The Batman
Filmmaker Kevin Smith is keen on seeingJohnny Depp take up the role of the Jokerin the upcoming DC film , The Batman . There have been rumour of the actor being poised to join the picture show ’s mold as said character and the late fan art depicting as much certainly does the notion justice . The picture show already has some top name such as the likes of Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman , Paul Dano as Riddler ) , and Colin Farrell as Penguin joiningRobert Pattinson as part of the star - studdedBatmanmovie cast , all dally baddie . However , Depp ’s name was recently switch in there .
The 56 - year - old persist one of the more popular faces in Hollywood and , as of 2018 , was the third - most grossing actor in the humankind , having see over $ 10 billion attached to his name . His role asJack Sparrow in thePirates of the Caribbeanmovies is perhaps one of the good he ’s played , although the franchise has moved on without him .
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Smith , a well-thought-of authority on anything pertaining to Batman , was speak on a late sequence of hisFatman Beyondpodcast when he addressed the rumor claiming Depp is in talks to play the Joker in the Matt Reeves ' film . He noted that it was a first in sexual congress to the possibleness of a Joker being inThe Batman , against the backdrop of Joaquin Phoenix winning an Oscar for his purpose as the Clown Prince in 2019 DC hitJoker , a movie thatearned over $ 1 billion at the box office . Smith declared that Depp would be"f - cking perfect"for the part of the character who pull ahead both Phoenix and the at rest Heath Ledger Oscars . He did go on to downplay the possible action , but pointed out that it would be a lot of fun if Depp were to shore the part ( if there is one ) .
Meanwhile , Warner Bros. put theproduction ofThe Batmanon a 14 - day holdlast hebdomad because of coronavirus concerns . The set was due to be incite from London to Liverpool , but the studio apartment has reassert piece of work will stop in order of magnitude to promote the safety of the mould and crew . They also noted that no one on the set has contracted COVID-19 , but the situation will continue to be monitored .
While it would be smashing to see Depp take on the form of the Joker inThe Batman , it ’s more unlikely than it is potential . There are already three villains involved - four if you number Carmine Falcone , played by John Turturro - and there is the feeling that a Joker would just be too much , give his absorb character . If there was anything to the contrive rumor , though , it ’s potential the role could be a pocket-size one set up a potential sequel . Still , for now fans will have to wait and see if the Joker faces off against Pattinson ’s Dark Knight inThe Batmanor a future moving-picture show .
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