House of the Dragon actor Matthew Needham to voice Joker in Batman: Caped Crusader

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-07-24 15:44

Matthew Needham, known for his role as Larys Strong in "House of the Dragon," has been cast as the voice of the Joker in the upcoming second season of "Batman: Caped Crusader." The casting was confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con, and Needham will be adopting an American accent for the role. This casting adds another prominent voice actor to the lineage of those who have portrayed the iconic villain, including Mark Hamill and Troy Baker. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor · 2026-07-24 15:44

A ‘House Of The Dragon’ Actor Cast As The Joker, But Not In The DCU

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