decide which villain he would portray. Currently, both The Riddler and The penguin are the top options.
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Collider, on the other hand, reports that the conflict is a rumour, and that Hill will be playing The Riddler.
Additionally, Variety reports that Jeffrey Wright is in talks to play Commissioner Gordon in the forthcoming flick.
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