THE BATMAN: DC Studios Boss James Gunn Says There's "Absolutely No Truth" To THE JOKER Series Rumors

THE BATMAN: DC Studios Boss James Gunn Says There's "Absolutely No Truth" To THE JOKER Series Rumors

DC Studios' James Gunn has responded to recent reports that Matt Reeves is developing a TV series revolving around The Joker which would lead directly into the events of The Batman Part III. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Nov 09, 2024 06:11 AM EST
Filed Under: The Batman

Earlier this week, news broke that filmmaker Matt Reeves is reportedly developing a TV series revolving around Barry Keoghan's Joker, bridging the gap between The Batman Part II and The Batman Part III.

Supposedly developed in the same vein as The Penguin, The Joker would lead directly into the threequel where the Clown Prince of Crime takes centre stage as the Caped Crusader's main foe. 

Fans got pretty excited, but DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has now debunked the rumour and discredited everyone from World of Reel to Slash Film and Jeff Sneider after they all claimed to have heard this was in the works from inside sources. 

"Turn on threads and everyone is asking me about this," Gunn said of the reports. "No there is absolutely no truth to this. A Joker series is not being discussed nor has even come up at this time. Sorry."

This doesn't mean we won't get to see Robert Pattinson's Batman fight The Joker, though many fans are eager to see the hero do battle with villains he hasn't crossed paths with on screen before (multiple times in the Harlequin of Hate's case).

Doing the rounds to promote The Penguin, Reeves was asked if fans could expect to see The Court of Owls in The Batman - Part II. He responded, "We can't comment on the movie because we are doing the movie and then you'd know what movie we're doing and we're not going to say that yet."

If they do appear (and there's been nothing in The Penguin so far to suggest that's the plan), we'd imagine Reeves would drop many of the group's fantastical elements should they appear in The Batman - Part II, he sure isn't denying he has plans for them. In 2022, Robert Pattinson said, "I'd love to do something like Court of Owls."

Later, the filmmaker confirmed the script is finished and that production begins next year. "Oz does become one of the entry points into the movie. I can't tell you where it goes from there, except to say that we're super excited about it," he teased. 

Check out Gunn's response to this rumour below and keep checking back here for updates on The Batman franchise as we have them.

Oh, and on the plus side, the filmmaker did share a couple of brief Superman updates. 

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CoHost
CoHost - 11/9/2024, 6:48 AM
Yeah we kinda figured that out.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 11/9/2024, 7:11 AM
I want my JONKLE TV
Forthas
Forthas - 11/9/2024, 7:33 AM
James Gunn is bitter because fans are not clamoring for any Peacemaker spinoffs. Wonder why...
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 11/9/2024, 7:40 AM
Considering how much money they've just burned on 'Folie à Deux' - and so much stank remaining - it's difficult to believe they'll be ANY Joker-related material for a LONG, LONG time.

I mean, who would repeat such a rumour? Who?
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 11/9/2024, 8:10 AM
@BillyBatson1000 - "Who would repeat such a rumour? Who?"

Reliable sources actually. Keep in mind this hypothetical Joker project would be years away from now, like 2028 years away.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 11/9/2024, 9:05 AM
@TheJok3r - Bro, this is sarcasm. As in 'Comic Book Movie' news repeated that rumour.

Have you ever faked a sarcasm?
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 11/9/2024, 9:07 AM
@BillyBatson1000 - It wasn't clear, sorry.
RolandD
RolandD - 11/9/2024, 12:23 PM
@BillyBatson1000 - I see what you did there. 😂
Nolanite
Nolanite - 11/9/2024, 4:05 PM
@BillyBatson1000 - once again, that movie has nothing to do with DC. It was between WB and the hack known as Todd Phillips.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 11/9/2024, 4:27 PM
@Nolanite - That's true, this is a hill Mr Phillips built and can die on. But the branding is 'Joker', and I think it'll receive a commercial rest. Batsonite out.
Nolanite
Nolanite - 11/10/2024, 12:51 PM
@BillyBatson1000 - I doubt it, Joker is too big of a name to let it sit out for a while. But giving him something in the background is probably best for now.
Nolanite out
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 11/10/2024, 2:52 PM
@Nolanite - Respecting your difference of opinion and acknowledging "Nolanite out".
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 11/9/2024, 7:57 AM
Thank goodness for that.

Barry Keoghan's Joker in a series and as the final antagonist of the trilogy would have killed all excitement for this franchise.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 11/9/2024, 8:05 AM
Do people really expect him to confirm something that's leaked ? of course he's going to deny it until they're ready to announce it. Consider this Joker series won't see the light of day until 2027 at the earliest, there's no reason to announce it this early.
TheShape9859
TheShape9859 - 11/9/2024, 8:07 AM
Hard pass from me if it ever does get made
LSHF
LSHF - 11/9/2024, 8:29 AM
James Gunn; writer, director, rumor debunker.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 11/9/2024, 8:41 AM
No shock. lol Gunn is pissing on these bullshit scoopers
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 11/9/2024, 9:10 AM
They’re busy working on the Harcourt spin off instead 🙄
HermanM
HermanM - 11/9/2024, 9:32 AM
In Gunn we trust
folieaturd
folieaturd - 11/9/2024, 10:02 AM
Barry looks perfect for a Killer Klowns From Outer Space remake
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bobevanz
bobevanz - 11/9/2024, 11:04 AM
You know what'd be nice? If those Twitter clowns would ask James Gunn before posting all this made up garbage. Then again they wouldn't have a job, and neither would some other people 😏
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/9/2024, 11:15 AM
Do a Hush series or Court Of Owls after Penguin.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 11/9/2024, 12:32 PM
Rather see a Harvey Dent series.

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