The Batman Villain Actor Answers Question of Return With a Smile

Paul Dano addressed the possibility of his villainous character returning in The Batman sequel. He offered insight into whether fans can expect to see the Riddler again. The actor behind Edward Nashton spoke about his experience on the film and what could lead to a future appearance.

Paul Dano on if the Riddler will return in The Batman franchise

Paul Dano discussed a possible return as the Riddler in The Batman franchise during an interview with Clique TV.

When asked about returning as the Riddler in The Batman franchise, Paul Dano said, “We’ll see. I don’t know. I mean, sure. Yeah, sure. Why not?” He continued, “If we could do something really good… yeah. You’ve got to keep the bar high. That’s one of the things I liked about Matt Reeves and I—we’re both obsessive… as long as we can make something we care about.”

Dano emphasized his appreciation for the quality of The Batman, stating, “I really loved making this movie so much that I wrote a comic afterwards that came out, and I felt very invested in the world. I loved Gotham, I loved our set, I loved Matt Reeves.” Reflecting on the character of Edward Nashton, he added, “This was a guy who was an orphan like Bruce Wayne… who had a really traumatic upbringing… and was obviously unwell.”

He elaborated on the psychological dimension of the role, saying, “What I really liked about this was what he thought was his connection to the Batman… the villain, the bad guy saw himself in line with the hero… and sort of gets his heart broken.” Dano described filming the pivotal confrontation scene between Riddler and Batman as “a great day… a really, really fun scene” that was shot over two days.

Dano’s connection to the role extended beyond the screen. “I wrote, you know, a comic afterwards that came out,” he said, referencing the DC-published Riddler: Year One, which explored the character’s origins. He rooted his portrayal in trauma and identity, not just intellectual rivalry.
Dano said he’s open to returning in The Batman: Part II if the material meets the first film’s high standards.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.

Source: Comingsoon.net