Barry Keoghan recently talked about recording his audition for Matt Reeves’ The Batman during an interview with Esquire. The actor originally auditioned for the role of the Riddler, and spent $10 to make his own tape to send. Even though he didn’t get the role of Riddle, the audition did land him the role of Joker, which is definitely the best choice of villain, and it looks like he’ll have a much bigger future in Reeves’ Batman universe. Speaking about auditioning him, Keogan said:
“I just made it up. I wanted to make it Kubrickian: symmetrical, the X on the back, the doorframe square, everything square. I just wanted the swag to come across. Swag and catchy. It was just me who gave my idea. And then I thought, ‘I’ll send it!’”
You can watch the audition video below, which shows Keoghan exiting an elevator in his Riddler costume style and walking down the hallway of an office building in a very Clockwork Orange style. It was a simple audition tape with no dialogue, it just had a vibe and got him a really cool acting gig.
Keoghan previously said, “I wanted to be the Riddler,” and that his agent told him, “Batman wants you to play the Joker, but you can’t tell anyone.”
The actor also described his Joker as “a little charming and a little hurt” and “a broken guy.” He also revealed that he wanted the makeup team to change his blue eyes for the role. He explained: “I wanted some sort of human being behind the makeup. I want people to relate to him…[to know] this is a facade he puts up.
He also spoke about the beauty of being cast in a Batman film: “Being part of the Batman universe is [a huge deal for me]. I’m a fan of these films, and especially the Batman universe. So to be in that world, I’m still pinching myself. {Matt Reeves} is also a director I admire greatly. And being able to walk alongside him and see how he works, and see how Chloe Zhao, how comfortable he makes you on set and gives you the time you need and what you want. I’m in such a blessed position.”
He went on to say that he had a great time acting with Dano. “Paul is—I’m a huge fan of Paul. He’s a great guy too. I’ve seen all his movies, like Prisoners and stuff like that. People say we’re kind of similar too.” , and I said, right?”
We don’t yet know what the future holds for Keoghan’s Joker in the franchise, but Reeves is developing a series set in Arkham Asylum which could easily be a place for the character to return.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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