Paul Bettany Bats Away Joker Rumors

By Sandra Kraisirideja
Paul Bettany is trying on the villan role in 2006 with the upcoming release of two high-profile films: “Firewall” and “The Da Vinci Code.” Could the role of the Joker in the next Batman movie be far behind?

Responding to rumors on the Internet linking his name to the role, Bettany responded, “Nobody has rung me up officially and asked, ‘Would you like to be in it?’” In fact, the only information Bettany has head has been from friends who have told him they’ve heard the rumor too.

Asked if he was flattered that rumors connecting him to the Batman sequel Bettany said, “Well I’m just wondering if my mother started the rumors.”

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