Justice League: 10 Ways Joker Could Factor Into The Snyder Cut
Yes, Jared Leto's Clown Prince of Crime is indeed returning in Zack Snyder's Justice League...
When it was revealed Warner Bros. had decided to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of Justice League, the anticipation was that Zack Snyder would finish off the visual effects, do some editing work, and then let the world see his four-hour version of the DC Comics movie.
The version which was released in cinemas back in 2017 was mostly reshot by Joss Whedon, but Snyder is now hard at work on his own $70 million reshoots which are adding new scenes and characters to the "Snyder Cut." Right now, Ben Affleck (Batman), Amber Heard (Mera), and Ray Fisher (Cyborg) are all on set, while the news broke last night that Jared Leto will join them as The Joker.
The actor first played the Clown Prince of Crime in 2016's Suicide Squad where he made a lucky escape from the Dark Knight, but most of his work ended up on the cutting room floor. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice teased a history between the characters, though, while the DC FanDome trailer hinted at The Joker's presence in that "Knightmare" future.
The question is, how can The Joker factor into Zack Snyder's Justice League? These are the most exciting, intriguing - and crazy - possibilities for the iconic villain in this corner of the DC Extended Universe...
10. Death In The Family
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bruce Wayne referenced The Joker on a handful of occasions, with the most direct coming when he was shown looking at Robin's defaced costume. Spray-painted across the front were the words, "HaHaHa, Joke's On You Batman," a clear indication that, in this world, the Clown Prince of Crime murdered the Boy Wonder.
Zack Snyder has since confirmed that this was the Dick Grayson version of Robin, not Jason Todd, and this is a piece of DC Extended Universe history fans would love to see addressed in some way.
Whether it's a vision created by the Mother Boxes, Cyborg unearthing old security camera footage while investigating the League, or a full-blown flashback, the night Robin died would be incredible to finally see in live-action. This was also the night the Dark Knight destroyed The Joker's smile by punching his teeth out, and that brutal moment perfectly fits Snyder's dark sensibilities.
It would be something of a random addition to Justice League, but one which would blow the minds of fans everywhere.