The Batman: How Barry Keoghan's Joker Compares To Other Screen Versions
Since its release a few weeks ago, The Batman has remained a hot topic of conversation amongst fans. A lot of this has to do with the interactive Riddler website given to fans after the film’s credits, which is being updated continuously. But beyond the riddle-solving web page fans have been frequenting, director Matt Reeves has recently released a deleted scene from the movie, which depicts an intense interaction between Robert Pattinson’s Batman and DC’s newest, live action Joker.
The new Clown Prince is being played by Barry Keoghan, who has certainly brought a unique flair to this classic character. Keoghan’s Joker hasn't been given much time in the spotlight (yet), but the performance he gave in the newly-released deleted scene shows lots of promise for his future as one of Batman’s greatest enemies. Although viewers haven't had the chance to learn more about him, here's how Keoghan’s Joker compares to previous live action renditions of the character.
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One of the most noticeable differences between Keoghan and other versions created by those in the past is that Keoghan’s Joker is missing quite a lot of hair. In the past, fans have seen the Joker with a full head of vibrant green hair. Keoghan’s Joker does still have remnants of this iconic style, however most of his hair has been replaced by chemical burns and aggressive scarring. The damage presumably covers his entire body, based on a shot where Joker sifts through papers given to him by Batman. His hands are covered with scars similar to the ones on his head.
This particular style choice is consistent with the Joker’s comic book backstory, where he fell into a vat of acid during one of his earlier scuffles with Batman. Given the
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