After starring in Fox ’s recentX - Menfilms as Professor X , James McAvoy is interested in going to theDCEUfor a villainous turn as The Riddler . The unofficially named DC Extended Universe looks to be on the emanation , with future plan in motion on a variety of new picture . They ’re only a few week away fromShazam!hitting theatre , which looks to be build off the incontrovertibility bring forth from the$1 billion hitAquaman .

to continue moving the universe forward , Warner Bros. and DC Films are looking to amplify several unlike characters . Unsurprisingly , one of their main focuses is on getting Batman and all of Gotham back in the limelight . This will begin withBirds of Prey ( And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)in 2020 , but then the next year will precede interview to Matt Reeves’new and younger Bruce WayneinThe Batman . The Dark Knight contain some of DC ’s most iconic villains in his rogues ' veranda , many of whom are ripe for a Modern big covert interpreting or their first .

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Edward Nygma aka The Riddler is one of Batman ’s villain who could potentially be lend into the DCEU as the Batman - related properties grow , and it appears McAvoy is interested in playing him . During a resilient Q&A on his Instagram ( bewitch byFandom ) , McAvoy was require who he ’d wish to play in the DC universe .   After taking some clip to think about his reaction , he revealed The Riddler is a character he ’s always been a fan of and would like to flirt , further saying,“I’ve always reckon DC does really good bad Guy . "

The Riddler antecedently made his live - action swelled screen debut via Jim Carrey ’s depicting in 1995’sBatman Forever , so McAvoy could potentially be the 2d mortal to play the iconic villain if this interest in reality materialize into a function . At this point , there have been no reports that McAvoy has actually met with DC about any role . There are also currently no known plans for The Riddler to be introduced , althoughThe Batmancould certainly alter thator lay the foundation .

That all state , McAvoy roleplay The Riddler would be a fun role for him to take on and one he would undoubtedly surmount at . He ’s shown incredible versatility with his performances , with his multiple - personality use inSplitandGlassreally impress witness . His version of Professor X is even so stain on that he ’s been able to successfully pull off a immature Patrick Stewart approach to the character , and is a constant bright spot for theX - Menfilms . If theDCEUdoes start see for its Riddler in the issue forth age , hopefully McAvoy will be among those regard for the gig .

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