The Ultimate Fusion: The Batman's Joker Unveils an Epic Costume Merging Iconic Looks of Heath Ledger and Jared Leto's DC Villains!
The highly anticipated sequel of The Batman raises speculation about the iconic Joker's presence Find out if the enigmatic villain will make a compelling appearance in the thrilling continuation of the DC saga
Barry Keoghan's Joker in The Batman is reimagined in a new fan art, combining elements from Heath Ledger and Jared Leto's portrayals of the iconic DC villain. The character receives a significant introduction in Matt Reeves' 2022 reboot. Alongside the new incarnation of the Dark Knight, other well-known supervillains undergo a transformation for the world of cinema. While The Riddler takes center stage as the main antagonist, Keoghan's Joker makes a brief appearance at the end of the film.
Despite one of his scenes being deleted, fans catch a glimpse of Keoghan's disfigured Joker in promotional material released by Warner Bros. Curiosity arises regarding the origins of his appearance. Although Keoghan's Joker does not wear a costume in the movie, Aaron Bailey Art presents a design that envisions how he might appear if he did don a Joker suit.
Will Joker Be In The Batman 2?
- Whether intentional or not, the artist has managed to create a Joker costume that combines the best elements of Ledger and Leto's iconic portrayals of Batman's arch-nemesis. This representation perfectly captures the vision of Keoghan's Joker, complete with striking white make-up and vibrant green hair, effectively concealing the character's deep disfigurement as seen in The Batman.
There has been much speculation about Joker's presence in the highly anticipated sequel, The Batman - Part II, scheduled for release in 2025. Director Matt Reeves and his team have been tight-lipped about the detailed information so far, as production is rumored to begin this autumn. However, with the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, the progress might face delays if the script is not yet finalized.
Keoghan's desire to reprise his role as the Joker in The Batman - Part II has been previously expressed. However, recent remarks from Reeves imply that he may not be eager to include the iconic villain in the near future. Considering the abundance of Joker portrayals in Batman projects, it wouldn't be surprising if he does not serve as the primary antagonist in the initial trilogy, allowing other villains to take the spotlight instead.
Reeves is expanding the Batman universe through both television and film, making it more intriguing to witness the Joker's origins in a spinoff show on Max, delving deeper into his character before the events of the 2022 movie. With Keoghan's exceptional talent, it would be a missed opportunity not to utilize him as the Joker to the fullest extent possible, even if he does not make an appearance in The Batman - Part II. Only time will reveal the plans the Batman universe has for this interpretation of the Joker.
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