Casting The Batman Sequels' Potential Villains
As The Batman starts off a new trilogy, here are all the actors who could perfectly fit some potential villains to come. Paul Dano's Riddler in The Batman took inspiration from the likes of the Zodiac Killer, being a far cry from Jim Carrey's zany Ed Nygma/Riddler in Batman Forever and clearly cementing the grittier, darker, more realistic tone for Matt Reeves' The Batman trilogy. In The Batman's three-hour runtime is also Colin Farrell's Penguin and John Turturro's Carmine Falcone, whose interpretations both honored their respective villains' essence while they also provided a fresher take that complements Dano's reimagined Riddler. In fact, of all its prime villains, Turturro's Falcone might be The Batman's best villain change because of the movie's more in-depth exploration of the character, especially in comparison to previous interpretations.
The Batman also teased Barry Keoghan's Joker, with a later-released deleted scene showcasing more of Keoghan's portrayal. Despite the questionable choice of neglecting to use Joaquin Phoenix's Joker just three years after his interpretation and instead choosing to create another iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime, Keoghan's acid burn-scarred Joker still holds much promise. The Joker is the most crucial villain to include in a Batman trilogy, and filling the role is a tall order for any actor to take on, especially after Jared Leto's highly mocked performance in Suicide Squad. However, considering how favored Keoghan was for Dune: Part 2's Feyd Rautha for his ability to perform formidable characters, the next Joker appearance in The Batman sequels will no doubt be something to look forward to.
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