James Gunn clarified that there is no Joker spin-off show starring Barry Keoghan.
This is in response to multiple rumors that there is a The Batman spin-off television show of the Joker. Naturally, this has clear inspiration from the very real and highly acclaimed Penguin spin-off show that just recently ended its season.
However, DC Studios co-president James Gunn dispelled those rumors quickly and decisively. On Threads, Gunn said not only are there no plans for a Joker show, but there never have been talks of one.
The Origin of the Joker Rumor
It is not surprising that this rumor would take root. The Joker has always been hot property for Warner Bros. Even despite the box office failure of Joker: Folie à Deux, he continues to remain popular as a character that fans are willing to see multiple versions of him.
Warner Bros. clearly expressed excitement when they released the delete scene starring Batman and the Joker soon after The Batman came out. Additionally, The Batman Joker actor Keoghan reported that he is excited to play the role more of the role in The Batman: Part II. It would make sense for Warner Bros to want another spin-off to bridge the gap between the two films.
The Batman: Part II hits theaters October 2, 2026.
Source: Threads.net
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