Earlier this week speculation has arisen that Rihanna might be considered for casting in the upcoming Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Fans were even sure that RiRi is fueling the rumors by posting on Instagram a video of her black FENTY boot and a caption making reference to the Dark Knight.
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However, in a recent interview, she says that had nothing to do with the film.
When asked about the possible “hinting,” Rihanna responded,
“Wait did I hint anything? […] Oh that?! Really? That!? Are you serious?” she added, baffled, at the idea of her leather boot video leading to the speculation. “No that has nothing to do with Poison Ivy.”
When talking to ET she denied the rumor.
“That [post] has a lot with Batman [because] I have separate obsessions/I have bigger obsession with Poison Ivy, I’m just being honest. And yeah, I dyed my hair red because of Uma Thurman in the original.”
However, that doesn’t mean Rihanna isn’t interested in playing the character. “You know what, they didn’t call me yet. But if they did, I would love to go in and try out because Poison Ivy is one of my obsessions in life,” she shared. “I did it for Halloween one year, I mean come on!
Uma Thurman played Poison Ivy in 1997’s Batman & Robin, which was the last time the villain appeared on the big screen. The character is said to play a role in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film Gotham City Sirens, but production on that movie has since been put on hold, and it’s unclear when it might resume.
The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves and the casting is still underway as the film is scheduled to be released on June 25, 2021.
Would you like to see Rihanna in the movie playing Poison Ivy? If she would get her own, separate movie then we’re definitely here for this!
Watch the full interview below!
