Justin Timberlake As The Riddler: Singer Ready For Famed Villain Role

Justin Timberlake would love to play the famed villain, the Riddler, to Ben Affleck's "Batman." 

The singer spoke with Fresh 102.7's Jim and Kim Show on Tuesday about playing The Riddler in the next Batman movie. 

"I'll tell you the villain I want to play more than anything, because I grew up loving Batman, funny enough, is the Riddler," Timberlake said. "The Riddler is my favorite villain.

"The Riddler was like a sociopath," he said. "He was proper crazy. So if I'm gonna play crazy, I'm wanna play proper crazy."

The 32-year-old singer confessed that playing the bad guy sounds like a fun proposition and bashed down any suggestion that he would be a fabulous cast as Robin in the 2015 sequel, Man of Steel. 

"I ain't playin' Robin," Timberlake said. "I have no aspiration to ever be a superhero in a movie." 

The singer also talked about his "Runner Runner" costar being cast in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. 

"Ben Affleck as Batman, I like it," Timberlake said. "I worked with Ben last summer and I've seen his process. I think he's a brilliant filmmaker. I think he's an extreme talent so he could surprise a lot of people." 

Timberlake had nothing but praise for Affleck in the title role, even as some have criticized the Academy Award-winning actor-director, as all wrong for the part. According to E! News, other names that has been mention for roles in the potential movie are Matt Damon, Michael Keaton and Kyle Chandler.

"I'm ready," he said. "The Riddler. Gimme a call." 

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