Barry Keoghan discusses potential return as The Joker in The Batman 2
Barry Keoghan, known for his role in Batman, hints at reprising The Joker character in The Batman 2, expressing enthusiasm about the exciting prospect of returning to the iconic role
Barry Keoghan, who played The Joker in a previous Batman film, hinted at the possibility of reprising his role in the next installment and expressed excitement about the potential opportunity. In the world of comic book adaptations, Batman stands out as a character who has been continually reinvented for the live-action screen.
Famous actors like Val Kilmer, George Clooney, and Christian Bale have all portrayed the iconic DC hero. The latest portrayal of the character took a different approach, casting a younger version of Bruce Wayne, played by Robert Pattinson. The 2022 release of "The Batman" received widespread praise and acclaim.
Pattinson’s portrayal of the character and Paul Dano’s performance as The Riddler received high praise from reviewers. The final scene of the film shows Dano’s Riddler conversing with another inmate at Arkham Asylum. At first obscured in darkness, the figure is briefly revealed at the end of the scene, unveiling the newest iteration of The Joker.
Batman's arch-nemesis has been portrayed by various actors, including Jared Leto, Heath Ledger, and now Barry Keoghan. Keoghan's potential return as the villain in The Batman 2 is hinted at in recent comments he made during an interview with Etalk.
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"I can't speak about it, but it would be thrilling, right? To see the Joker brought back to life." The actor continued, "my smile says it all, you know what that means."
The Batman Part II is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025. We'll keep you updated as casting rumors and plot details start to emerge.
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Editor's P/S
As a Batman fan, I am thrilled at the prospect of Barry Keoghan returning as The Joker in The Batman 2. Keoghan's portrayal of the iconic villain in the first film was both chilling and captivating, and I believe he has the potential to bring even more depth and complexity to the role in the sequel. The Joker is one of the most iconic villains in comic book history, and I can't wait to see what Keoghan does with the character next.
I also appreciate the fact that Keoghan is so enthusiastic about the possibility of returning to the role. His excitement is infectious, and it makes me even more excited for the film. I believe that Keoghan's passion for the character will translate into an even better performance in The Batman 2. I can't wait to see what he does with the role next.
