A representative for Eddie Murphy's denied the actor will take on the role of The Riddler in a new Batman movie.

Earlier this week a British tabloid newspaper claimed the Beverly Hills Cop star would take on the villainous quizmaster character in the latest outing in the Caped Crusader franchise.

The part was made famous by Jim Carrey in 1995's Batman Forever. And the publication also suggested actor Shia LaBeouf would play young crime fighter Robin, alongside returning Batman Christian Bale. But Murphy's representative has refuted the claims, telling Access Hollywood the reports are "not true."

The movie, tentatively titled Gotham, is slated for a 2010 release.

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