As a seasoned moviegoer with a soft spot for gritty superhero tales and an affinity for the darker corners of Gotham City, I find myself intrigued by the latest developments surrounding Barry Keoghan‘s Joker in Matt Reeves’ Batman universe. The enigmatic villain’s brief yet impactful debut in ‘The Batman’ left me craving more, and it seems that patience is indeed a virtue in this case.
Barry Keoghan, who played The Batman, has openly addressed the rumors surrounding Joker’s possible return in Matt Reeves’ superhero universe. Earlier, James Gunn had dismissed speculations about Keoghan’s Joker getting a standalone HBO TV series following The Penguin, but it is still anticipated that the iconic villain will show up in the grand crime narrative at some stage. Now, the actor himself has given his take on his potential future role, which might make fans uneasy about his involvement in the Batman franchise.
During an interview on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Keoghan discussed his brief and impactful portrayal of the Joker in The Batman. He touched upon the significance of the role in light of previous acclaimed performances, but expressed some uncertainty about his chances to reprise the villainous character. Although many fans anticipate his continued involvement in The Batman sequels, it appears that Keoghan hasn’t been contacted about returning for these films yet. It’s common practice for actors not to know their status in a high-profile sequel until production is closer, and while he didn’t confirm any Joker spinoff plans, he did state that he doesn’t have any information on his role, if any, in the future films.
It’s quite substantial, and should the chance arise, absolutely, I would be eager to delve deeper into it. If given the opportunity, I could immerse myself fully. However, so far, I haven’t received any contact or updates about it.
The script for “The Batman: Part II” has been finished off, as confirmed by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin who co-wrote it. It seems logical that Keoghan would appear in “Part II”, given his hints about Arkham and the leaked scene following the movie’s release in theaters. However, there’s a possibility that The Joker is reserved for the third film of Reeves’ Batman trilogy or a guest role on another TV show. Regardless, with “The Batman” universe now established, it’s just a question of when we’ll see The Joker again on our screens.
Next ‘The Batman’ Spinoff Could Still Feature Joker
Beyond the potential return of “The Penguin” for Season 2, it’s already been announced that another series is being developed at HBO from the “Batman” universe. However, recent updates indicate that the “Arkham Asylum” series may no longer be in development, which would have provided an opportunity for the Joker to appear. Contrary to some speculation, a solo Catwoman spinoff featuring Zoë Kravitz is not on the horizon. This suggests that another Joker appearance before “The Batman: Part II” might be unlikely. But since all stories take place in Gotham, there’s always room for the Joker to make a comeback – fans will just have to exercise patience until then.
Among the potential antagonists being considered for a standalone series is the enigmatic Scarecrow, who made a hinted appearance in “The Penguin”. Given his uncertainty as the central adversary in future films, introducing him through his own show after a possible cameo in “The Batman: Part II” might be an astute move. As for Poison Ivy, director Craig Zobel has expressed interest in her having her own spinoff, but since Reeves aims to maintain a realistic tone, it’s questionable whether she will appear.
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2024-11-18 23:01