The Batman
There has been recent speculation regarding the possibility of a solo series centre on Barry Keoghan ’s Joker fromThe Batman , which could pull off something no previous live - natural action Joker has manage to do . The Joker is one of DC ’s most iconic characters , which has see the Clown Prince of Crime adapted into live - activity many times . Set outside James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s mainstreamDC Universe , 2022’sThe BatmandebutedBarry Keoghan as a raw variant of the Joker , one who had already battled Robert Pattinson ’s Batman and find himself gaol in Arkham Asylum .
First introduced as " Unseen Arkham Prisoner , " Barry Keoghan was confirmed to be portrayingThe Batman Epic Crime Saga ’s version of the Jokerin a deleted aspect from the 2022 flick . Keoghan ’s brief moments inThe Batmanmay have set him up for a larger role inMatt Rand ' upcomingThe Batman - Part II , schedule to be released in October 2026 , or in the planned third film in the trilogy . However , there has of late been hypothesis that Barry Keoghan ’s Joker could have a much more important role inThe BatmanandThe Penguin’suniverse .
Barry Keoghan Is Reported To Return In A Solo Joker Series
Barry Keoghan Debuted As An Arkham Prisoner In The Batman
Barry Keoghan ’s first appearance inThe Batmanspurred hopes that his very different interlingual rendition of the Joker would be developed further in next projects in The Batman Epic Crime Saga . While it ’s very potential coming movies could expand on the Joker ’s story , there has also been speculation that Keoghan will recapitulate his villainous role in a solo HBO seriesalong the same melodic line as theColin Farrell - ledThe Penguin . Even thoughJames Gunnhas debunked this speculation , it would be magnificent for Barry Keoghan ’s Joker to get his own show nevertheless .
James Gunn ’s confirmation that a turkey - centric serial publication is"not being discussed nor has even come up at this time"is disappointing , butthis does n’t rule out the possibility of a Barry Keoghan - led series being produced in the future tense . In fact , this could be the perfectThe Batmanspinoff to unfreeze in the infinite between 2026’sPart IIand the subsequentPart III . This could set up Barry Keoghan ’s Joker as the perfectThe Batman - Part IIIvillain , and develop the scoundrel far more than any of theJoker ’s previous alive - action iterations .
How A Joker Show Could Connect The Batman 2 And 3
Another Spinoff Series Set Up The Perfect Villain For The Batman - Part II
Perhaps the most convincing arguing for bring about a serial sharpen on Barry Keoghan ’s Joker is that this could bridge the gap betweenThe Batman - Part IIandPart III . This has already been proven successful , asThe Penguinhas done the precise same thing forThe Batmanand its coming sequel . Colin Farrell retrovert as Oswald " Oz " Cobb fromThe Batman , and the sequel saw Oz stand up to force in the criminal underworld of Gotham City , set up him up as the perfect villain oppositeRobert Pattinson ’s Bruce Wayne inThe Batman - Part II .
While The Penguin has find oneself peachy succeeder on HBO , future spinoffs in Matt Reeves ’ heroic crime saga , especially if featuring the Joker , want Batman .
Barry Keoghan ’s Joker had a likewise small role inThe Batman , though Oz Cobb was give more focus as the lieutenant toJohn Turturro ’s Carmine Falcone , while the Joker was barely seen at all . The Batman - Part IIcould give the Joker a more hearty role , set up him up for a larger persona in a possible solo series , and tee him up as the primary resister ofThe Batman - Part III.No other spinoff show have been announced for The Batman Epic Crime Saga , but afterThe Penguin’ssuccess , it ’s inevitable more are on the wag .
A Joker Show Could Do Something No Previous Movie Has Been Able To
Barry Keoghan’s Joker Series Could Be Developed More Than Any Other
Over the years , the Joker has become one of DC ’s most - adapt characters in live - action at law , allowing many immensely unlike interpretations of the villain to appear in bouncy - natural process . However , developing a solo serial aboutBarry Keoghan ’s Jokerpresents the opportunity for DC Studios to do something no late Joker adaptation has pulled off . flesh the Joker out in a solo serial publication could in reality develop his backstory , which is something that most premature projects , and DC Comics itself , have avoided , which could explain why he became the Joker , what his reliable chronicle is and what true threat he perplex .
Joker ’s Live - natural action Actor
Debut Movie
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Cesar Romero
Batman
The Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne as he investigates a sadistic serial killer targeting key political figures in Gotham. As he delves deeper, he is confronted by the city’s hidden corruption and questions surrounding his own family’s legacy.
1966
Jack Nicholson
1989
Heath Ledger
The Dark Knight
2005
Jared Leto
Suicide Squad
2016
Joaquin Phoenix
Joker
2019
Barry Keoghan
2022
The Joker has always elected to impart his origin write up in DC Comics up to audience interpretation , and this has allowed his springy - action appearances to do the same . It ’s been rare that an on - screenJoker has an actual backstory , meaning The Batman Epic Crime Saga could do something completely novel . Matt Reeves toldIGNin 2022 thatBarry Keoghan ’s Joker has a congenital malady that caused his scarring and haunting smile , and this merit to get more developing . A solo series would be the perfect means to go , break more about the Joker than ever before .
The Joker Would Be A Better Villain In The Batman 3 After A Solo Series
Barry Keoghan’s Joker Would Be The Perfect Villain For The Batman - Part III
prepare Barry Keoghan ’s Joker in a solo series followingThe Batman - Part IIwould help to constitute the villain as a more substantial threat , and would allowThe Batman - Part IIIto jump into the action immediately . No time would be wasted on set up the Joker as an antagonist , as all the groundwork would have already been done . The Batmanintroduced the Joker , and a potential but unconfirmed solo series could reveal more about his origins and his history with Robert Pattinson ’s Batman prior to the release of the macrocosm ’s much - anticipated upcoming movies .
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The Batman follow a unseasoned Bruce Wayne as he enquire a sadistic nonparallel killer targeting key political figures in Gotham . As he dig deeper , he is confront by the city ’s hide corruption and interrogation surrounding his own class ’s legacy .
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