The Batman Joker TV Series Spinoff Rumors Debunked by James Gunn

The Batman spinoff rumors have been circulating for years. A new one involving the Dark Knight’s arch-enemy recently resurfaced, and DC Studios boss James Gunn quickly debunked it.

The Batman debuted in 2022 and launched a new shared cinematic universe that director Matt Reeves has named the “Batman Epic Crime Saga.” The first spinoff was The Penguin TV series, with The Batman co-star Colin Farrell reprising his role. The series was a success with ratings and critics, sparking conversation about which other Batman villains could get a spinoff show. A rumor claimed Barry Keoghan’s Joker, who made a brief appearance in The Batman, was set to get a spinoff TV series set between The Batman Part 2 and 3.

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On Threads, Gunn responded to The Batman spinoff rumor by assuring fans there was “no truth” to it. Gunn clarified that a Joker TV series had not been discussed at the time he wrote the Threads post. He also urged fans not to attack Multiverse Nation, as they were merely one of many outlets reporting the rumor, which originated elsewhere.

One fan asked Gunn if would be interested in a Condiment King TV series. Considering the character is a joke villain created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini for Batman: The Animated Series, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume the fan was kidding or Gunn wouldn’t take this idea seriously. However, Gunn said he would support a Condiment King series by Reeves and that the “ball is in Matt’s court.”

Reeves’ may or may not be interested in using Condiment King, but Batman actor Robert Pattinson is. During The Batman press tour, Pattinson expressed his fondness for Condiment King. Reeves was amused by Pattinson’s admiration for Condiment King but didn’t confirm if he was open to using the character.

Some fans may hope for a Condiment King series over a Joker show. While Joker is undoubtedly Batman’s greatest enemy, fans are growing weary of the Clown Prince of Crime. The character has been used in nearly every time the Batman film series has been rebooted. While the Joker performances by Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, and Keoghan have been spread out over nearly 30 years, the character has also appeared in just about every animated Batman project or video game. That’s not to mention the Joker standalone movies starring Joaquin Phoenix, which earned the ire of most moviegoers with the divisive sequel Joker: Folie à Deux. In simplest terms, many fans are tired of the Joker.

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Directed by the visionary Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson plays a dark, gritty, and tormented caped crusader, looking to save his home from the corruption that eats at it, and the criminals looking to destroy it. With a stellar cast of Andy Serkis, Zoe Kravitz, Collin Farrell, and Jeffrey Wright, The Batman takes a new approach to Gotham’s protector, one not seen since the Nolan trilogy.

Release Date

March 4, 2022

Director

Matt Reeves

Cast

Robert Pattinson , Zoë Kravitz , Jeffrey Wright , Colin Farrell , Paul Dano , John Turturro , Andy Serkis , Peter Sarsgaard , Barry Keoghan , Jayme Lawson , Gil Perez-Abraham , Peter McDonald , Con O’Neill , Alex Ferns , Rupert Penry-Jones , Kosha Engler , Archie Barnes , Janine Harouni , Hana Hrzic , Joseph Walker , Luke Roberts , Oscar Novak , Stella Stocker , Sandra Dickinson , Jack Bennett , Andre Nightingale , Richard James-Neale , Lorraine Tai , Joseph Balderrama , James Eeles

Runtime

176 minutes

Writers

Matt Reeves , Peter Craig , Bob Kane , Bill Finger

Budget

$200 million

Sequel(s)

The Batman Part II

Character(s)

Bruce Wayne / The Batman , Selina Kyle , Lt. James Gordon , Oz / The Penguin , The Riddler , Carmine Falcone , Alfred , District Attorney Gil Colson , Unseen Arkham Prisoner , Bella Reál , Officer Martinez , Kenzie , Chief Mackenzie Bock , Commissioner Pete Savage , Mayor Don Mitchell Jr. , Mrs. Mitchell , Mitchell’s Son , Carla , Annika , Young Riddler , Thomas Wayne , Young Bruce Wayne , Martha Wayne , Dory , Travis , Ritchie , Glen , Cheri , Lead Detective , Another Officer

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Source: James Gunn/Threads