Adrien Brody Tells DC and the World He’s Ready to Play Joker [Video]

Despite Joker: Folie à Deux failing to capture the hearts of audiences, Hollywood’s obsession with the Clown Prince of Crime is far from over. In a recent interview on Josh Horowitz’s podcast, 51-year-old Adrien Brody revealed his interest in playing the Joker, even noting that he once came close to landing the role in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. While praising Heath Ledger’s unforgettable portrayal, Brody admitted he believed he was well-suited for the part too. And let’s be honest—with his slim, wiry frame, angular features, and intense, expressive eyes, he certainly has the look to embody the more classic depiction of Mr J from the comics. After hearing him discuss it, it’s hard not to imagine how perfect he might have been. Age aside, the emotionally intense Adrien Brody checks all the boxes for the next great Joker. Are you paying attention, James Gunn?

“Oh no, I wasn’t close,” Brody humbly admitted when discussing his brief brush with the role. …