Paul Dano Cast as The Riddler in 'The Batman'

Paul Dano is taking on one of Gotham’s most notorious villains in The Batman!

The 35-year-old actor is set to play The Riddler in the upcoming film, also starring Robert Pattinson in the title role with Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, THR reports.

There were rumors that Jonah Hill might be in talks to play either The Riddler or Penguin in the film, but he ended up turning down the unspecified role.

The film is currently set for release on June 25, 2021.

Jim Carrey famously played The Riddler in the 1995 film Batman Forever.