Nolan ultimately decided that the Joker would not return in The Dark Knight Rises and dispelled rumors that he would use unused footage from The Dark Knight to bring Ledger back.

Does the Joker appear in The Dark Knight Rises?

Nolan had plans for the Joker after The Dark Knight, and in the end, he decided not to mention him in the sequel, The Dark Knight Rises – but even though it might seem strange, Nolan had a big reason not to do it.

Is the Joker Still Alive in Dark Knight Rises?

Nothing is heard of the character after that, although the fact Batman never hunts him again, it's assumed Joker stayed locked up. Director Christopher Nolan chose to not to include or mention the character at all in The Dark Knight Rises, out of respect for Ledger.

Is Joker and The Dark Knight connected?

Joker (2019) is a stand-alone film which doesn't have ties to any other DC film, be it any film from the DCEU, Dark Knight trilogy or any other film made.

Who else was up for the Joker in The Dark Knight?

Other actors interested in playing the Joker in The Dark Knight were Lachy Hulme, Adrien Brody, Steve Carell, and Robin Williams. The latter had a difficult history with DC Comics and the Batman universe, as he was approached to play the Joker in Burton's 1989 film.

The Joker's Original Role in The Dark Knight Rises

Who is the villain in Dark Knight Rises?

Tom Hardy as Bane: A mysterious and physically imposing villain who was excommunicated from the League of Shadows and portrays himself as a "liberator of pain" and revolutionary. He is desperate to continue Ra's al Ghul's legacy by destroying Gotham.

Is Arthur Fleck the real Joker?

Arthur Fleck, later known as the Joker, is a failed comedian who, following his great lack of success and respect, loses his mental stability until he becomes a nihilistic, sociopathic killer calling himself Joker, aiming himself to make Gotham smile in his way.

Is Thomas Wayne the Joker's dad?

Later, Arthur goes to Arkham State Hospital and steals his mother's records, and finds out that he was in fact adopted, and that Thomas Wayne is not his father and that Penny is not his true mother.

Is the Joker Thomas Wayne's son?

One of the mysteries in director Todd Phillips' Joker is whether Arthur Fleck really is the son of Thomas Wayne as his mother Penny Fleck claimed. Both Wayne himself and Alfred Pennyworth said it was untrue and that Penny was delusional, hence her eventual stay in Arkham Asylum.

Is the Joker Batman's brother?

No, Batman and Joker are not related.

Official confirmation will be required before we can consider Todd Phillips' Joker to be the brother of the much younger Bruce Wayne. Until then, they aren't officially related. In other comic updates, check out what Pink Kryptonite does to Superman.

Why does Bane wear a mask?

After Bane helped Talia al Ghul escape from the Pit, he was attacked by prisoners. However, a doctor failed to treat him and left him in chronic pain. Out of gratitude for saving his daughter, Ra's al Ghul liberated Bane from the Pit and provided him with a crude prototype mask to numb his pain.

Why is Scarecrow the judge in Dark Knight Rises?

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When Bane freed the prisoners from Blackgate Prison, Scarecrow was one of the thousands of prisoners who were freed. Once liberated, Scarecrow presided over a "kangaroo court" trial wherein the rich aristocracy of Gotham were persecuted and were given a choice between death and exile.

Who was a better villain, Bane or Joker?

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To exacerbate matters further, he has even initiated the events of the Injustice universe, engineering the death of a pregnant Lois and Superman's resulting authoritarian regime. His nefarious deeds surpass more than Bane's; they overshadow nearly every villain in the DC universe.

Why is the Joker never mentioned in The Dark Knight Rises?

The Joker is not mentioned in The Dark Knight Rises as Nolan felt it was "inappropriate" to acknowledge "a real-life tragedy" in referencing Ledger's death.

Who is the Joker's lover?

Mad Love introduces Harley Quinn as a former psychologist named Harleen Quinzel who fell in love with the Joker during her internship at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum and details her transformation into the Joker's villainous accomplice Harley Quinn, as well as the Joker's lack of respect for Harley.

How did Heath Ledger pass away?

Ledger died in January 2008 from an accidental overdose as a result of prescription drug abuse.

Who is Joker's real dad?

Image via Warner Bros. Key to Arthur's spiral is new information he learns from his mother Penny (Frances Conroy), with whom he lives. Arthur finds a letter Penny has written to Thomas Wayne, claiming that Wayne is Arthur's real father.

What mental illness does the Joker have?

The psychopathology Arthur exhibits is unclear, preventing diagnosis of psychotic disorder or schizophrenia; the unusual combination of symptoms suggests a complex mix of features of certain personality traits, namely psychopathy and narcissism (he meets DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder).

Who is Joker's real mom?

In comic books the Joker's father looms semi-large in the super-villain's loose backstory, but in Joker—the new origin story in theaters Friday—it's his mother who takes center stage. Penny Fleck (played by Frances Conroy) is a meek, sickly woman who relies on her son, Arthur (Joaquin Phoenix), to take care of her.

How does Joker's mom know Thomas Wayne?

I asked Todd how Thomas Wayne would've know Arthur's mother. The backstory was that Arthur's mother had worked for Thomas in his home, and she was a beautiful woman who Thomas was attracted to and it led to a physical relationship. Later in life, she's in and out of mental institutions.

Is Thomas Wayne Bane's father?

Wayne was once suspected to be the father of Bane. However, DNA testing proved this to be false, and Bane's real father was recently revealed to be King Snake.

Who is Batman's brother?

The original Thomas Wayne Jr. was an assassin and was eventually possessed by Deadman, while an alternate version became Owlman. The current Thomas Wayne Jr., introduced as Lincoln March, claims to be Bruce's long-lost brother, creating uncertainty and potential for Batman's character development.

Are Bruce Wayne and Arthur Fleck half brothers?

The document not only indicates that his mother suffered from delusional psychosis and narcissistic personality disorder but also reveals her conviction for endangering the welfare of her child. So, there is clear indication that 'Joker' Arthur Fleck and 'Batman' Bruce Wayne are not siblings or half-brothers.

Is the Joker's Girlfriend Real?

Everything seems to be going swimmingly until Arthur lets himself into Sophie's apartment after his mother's death, and she barely recognizes him. Viewers then see alternate versions of Sophie's scenes where Arthur is interacting with thin air, clearly indicating that the entire relationship was a fabrication.

Why did the Joker turn bad?

The Joker has had various possible origin stories during his decades of appearances. The most common story involves his falling into a tank of chemical waste that bleaches his skin white and turns his hair green and lips bright red; the resulting disfigurement drives him insane.