Bella Ramsey, the 20-year-old superstar known for their outstanding performances in acclaimed series like “The Last of Us,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Catherine Called Birdy,” has caught the attention of fans with a surprising career aspiration. While Ramsey has predominantly portrayed heroic or virtuous characters, a recent revelation has sparked intrigue within the entertainment world.
In a candid interview with LADbible, the young talent expressed a desire to venture into the realm of complex villains. “I’ve not really played a villain yet. So I want to play a baddie. But like a really interesting, intricate, complex baddie,” Ramsey shared. When prompted with the idea of portraying The Joker, a character renowned for his enigmatic malevolence, Ramsey swiftly embraced the notion, stating, “Yeah, I was actually thinking that as well. The Joker, someone really interesting like that.”
The Joker Legacy
The Joker, an iconic character in the Batman universe, has seen various interpretations by celebrated actors, including Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, and Mark Hamil in the animated series. In 2019, Joaquin Phoenix delivered a remarkable performance in Todd Phillips’ “Joker.” This portrayal garnered widespread acclaim and established a new benchmark for the character.
Notably, Joaquin Phoenix is set to reprise his role as The Joker in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” which is also slated to feature Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Fans were sent into a frenzy when leaked footage emerged of Gaga filming a scene as Harley Quinn. The viral clips showcased Gaga’s unexpected kiss with a female bystander holding a newspaper with images of Harley Quinn and a headline that read, “Crazy in Love.” The title character’s face adorned the newspaper, accompanied by a smaller headline proclaiming, “Joker has a new love.”
A Queer Twist to The Joker?
As Bella Ramsey contemplates the possibility of taking on the role of The Joker, there’s a growing anticipation among fans, especially within the LGBTQ community, for a fresh interpretation of this iconic villain. Ramsey’s potential portrayal could add an intriguing and diverse dimension to the character, leaving audiences eager to see whether they will make their own distinctive mark on the unforgettable Gotham villain in the future.
