Nosferatu’s Bill Skarsgård Reveals Which Batman Villain He Thinks It’d Be ‘Sick’ to Play

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As a long-time comic book fan and avid gamer who has grown up with Batman being a significant part of my formative years, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at Bill Skarsgård‘s recent comments about his desire to play the Joker in a Batman movie. Having already proven his versatility as an actor with chilling performances in movies like It and Nosferatu, not to mention his stints in other comic book adaptations, I believe that he would bring a unique, captivating take on the Clown Prince of Crime to life on the silver screen.

His admiration for Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker performance in The Dark Knight and the profound impact it had on him as an aspiring actor further solidifies my belief that Skarsgård is the perfect choice for this role. I eagerly await any official announcements regarding his involvement in future DCU projects, and can only hope that one day we’ll get to witness his Joker gracing our screens.

And as a final thought, if Andy Muschietti’s The Brave and the Bold is indeed considering Skarsgård for the Joker role, I can’t help but wonder what it would be like to see Pennywise and the Joker face off in a twisted, terrifying showdown. Now that would be pretty sick!

Bill Skarsgård thinks playing the Joker in a Batman movie would be “pretty sick.”

Bill Skarsgård is recognized for his portrayal of Pennywise in both It films – 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two. In addition, he will reprise the role in the upcoming HBO series It: Welcome to Derry, set to premiere in 2025. More recently, Skarsgård appeared as Count Orlok in Robert Eggers’ modern adaptation of Nosferatu, currently screening in cinemas across the United States.

After appearing in films based on comic books such as Deadpool 2 (2018), Eternals (2021) and The Crow (2024), Skarsgård now expresses enthusiasm about the possibility of portraying DC’s Joker, or The Clown Prince of Crime.

On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Skarsgård shared that he was fondly known as a “Batman fan” during his childhood years.

Bill Skarsgård thinks there’s a ‘cool’ Joker somewhere in him

When asked which role between Batman and the Joker he’d prefer to take on at this stage of his career, Skarsgård replied, “I’m not sure, dude. I believe there might be a really intriguing Joker lurking within me. I think that would be quite exciting.

Alexander Skarsgård expressed his admiration for Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008), stating that it is his preferred depiction among all previous performances. “I was around 17 years old when I first watched Heath’s performance,” Skarsgård said. “After he passed away, I was an aspiring actor and his character, as well as his tragic death, had a profound impact on me.

As a long-time fan of comic books and superhero movies, I must say I’m intrigued by the ongoing developments regarding the DC Universe (DCU). Having grown up reading stories featuring iconic characters like Batman and the Joker, it’s an exciting time to see these worlds come alive on the big screen.

However, I find myself a bit perplexed at this moment, as no official casting announcement has been made for who will play the Joker in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU. This uncertainty adds to the anticipation, but it also leaves fans like me eagerly waiting for more news.

Intriguingly, Andy Muschietti, who directed Bill Skarsgård in the two It movies, has been tapped to work on The Brave and the Bold within the DCU. Given Muschietti’s proven track record with complex characters like Pennywise, I can’t help but wonder if he might bring a fresh perspective to the Joker as well, should the character appear in that film.

In my opinion, it would be fascinating to see how this talented director approaches such an iconic villain, especially considering the rich history and various interpretations of the Joker across different mediums. The DCU is poised for greatness, and I eagerly await more updates on its journey.

“I don’t know exactly where he is with it,” Skarsgård said of Muschietti’s The Brave and the Bold.

In the meantime, Barry Keoghan takes on the character of the Joker in Matt Reeves’ Batman Criminal Masterpiece, while Joaquin Phoenix has previously returned to his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker in the 2024 movie, Joker: Duet of Madness.

Or more concisely: Barry Keoghan plays the Joker in Matt Reeves’ Batman Crime Saga, and Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as the Joker in the 2024 film, Joker: Twin Insanity.

Originally reported by Brandon Schreur on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-01-03 20:10