Prepare to enter the world of Gotham City in a whole new way! While the big screen adventures of Robert Pattinson’s Batman are unfolding, whispers of a potential HBO series starring Barry Keoghan’s Joker are making waves. This isn’t just a passing rumour – it’s a calculated move to deepen the narrative arc of ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The buzz began with a comment from Devin Faraci on the Marvelvision podcast. Faraci claims that a Joker series could be the perfect bridge between the upcoming ‘The Batman Part II’ and ‘The Batman Part III.’ He suggests this tactic mirrors the strategy used for ‘The Penguin,’ where Colin Farrell first appeared in ‘The Batman’ and later landed his own spin-off series. Faraci also hinted that Keoghan could be a main villain in ‘The Batman Part III.’
While Warner Bros. hasn’t confirmed anything, the possibility is very intriguing. Matt Reeves, director of ‘The Batman,’ has already revealed he’s been in discussions with Warner Bros. about expanding the Batman universe beyond the films. With the success of ‘The Batman,’ this wouldn’t be a surprise.
Keoghan’s Joker made a brief but impactful appearance at the end of ‘The Batman,’ sharing a chilling laugh with Paul Dano’s Riddler within Arkham Asylum. A five-minute scene featuring Batman interrogating the Joker was cut from the film but later released online, giving fans a glimpse of what could be. The idea of a full-fledged Joker series, potentially exploring his origin story or his sinister plans for Gotham, is a thrilling prospect.
With Reeves’ vision of a sprawling Batman universe taking shape, it seems ‘The Joker’ might be laughing his way to HBO soon enough. Stay tuned, because this development could be the beginning of something big for the world of Batman and his iconic adversaries.
