News > Joker series ft. Keoghan in development at DCU? Gunn slaps down the rumour

Joker series ft. Keoghan in development at DCU? Gunn slaps down the rumour

Barry Keoghan debuted as the Joker in The Batman Part 1, appearing in the finale scene where Bruce Wayne visits Arkham Asylum. His brief portrayal as Arthur Fleck excited fans, who were looking forward to seeing how the character might develop within the DC Universe. Rumours circulated that a Joker series with Barry in the lead role was being planned by James Gunn and Matt Reeves. However, Gunn quickly dismissed the idea.