Keoghan’s heroes
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Appearing in a comic book movie seems to have long been a dream for Keoghan, now 29. Back in January of 2013, the actor Tweeted at no one less than Stan Lee himself, imploring that he be made a superhero. This came at a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe had put out its first ultra-smash, “The Avengers,” and Keoghan — along with every other working actor — was keen to get in on the action.
Eventually, Keoghan would get his wish, appearing as the mind-controlling immortal Druig in Chloé Zhao’s intriguing and downbeat 2021 film “Eternals.” Perhaps fitting the actor’s screen presence, “Eternals” was unconventional when compared to the usual colorful comic book adventure stories of the MCU. “Eternals” wasn’t so much an action film as a contemplation of human agency and its function in the ploys of an uncaring God. Keoghan’s career choices have led him to work with interesting directors on multiple fascinating projects. In “Sacred Deer,” he plays a creepy young man who has somehow placed a curse on a suburban family, causing them to come down with an unknown illness. “Dunkirk” was an ambitious WWII evacuation story told over three separate time frames. He appeared in the unconventional and arty “The Green Knight” as a rogue obstructing Sir Gawain. His next film will be Martin McDonough’s “The Banshees of Inisherin,” incidentally the third film he will share with Colin Farrell. He is currently filming “Saltburn,” the new film from “Promising Young Woman” director Emerald Fennell.
Keoghan’s future as the Joker is set, although his superhero future as Druig may have already been cut short. At the San Diego Comic Con in August, the company was notably light on a certain announcement. In Keoghan’s words: “[Marvel] didn’t really mention ‘Eternals 2,’ so …”
Barry Keoghan Landed His Role In The Batman With An Audition For A Different Villain
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By Witney Seibold/Oct. 3, 2022 2:30 pm EST
Only a few weeks after “The Batman” opened, Reeves further teased audiences by releasing a deleted scene wherein Batman (Robert Pattinson) visited the Joker in prison to get some insight on the Riddler. The “Manhunter”-inspired scene implied that the arch nemeses had already met prior to Reeves’ film, and that the Caped Crusader’s most notable villain was already an active part of his universe.
In a new interview in British GQ, Keoghan revealed that the Joker wasn’t on his radar when he auditioned for “The Batman.” Indeed, the production didn’t call the actor at all, and he — because he was enthused about the prospect of a new Batman feature film — merely mailed in an unsolicited audition tape wearing a Riddler outfit. That was enough, it seems, to get the casting agents thinking.
Barry Keoghan
Keoghan was already a known quantity from his intense and excellent performances in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” and Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk,” and when his name first appeared in the credits of “The Batman” on IMDb, some people became curious. On opening night, audiences understood the secrecy. Keoghan — wearing heavy prosthetic makeup that mutilated his face into a craggy, toothy grin — was this universe’s version of the Clown Prince of Crime.
Keoghan’s heroes
Appearing in a comic book movie seems to have long been a dream for Keoghan, now 29. Back in January of 2013, the actor Tweeted at no one less than Stan Lee himself, imploring that he be made a superhero. This came at a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe had put out its first ultra-smash, “The Avengers,” and Keoghan — along with every other working actor — was keen to get in on the action.
Eventually, Keoghan would get his wish, appearing as the mind-controlling immortal Druig in Chloé Zhao’s intriguing and downbeat 2021 film “Eternals.” Perhaps fitting the actor’s screen presence, “Eternals” was unconventional when compared to the usual colorful comic book adventure stories of the MCU. “Eternals” wasn’t so much an action film as a contemplation of human agency and its function in the ploys of an uncaring God. Keoghan’s career choices have led him to work with interesting directors on multiple fascinating projects. In “Sacred Deer,” he plays a creepy young man who has somehow placed a curse on a suburban family, causing them to come down with an unknown illness. “Dunkirk” was an ambitious WWII evacuation story told over three separate time frames. He appeared in the unconventional and arty “The Green Knight” as a rogue obstructing Sir Gawain. His next film will be Martin McDonough’s “The Banshees of Inisherin,” incidentally the third film he will share with Colin Farrell. He is currently filming “Saltburn,” the new film from “Promising Young Woman” director Emerald Fennell.
Keoghan’s future as the Joker is set, although his superhero future as Druig may have already been cut short. At the San Diego Comic Con in August, the company was notably light on a certain announcement. In Keoghan’s words: “[Marvel] didn’t really mention ‘Eternals 2,’ so …”
Eventually, Keoghan would get his wish, appearing as the mind-controlling immortal Druig in Chloé Zhao’s intriguing and downbeat 2021 film “Eternals.” Perhaps fitting the actor’s screen presence, “Eternals” was unconventional when compared to the usual colorful comic book adventure stories of the MCU. “Eternals” wasn’t so much an action film as a contemplation of human agency and its function in the ploys of an uncaring God.
Keoghan’s career choices have led him to work with interesting directors on multiple fascinating projects. In “Sacred Deer,” he plays a creepy young man who has somehow placed a curse on a suburban family, causing them to come down with an unknown illness. “Dunkirk” was an ambitious WWII evacuation story told over three separate time frames. He appeared in the unconventional and arty “The Green Knight” as a rogue obstructing Sir Gawain. His next film will be Martin McDonough’s “The Banshees of Inisherin,” incidentally the third film he will share with Colin Farrell. He is currently filming “Saltburn,” the new film from “Promising Young Woman” director Emerald Fennell.
Keoghan’s future as the Joker is set, although his superhero future as Druig may have already been cut short. At the San Diego Comic Con in August, the company was notably light on a certain announcement. In Keoghan’s words: “[Marvel] didn’t really mention ‘Eternals 2,’ so …”
