One of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, Bill Skarsgård, has pitched his dreamDCUrole asThe Brave and the Bold’s Joker, stoking the fan-casting flames. DC Studios' rebooted cinematic franchise, the DC Universe, is underway withCreature Commandosleading the charge on Max. While the DCU’s live-action offerings will debut withSupermanon July 11, there is no word yet on when Batman will join with his own solo movie. It was confirmed in June 2023 thatThe Flashdirector, Andy Muschietti, is due to direct, although there have been no casting confirmations yet.
Talking to Josh Horowitz on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Bill Skarsgård has thrown his hat into the ring in a bid toportrayThe Brave and the Bold’s Joker, asserting “I have a really f***ing cool Joker in me.” Skarsgård’s most recent comic book movie role was as the eponymous character inThe Crow, though he has also had a hand in Marvel movies as Kro inEternalsand the short-lived Zeitgeist inDeadpool 2. Skarsgård is one of the most popular picks to portray the Joker infuture DC movie installments. The full interview is below:
What Bill Skarsgard’s Batman Casting Comments Mean
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The Brave and the Boldhasn’t received concrete production updates beyond its confirmed director, Andy Muschietti. Skarsgård’s expressed preference may be well-received by certain fan-casters, butit does not mean he is in talks or hinting at intended casting decisions. In fact, Muschietti recently delivered the disappointing update thatThe Brave and the Boldhas “been postponed a bit” in an interview withVorterix. With that being said, the door may be open a little wider for Skarsgård’s Joker than most.
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Bill Skarsgård is renowned for portraying highly expressive characters, withIt’s Pennywise the Clown being among his most illustrious roles. Incidentally,Andy Muschietti directed bothItandIt Chapter Two, meaning he and Skarsgård have an established working relationship that could feasibly translate to the DCU. Furthermore,Jason Momoa’s recent casting as the DCU’s Loboshows that the franchise’s finger is on the pulse when it comes to vindicating popular fan-casts. Unfortunately, it may be quite some time yet until the DCU’s Joker is confirmed.
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I hope Bill Skarsgård’s wish is granted. It certainly isn’t hard to see the parallels between Pennywise the Clown and DC’s Joker, with both being terrifying examples of a coulrophobe’s worst nightmare. Following Skarsgård’s comments, I thinkthe only thing standing in the way of delivering on one of the most popular picks for the role is the risk that he might be a little too frighteningor extreme for a franchise that so far looks to be adopting a more lighthearted tone.
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Still, it isn’t as if Skarsgård is constrained to horror-tinged roles, with his Marvel movie roles being prime examples. Furthermore, while other popular casting decisions for the Joker comprise older actors, I think the 34-year-old Skarsgård is the perfect age to ensurehis rendition of the Jokercan go the distance in the DCU’s future. Nevertheless, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the next update onThe Brave and the Bold.
The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
