Over time, there have been countless Jokers. Batman’s nemesis has had not only countless iterations in comics but also in films and series. Not every version is as well-known as Heath Ledger. Sometimes a character isn’t even allowed to be called the Joker, even though they are clearly the Joker.
Throughout the years, there have not only been many movies and series about Batman, but also many Jokers. The most famous are probably Heath Ledger from The Dark Knight and Joaquin Phoenix from Joker. But many other representations also deserve appreciation.
A more modern series from the Batman mythos is Gotham. It aired from 2014 to 2019 and told the story of a young Gordon, who ensured law and order as a policeman in Gotham over 5 seasons. Although there is no Batman, there are many iconic villains like the Penguin or the Riddler. The Joker is also present, even though the name is never mentioned.
First the Joker, later the Jedi
Who are Jeremiah and Jerome Valeska? In Gotham, various villains from the Batman universe are introduced. Among them are Mr. Freeze, the Riddler, and the Penguin. Among the meanest villains in the series are the twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska.
Both are played by Cameron Monaghan, and like the Joker, chaos is the most important thing for both of them. They are brutal, ruthless, and always have a joke on their lips.
In the series itself, they are never referred to as Joker
because they were not allowed to. Monaghan himself confirmed this, as reported by Screen Rant. Warner Bros. forbade the series from using the name and the green hair. This seems strange, as the other villains appear with their well-known names. It was also said that he is not the Joker at all.
Aside from that, he is clearly meant to represent the Joker. Jerome has a disfigured face in the course of the third season that resembles the Joker design from The Joker: Death of the Family. With the iconic scar known from The Dark Knight.
However, Jeremiah was apparently allowed to use the green hair in the 5th season, as he appears there in his iconic purple suit.
Both portrayals in the series are, however, like in a comic. A more realistic representation like in The Dark Knight or The Joker should not be expected here. Despite the slight trash factor, it is one of the best representations of the Joker, which could especially please many comic fans.
Fans of Star Wars will know Cameron Monaghan. Nowadays, Cameron Monaghan is particularly known for a role in a Star Wars series. In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, he plays Cal Kestis, a Jedi who escaped during Order 66 between Episode 3 and 4 and tries in his own way to continue the teachings of the Jedi.
The Joker is one of the most iconic villains of all time. To this day, countless products featuring the clown are released. Just this month, a new movie was released. He is so popular that he even increased player numbers for the failed Suicide Squad game: Suicide Squad brings Joker, increases player count on Steam by 1,000%, has nothing to laugh about.
