Nicolas Cage is a huge comic book fan. He's never hidden this fact, and whenever he talks about his role in the Ghost Rider films as Johnny Blaze or his upcoming role in Kick Ass it's obvious. So when pressed on the subject of possibly playing a villain in a future Batman film, Cage was predictably gung ho for the idea:
"I would love to play a supervillain. I think that would be a whole lot of fun," Cage said. "Yeah. If they call and invite me, I'd do it. Certainly."
This would be one helluva coup if it ever came to fruition. And frankly, after the Heath Ledger buzz this would be the perfect follow up, by adding another superstar who can compete alongside Christian Bale in terms of screen presence. As for what villains he could possibly play? He might actually make a decent Riddler. He's got the lithe frame for the part, and it would be interesting to see Cage's take on Mr. Nigma.
In my own warped little mind I can't help but think they should find a way to transport Cage's David Spritz from his film The Weatherman. A down on his luck TV meteorologist who snaps and begins killing people with a bow and arrow. It wouldn't take that much character tweaking to get it right. Of course it'll never happen but a guy can dream.
