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Irish actor Barry Keoghan is rapidly becoming one of the most talked about stars in Hollywood. With films like the emotional and heartwarmingThe Banshees of Inisherinand the disturbingSaltburn, Keoghan has proved that he has the versatility to tackle diverse roles. His cameo appearance in 2022’sThe Batmanas an Arkham prisoner who turns out to be the Joker, is getting fans extremely excited about the sequel.
The talented star looks to be continuing to sign on high-profile projects. According to the latest reports coming in, Keoghan is in talks to star in a heist thriller namedCrime 101alongside two Marvel veterans Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo. Here’s what we know about this exciting project and the rumored collaboration.
Barry Keoghan, Mark Ruffalo, And Chris Hemsworth Could Be The Dream Team Of This Crime Thriller
While MCU stars Mark Ruffalo andChris Hemsworthare bonafide superstars thanks to their MCU gigs as well as their film choices outside of the franchise,Barry Keoghanis well on his way to reaching this status in Hollywood. The Irish star has made people sit up and take notice of his talent in films likeThe Banshees of InisherinandSaltburn, both of which showcased a completely different aspect of his ability.
TheEternalsactor is reportedly set to collaborate on a big project with fellow Marvel alums Ruffalo and Hemsworth titledCrime 101which is based on American author Don Winslow’s novella of the same name. The narrative deals with jewel thefts that are seemingly connected to Columbian drug cartels.
While the plot of the film is yet to be revealed, a report inDeadlinestates that Keoghan is currently in talks for a key role alongside theAvengersactors. The film which will be directed by Bart Layton, is also said to be produced by Hemsworth along with Ben Grayson for a theater release in 2025.
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Most recently, Keoghan was lauded for his performance in the successful Apple TV+ limited seriesMasters of the Air. Fans of the star will be hoping that this exciting collaboration between the 3 Marvel actors takes off soon.
Did Barry Keoghan Confirm His Appearance As The Joker InThe Batman 2?
Matt Reeves’The Batmanstarring Robert Pattinson was a dark and gritty portrayal of the superhero based on the Batman Detective Comics that earned the director and his lead actor a lot of praise from audiences and critics. One of the key moments in the film came right at the end when The Riddler played by Paul Dano is seen talking to a shadowy figure in the Arkham prison.
It is learned that this character is none other than Batman’s greatest nemesis,the Joker played by Irish star Barry Keoghan. Incidentally, a deleted 5-minute scene featuring a confrontation between Batman and the Joker which did not feature in the film, was later released online and gained a lot of hype, especially for theSaltburnstar’s portrayal of the character.
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Now, with excitement building aboutThe Batman 2and Keoghan having appeared as the supervillain, expectations are sky high about his involvement in the second installment. The actor though, carefully chose his words when asked about this possibility byE Talk(viaCulture Crave) in December 2023, but seemed to be all but confirming this news through his statement.
I can’t really say anything about that. would be exciting, wouldn’t it? To see the Joker come to life again. My smile says all, you know what I mean?
When the same question was broached byVanity Fairin February 2024, Keoghan chose to address aspects of his other projects and did not touch upon the Joker orThe Batman 2. All these speculations are adding even more hype to the film and it now remains to be seen how the narrative unfolds for theEternalsstar.
The Batmanis streaming on Max.
Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
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