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Willem Dafoe Has a Crazy Idea About a Joker Role in DCU, and It Is Not What You Are Thinking

Published 03/01/2023, 7:30 AM EST

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Neha Chande

Do you remember when in The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger portrayed the character of Joker? How much love the actor received for his outstanding performance in the film! There are talks going on about the new Batman film in the updated DC slate and fans have speculated many actors to play the character and Willem Dafoe is one of them. However, the actor recently shared a crazy idea about his contribution to the character with Jimmy Fallon.

Recently, the American actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. While talking about many things, Jimmy Fallon asked him about playing the devious villain of the DCU in the upcoming film. Speaking about the actor gave voice to the fandom’s wishes, as he said, he already had an idea about it. He mentioned, “I thought it would be cool for me to play an imposter. Like slipstreaming his thing.” And the audience approved by cheering and loud applause.

https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1630793407235870720?s=20

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While he did not poach it to Warner Bros, he just casually revealed it in an interview. The clip has gone viral with the fans appreciating Dafoe. Notably, when James Gunn announced the new Batman movie, fans already wanted the 67-year-old actor to portray the character.

After announcing Superman Legacy, James Gunn announced a Batman film in his last major announcement. While the new DC boss wants to reboot the DCU, he wants to take certain characters’ stories in a different direction. Gunn wants to portray Batman in a different light in the upcoming film. The Brave and the Bold will be the story of Bruce Wayne training his son, Damian. While the film would see a little younger Batman, fans predicted it should have this villain to add a little thrill. And thus, The Lighthouse star comes in.

Fans wanted Willem Dafoe to play the Joker for a long time now

As Willem Dafoe has portrayed villainous roles before in his career, fans think his portrayal of the DC villain would be perfect.

Imagine a Three Jokers movie staring:
– Joaquin Phoenix as the Comedian Joker
– William DaFoe as the Criminal Joker
– Jim Carrey as the Clown Joker
We truly live in a society. Art by me c: pic.twitter.com/pdppXKEvNr
— WGB👑 (commission open) (@WGB05112004) January 22, 2022

a sequel to the batman would be a 10/10 oscar winner if willem dafoe played the joker
— dys (@flowers1nspace) February 25, 2023

before i die i want to see willem dafoe play as joker
— end user license agreement (@okbuddyrevi) February 19, 2023

If Batman Beyond should be made into a live-action movie, I believe the plot should be of the return of Joker from when Robin turns into Joker.
The actors should be:
Elder Bruce Wayne – Michael Keaton
New Batman – Tanner Buchanan
Elder Robin/Joker – Willem Dafoe
Thoughts?
— Dapperin (@ImDapperin) February 20, 2023

@JamesGunn This is a formal petition to make Willem Dafoe your Joker, we all know there are like 59 running around but everyone wants this please make it happen. #MakeWillemDafoeTheJoker #dc #batman #joker #willemdafoe
— reazsu (@reazsu) February 28, 2023

Green Goblin is still my favorite Spider-Man on screen villain… Willem Dafoe portrayed it so well he’s up there with Keith Ledger joker for me
— The Dalai Lama ☮️ (@outafucks2give) February 28, 2023

@JamesGunn if u ever plan on adding joker to ur dc slate be sure to cast willem dafoe!
— yudumbcat (@Nekk00__) February 21, 2023

Him or Willem Dafoe could be the Joker pic.twitter.com/H7hFdekl4N
— George Ashburn (George in Columbus) (@jamdawg1) February 19, 2023

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https://twitter.com/grardo99073826/status/1627705605032148993?t=xAlqqqV2JzQma-B9I0gHKw&s=19

@JamesGunn Can you PLEASE make Willem Dafoe joker for the DCU.
If he doesn’t get to play The Joker ever it will be one of the biggest mistakes and missed opportunities for DC #WillemDafoe #Joker #TheJoker #JamesGunn #DCU #DCUniverse #DC pic.twitter.com/T25dptUrqS
— Logan Burns (@LOGAN_BURNS_) March 1, 2023

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While remembering the Green Goblin, fans shared their desire to cast Willem Dafoe as Joker in the DC films. Do you also want to see the Green Goblin actor as DC’s devious villain? Feel free to share your opinions in the comment box below.

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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