It’s been the subject of fevered speculation, but now the man himself has confirmed the news – actor Cameron Monaghan is to pile on the make-up as the future Dark Knight’s prospective nemesis in Gotham.
Monaghan – facing the unenviable task of playing the part alongside Jared Leto‘s take in upcoming Suicide Squad – took the twenty-first century route to the reveal, posting the following image on Instagram:
A photo posted by Cameron Monaghan (@cameronmonaghan) on
His character Jerome, described as a “proto-Joker” by showrunner Bruno Heller, is going to play a major role in the second season.
Further news is expected on Saturday night, when the creators attend Comic-Con, just kicking off in San Diego. It appears the prequel will be cutting to the chase pretty quick, and Bat-fans won’t have long to wait before Bruce Wayne and his laughter-prone mortal enemy come face to face.
Steve is a journalist and comedian who enjoys American movies of the 70s, Amicus horror compendiums, Doctor Who, Twin Peaks, Naomi Watts and sitting down. His short fiction has been published as part of the Iris Wildthyme range from Obverse Books.
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