James Gunn recently denied rumors of a Joker spinoff show with Barry Keoghan as the lead. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Matt Reeves was asked about reintroducing the Joker and emphasized the need for “a fresh way to do it” following various recent portrayals of the character.

This discussion comes after the success of the HBO Max series The Penguin, which expanded on Reeves’ The Batman universe.

Toward the end of The Batman, Reeves hinted at the Joker’s possible existence in the universe, though it was never confirmed. Keoghan has expressed interest in returning to the DC universe after his brief appearance in The Batman, but Reeves noted that the Joker should be introduced at the right moment. Reeves has implied that they envision Keoghan’s Joker as part of a new story that complements the upcoming Batman films. They aim to bring a fresh perspective to the Joker-Batman dynamic, similar to the innovative approach taken for The Penguin in his series.

The Joker’s introduction into the new Batman universe is expected to provide a new and unique take on the character. Given the distinct tone and complexity of The Batman, fans anticipate that Reeves has something substantial planned for the Joker.