Hollywood heavyweight John David Washington pitches a wild idea to don The Joker's mantle, and it may just be the fresh take the franchise needs.
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Washington envisions playing The Joker as a 'methodical, calculating' villain - a far cry from the manic, over-the-top portrayals fans are used to
The actor believes his take could 'breathe new life' into the character, potentially setting up an epic showdown with Robert Pattinson's moody Dark Knight
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John David Washington, Heather Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix, Robert Pattinson, DC, The Batman