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6:17p, 1/9/26
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I've also have been seeing speculation - in more than one place, which could lead some credence to the idea - that Barry Keoghan's Joker isn't actually the Joker, but rather an acolyte of the Joker. Since he was technically never referred to as the Joker in-movie, if Reeves wanted to go a different direction, with, say, a bigger actor in the third movie, with a different look, maybe Keoghan's character in Part II is simply some kind of acolyte/fanboy/harbinger of the real deal. Which is an idea I would be for, seeing as I thought the inclusion/look of the character was the only slight misstep in The Batman.
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In reply to TCTTS • 6:51p, 1/9/26
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That would be horrible unless they completely change both characters' roles and backstory. All of these characters do what they do for a reason, and I don't think you screw too much with Batman's Rogue Gallery. His list of villains and their depth is one of the best parts about Batman. I do agree that Reeves will find a way to give us a twist we aren't looking for, though.

I'm still one of those who would absolutely love a gritty and realistic Mr. Freeze. Maybe we get that in a Part III.
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In reply to Lathspell • 7:01p, 1/9/26
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Agreed. It'd cause too much uproar. I would much prefer this route instead…

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In reply to TCTTS • 7:03p, 1/9/26
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Also, I could easily Gilda's villainous actions somehow leading to Harvey being burned. That would be even more tragic.
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6:25p, 1/10/26
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Now this makes sense, would certainly connect the dots, and finally/officially introduce the Court of Owls as has been long-suspected/rumored. The role of Harvey Dent's father is apparently the last big character left to cast, and the fact that Reeves originally went after Brad Pitt for the role tells us it's an important/juicy part. Harvey trying to do actual good while either knowing or eventually learning that his father is part of the Court of Owls? That's great drama. All the while Dent's wife is potentially on some kind of secret/murderous revenge plot? Sign me up.




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In reply to TCTTS • 8:27a, 1/11/26
TCTTS said:
I've also have been seeing speculation - in more than one place, which could lead some credence to the idea - that Barry Keoghan's Joker isn't actually the Joker, but rather an acolyte of the Joker. Since he was technically never referred to as the Joker in-movie, if Reeves wanted to go a different direction, with, say, a bigger actor in the third movie, with a different look, maybe Keoghan's character in Part II is simply some kind of acolyte/fanboy/harbinger of the real deal. Which is an idea I would be for, seeing as I thought the inclusion/look of the character was the only slight misstep in The Batman.


Interesting theory on the acolyte but why would Batman take the Riddler's file to an acolyte?
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In reply to VP at Pierce and Pierce • 8:38a, 1/11/26
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A) That's a deleted scene, not technically canon.

B) The theory requires Reeves to have changed his mind in the interim; that he meant for Keoghan to be the Joker in the first movie, but would now be going a different direction, with a different actor. So a retcon, not originally an acolyte.
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In reply to TCTTS • 9:52a, 1/11/26
Got it, thanks for clarifying.
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1:06a, 1/12/26
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AI or not, this some crazy good/inventive fanart...

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In reply to TCTTS • 1:40a, 1/12/26
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I wonder if the deal will be that Chris Dent and the Court of Owls have groomed Harvey to have a second Talon/assassin personality the conscious Harvey isn't aware of.

That would be another way to work toward his eventual psychotic break and transformation into two-face.
Thanks and gig'em
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