Miley Cyrus Rumored For Batgirl

[GreenScar]

Two reports for the WTF file. I couldn't help but chuckle at the news...

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had some wild, unsubstantiated Dark Knight casting speculation. Welcome back crazy, probably incorrect tabloid rumors. Here’s the latest: Miley Cyrus auditioned for Batgirl. True? Probably not.

Here’s the story anyway. You be the judge. British newspaper The Globe claims to have “insider” sources who’ve told them that Cyrus is being considered for the part. She “stunned” producers by showing up in a Batgirl costume and hopping around the room and reciting dialogue she’d written for herself. I’m not sure if that’s stunned in a good way or stunned as in “who is this stupid redneck”. Personally I’d expect the latter. Doesn’t exactly sound like the best way to convince producers to take you seriously.

This raises a lot of questions, in particular: Batgirl? Huh? Chris Nolan has been adamant about not bringing in Robin and if you’re not going to bring in Robin, why jump over him to Batgirl? She’s basically Robin, but with a sports bra. Doesn’t make sense. Besides, after a long history of crappy portrayals (hello Alicia Silverstone), it’s hard to believe Nolan or Warner Bros
. would be stupid enough to cast Hannah Montana in the role. Sure she brings with her a huge audience, but The Dark Knight was the biggest movie of all time. They’re not exactly hurting for viewers.

So maybe Miley auditioned, maybe this is just more British tabloid BS. Whether or not she did, and assuming the part of Batgirl even actually exists in Batman 3, don’t expect Cyrus to get it.

If there should be another "Batman" movie then it seems like teen queen Miley Cyrus wants a piece of the action, literally. According to the gossip blogs, Cyrus auditioned for the role of Batgirl and might be considered by Warner Bros. for a future role in the series.

According to Hollyscoop.com, the "Hannah Montana" star reportedly "stunned" Warner execs during her audition, even dressing for the part in a "full batsuit."

“She was sort of hopping around the room and had even written some dialogue for herself," a source said of Cyrus' audition. "The problem is some people aren’t really convinced Miley has the acting chops to pull it of.”

When reached for comment, reps for Cyrus hadn't responded to a request for comment by press time.

If the rumors turn out to be true, Cyrus can turn to several source for advice on how to play the role. There's Alicia Silverstone, who played Batman's gal sidekick alongside George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell in "Batman & Robin" in 1997. Maybe that one isn't such a good idea. Batgirl was also played by Yvonne Craig during the 1960's television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward.

File this in your Aint-Gonna-Happen File.

[Batman1980]

Yeah she's too young for the role, I think Bat Girl is normally in her mid 20s or early 30s in the comics, isn't she? Besides, while she is pretty, I don't think she really looks tough enough to be a crime fighter, the girl is very slender.

[assydingo]

horrible idea. I'd hear people *****ing for decades. ***** ***** *****. no thanks.

[Big-byrd]

good way for nolan to lose most of the fans

[Edawg72]

Nolan wouldn't sink this low would he?

[Batman1980]

Nolan knows the mythology well, he wouldn't piss off millions of Batgirl/Man fans by miss-casting one of the most popular characters. Calm down guys, it's not happening.

[koontz1973]

The paper last edition was January 1st 2005.

It also has Tony Blair as British Prime Minister and you Americans still have Bush

I think this is a bit out of date but thanks for the laugh.

[Dotpattern]

Yeah, uh huh. And Adrian Brody as The Joker.

[PH3AR]

Cyrus as Batgirl = Epic Fail

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

Yeah, uh huh. And Adrian Brody as The Joker.

Uh in honor of Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan has sworn to never use the Joker again in any of his Batman films.

[Psychonaut]

Oh please no. No matter how good the movie was, this would forever taint it.

[sewerdog]

miley cyrus tight batgirl costume YUM

[EricJ]

maybe this is just more British tabloid BS.

Oh, heaven forbid it might not be genuine!--Don't they know she's going to star opposite Eddie Murphy's Riddler?

[assydingo]

Originally Posted by sewerdog

miley cyrus tight batgirl costume YUM

[Show spoiler]as long as someone said it

As fun as it is having a pointless thread that brings out the hate people have for someone I'm fond of, do we really need this thread? I don't think so.

[adh56]

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

Yeah, uh huh. And Adrian Brody as The Joker.

Never thought of that till now but I'm thinking it could possibly work, not that I think they should to the joker again

[Diesel]

I saw this early and busted out laughing, this is more funny than the Cher as Catwoman rumor

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Uh in honor of Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan has sworn to never use the Joker again in any of his Batman films.

I was referring to the rumors that ran rampant on the internet a full year before Nolan had even committed to doing The Dark Knight, and rumors like it that everyone freaked out over that never came to fruition.

[bajor27]

Normally I wouldn't even bother to comment on something so absurd, but feel compelled to comment on this small part in particular

after a long history of crappy portrayals (hello Alicia Silverstone

Long history? I can't be the only one that loved Yvonne Craig can I?

Has there been anyone besides her and Alicia? I guess there were some animated versions, but I wouldn't really count them myself.

[doctorD]

This definitely can't be true.

[pacificvibes]

NO WAY IN HELL will she be Batgirl.