Barry Keoghan left a lasting impression with his brief but memorable portrayal of the Joker in 2022’s The Batman. As Matt Reeves gears up to begin filming The Batman 2, there is ongoing speculation if Keoghan will return to his role as Gotham’s infamous villain. While Keoghan has remained tight-lipped about his return, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility. Meanwhile, Reeves has hinted at new challenges for Batman, emphasizing a narrative that delves deeper into Gotham’s corruption while maintaining the grounded, gritty tone that defined the first film.
Barry Keoghan on whether he’ll return as Joker in The Batman Part 2
Barry Keoghan recently spoke about the possibility his return as the Joker in The Batman 2. When asked about reprising his role, Keoghan played coy and said, “I can’t say much. The camera is looking right at me. We’ll see where that goes. Again, it was an incredible experience…and yeah, I can’t say…,” keeping details about his potential involvement under wraps. (via Variety)
Keoghan’s brief appearance as an unnamed Arkham prisoner in The Batman suggested he was the Joker, but director Matt Reeves cautioned against assuming the character will play a major role in the sequel in 2022.
In a recent interview with SFX Magazine, Reeves revealed the first official plot details for the sequel. The film will center on Batman investigating a new mystery. It will delve deeper into Gotham’s corruption and explore Bruce Wayne’s personal struggles. (via Deadline)
Reeves stated, “[It’s] going to dig into the epic story about deeper corruption and it goes into places [Bruce Wayne] couldn’t anticipate in the first one.” He emphasized that the film will explore elements planted in the first movie, expanding on aspects of Batman that audiences haven’t seen before.
As the storyline of The Batman 2 continues to evolve, the possibility of Barry Keoghan’s Joker return remains uncertain. While the exact role of the Joker is still undefined, Reeves’ focus on a grounded and complex narrative suggests that any involvement would be carefully integrated into the story.
