Joker's Backstory In The Batman: Origin, Scars, Injuries & Pattinson Past
Here's what we know about Joker's backstory in The Batman, from his facial scarring to his intimate familiarity with Robert Pattinson's vigilante. With Paul Dano as Riddler and Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Matt Reeves' 2022 noir-fest The Batman isn't found wanting for major DC villains. Nevertheless, Reeves sneaked a third big baddie into his finished cut — Barry Keoghan's Joker. Although reports had the Eternals actor pegged as Hollywood's new Clown Prince ahead of release, the scene in question remains highly elusive. Not only does Keoghan never fully reveal himself onscreen, but his character is credited as «Unnamed Arkham Prisoner,» retaining an aura of mystery as he poses a friendly riddle toward the recently incarcerated Edward Nashton.
Matt Reeves quickly dropped the pretense and admitted Keoghan was indeed his Joker, but also confirmed a very different introduction had been filmed. Rather than charming Riddler in Arkham toward the movie's end, The Batman originally had Batman confront his nemesis in a much longer scene. That tantalizing exchange has now been released online by Warner Bros., affording fans a detailed glimpse of Barry Keoghan's Joker design, and dropping subtle clues as to his villainous backstory.
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As if the character would have it any other way, The Batman's Joker remains largely an enigma, but as fresh details — and, more importantly, fresh footage — emerge, what kind of Joker picture can be built from the various pieces scattered through both The Batman and its accompanying deleted scene?
The Batman stops short of providing a full visual of Barry Keoghan's Joker, but even from behind his Arkham cell, extreme
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