They will need to find the best person for the job who can believably bring the sinister villain to life. The Batman will also feature the hero making use of his detective skills more than what we’ve seen before in previous iterations of the character. The fan edit of Lakeith Stanfield as The Joker comes from digital artist ‘ApexForm’ on Instagram and forgoes the typical bleached skin origin and has a similar look to Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the character. So, naturally, it didn’t take long for Marvel Studios to snatch him up for a future film. The graduate of the Yale School of Drama has also starred in “Hostiles,” “White Boy Rick,” and ABC’s miniseries “When We Rise.” But his career hit  a new high with 2019’s “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” which earned him a Gotham Award nomination and a supporting actor nod at the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Most recently, Jeffrey Wright opened up about the script of the Batman film, explaining that Reeves has taken the character right back to his detective roots for Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne. Let us know in the comments section! 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A new piece of fan art for Robert Pattinson’s The Batman depicts Uncut Gems and Sorry To Bother You star Lakeith Stanfield as The Joker. One piece of news that has not been confirmed, but is heavily rumored, is who the villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be. He carried an intense episode of Black Mirror and also became a favorite addition to Fleabag season 2 as The Priest - or "The Hot Priest" as many fans have referred to him as. He clearly mastered the menacing Marvel foe who can manipulate people's thoughts, so he'd just have to swap the purple suit for Nightmare's green outfit to convincingly portray the dream-altering demon. But the reason why this could just be a fun selection by Marvel is his history antagonizing Benedict Cumberbatch on Sherlock. Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games, Warner Bros. has revealed a poster for director Shaka King’s biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah featuring stars Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield; take a look here…, SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Judas and the Black Messiah. The concept throws out the clown style mouth design in favor of a bloody smear that stretches up the Stanfield’s cheek. Picture: Steve Vas / Daniel Kaluuya at the World premiere of Marvel's 'Black Panther' held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, USA on January 29, 2018. His filmography shows that he'd be able to deliver while tapping into a villain role and the horror tones of the sequel could allow him to show a different side of himself. the FBI. It is expected that the wicked Marvel demon Nightmare will be the main antagonist in the sequel. As a result, he has the ability to invade the dreams of anyone. Related: WandaVision Theory: Doctor Strange's Nightmare Will Be The Villain. 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In 1968, a young, charismatic activist named Fred Hampton became Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, who were fighting for freedom, the power to determine the destiny of the Black community, and an end to police brutality and the slaughter of Black people. Do you think Robert Pattinson should go up against the villain in a sequel to The Batman? Since The Batman feels reminiscent of David Fincher’s Seven and Zodiac, this intense look for the Joker would fit right in. Tennant could be the latest Marvel/Netflix actor to make the jump to the MCU and the intensity he brings to each of his roles would make him a great choice for Nightmare. “It’s been like a 1-2 punch. If you want to know more or withdraw your consent to all or some of the cookies, please refer to the privacy policy. It is also expected to be the first installment to a new Batman trilogy with Pattinson. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Baby Jessica McClure’s Mine Drama Returns, Right into Your Home, Restaurants and bars owned by celebrities. And it was Chairman Fred in Chicago, who, recognizing the power of multicultural unity for a common cause, created the Rainbow Coalition—joining forces with other oppressed peoples in the city to fight for equality and political empowerment. Ant-Man 3 has found its villain. Get Out actors Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield could soon be teaming up once more for a new film about the Black Panther Party (BPP) and activist Fred Hampton. The government saw the Black Panthers as a militant threat to the status quo and sold that lie to a frightened public in a time of growing civil unrest. In inner cities across America, they were providing free breakfasts for children, legal services, medical clinics and research into sickle cell anemia, and political education. He's one of the rising stars of Hollywood after roles in Atlanta (which Marvel Studios has already pulled from several times) and Sorry to Bother You . He has so far mostly steered clear of blockbuster movies and has instead focused on prestige dramas or smaller independent films. is in talks to play William O’Neal, the man who betrayed Hampton by working with This would be a breakout, blockbuster role for Stanfield, who has yet to do something on this scale so far. Our last suggestion for Nightmare is Andrew Scott, who has delivered two memorable turns on the small screen this year alone that showcase his ability. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content (including RSS feeds) without permission is strictly prohibited. Jonathan Majors is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having landed a key role in the third “Ant-Man” movie. Nightmare is one of Doctor Strange's biggest foes in the comics and someone Derrickson has repeatedly teased he wants to bring him to the screen. Peyton Reed is returning to direct the third entry in the superhero series. Six Black-Led Projects Headed to Netflix in April, Lakeith Stanfield Eyed to Star in Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’ Sequel, Black Panther Mural Vandalized With Swastikas in Los Angeles, Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe Team Up for ‘Queen & Slim’ Film. A one-stop shop for all things video games. She'd be able to go big with her performance as Nightmare and lean into the weirder parts of the character. In 1969, Hampton and fellow Panther Mark Clark were killed during a raid by a tactical unit carrying out orders from the Chicago PD and the FBI. His vibe would work great with Nightmare and give Cumberbatch an incredibly talented actor to go toe-to-toe with. English writer with a preference for all things Film, TV and Comic Book related. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Variety has confirmed that Majors will take on an unknown role in the Marvel film opposite “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly. Nightmare will reportedly be the villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Judas and the Black Messiah features a cast that also includes LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Martin Sheen, Algee Smith, Darrell Britt … LONDON, UK. February 10, 2019: Lakeith Stanfield arriving for the BAFTA Film Awards 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. But to destroy the revolution, they had to do it from both the outside…and the inside. And as a veteran of the industry with multiple Oscar nominations, he fits the bill for who Marvel usually tries to cast as their villains. He’s still got the green hair, but the one stunning detail comes from the typical red smile.