The DCU's Joker: My Top Picks For The Clown Prince Of Crime
Who could play Batman arch enemy next?
Barry Keoghan may be our Joker for Matt Reeves' Batman universe, but we're yet to see who will swagger into the role for the DCU.
It's going to be a while before we see who takes up the clown make-up next, but that gives us some fun in pondering on who the lucky actor will be. I've got my top picks here, so let's see if you agree?
Bill Skarsgard
An obvious choice, but there's a reason for that.
Put aside Scarsgard's take on Pennywise in the It franchise. This guy definitely has the depth in general for a role like this.
He can play dark very well, and he knows how to balance it out with humour like a pro. It would be a master stroke to have him stepping in to play the Dark Knight's greatest enemy.
Lukas Gage
Probably not who you would expect, but we all need an underdog.
Much like Skarsgard, take away his obvious finger point to being in the Smile movie series. That isn't what's earning him a place on this list.
Gage may not always be the top the call sheet, but that's what makes him such a great choice. from roles in projects like The White Lotus, we know his acting his top notch. These kinds of roles are always best when it's someone unexpected, and for him to take such a leap into stardom with a role like this would work great.
Hunter Doohan
He's played creepy before. Why not go three for three?
Doohan has mainly cut his teeth on his maniacal roles in the Wednesday Netflix series and last year's Daredevil: Born Again. Each of these roles had him playing nutcases and really creating an eery atmosphere.
Maybe that makes him too much of an obvious, on-the-nose, choice. Nevertheless, does it making him a bad choice?
He's quite a young and inexperienced actor who may struggle with the weight of the role, but there's no doubt that he'd nail it with a different take on things. Think Cameron Monaghan's take on the character from the Gotham TV series.
Will Poulter
Who wouldn't love this take on things?
Poulter got his face known with comedy earlier in his career. Literally in his younger teen years. He's since then gone on take more serious rules, including villainous; take at look at the Maze Runner movies for instance.
He's also stepped into the superhero role before, playing Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 just a few years back.
This guy really knows how to steal your gaze, so it would be a very fun and enjoyable casting for sure.
Jack O’Connell
Another underdog, but think about it.
Jack O'Connell has done nothing but soar higher and higher since his scene-stealing performance in TV series Skins almost 20 years ago. He's since rubbed shoulders with the likes of Angelina Jolie and played some crazy characters in his own right.
Cook's sense of humour. Remmick's mesmerising persona. Jimmy Crystal's maniacal antics. Blend this acotr's filmography and you've got a surprising but welcome take on The Joker.
Aesthetic-wise, you can clearly see a sharper look to the Joker too, echoing back to what Jack Nicholson brought to the role.
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What do you think? Reckon any of these men would have what it takes for the coveted Joker role? Or think other actors would be a better fit? Let us know your thoughts!
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Pritzker Prize 2026: Chile’s Smiljan Radić Wins ‘Nobel’ of Architecture
The 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize—commonly known as the “Nobel Prize of architecture”—has been awarded to Smiljan Radić Clarke, a Santiago‑based visionary whose quietly radical approach to design has garnered global admiration. Radić’s recognition marks a notable moment in contemporary architecture, drawing attention not only to his deeply personal work but also to how architectural expression can engage with culture, materiality, and human experience in profound ways. Founded in 1979 by the Pritzker family and sponsored by the Hyatt Foundation, the Pritzker Architecture Prize annually honors a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision, and commitment that has contributed significantly to humanity and the built environment. It is widely regarded as the highest accolade in the field, accompanied by a US $100,000 grant, a citation, and a bronze medallion. A Career of Quiet Depth and Material Sensitivity Born in Santiago in 1965, Radić studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and later at the IUAV University in Venice. He founded his own practice, Smiljan Radić Clarke, in 1995, dedicating his career to exploring how architecture can transcend conventional form and instead become an experiential engagement with space, materials, and context. His approach is not rooted in superficial signatures or stylistic bravado but in a deeply reflective process that values atmosphere, perception, and the poetics of human experience. Over decades, Radić’s work has gained international attention for its capacity to blur boundaries between architecture, poetry, and landscape. One of his most celebrated projects is the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion (2014) in London, a delicate exercise in material and spatial ambiguity that invited visitors to experience architecture as a sequence of sensations rather than a fixed form. His built work often appears elemental and serene, seemingly resisting easy interpretation. Instead of declaring architectural authority, Radić’s buildings—both small and monumental—engage visitors through subtle shifts in light, texture, and proportion, encouraging reflection and sensory immersion. What Sets Radić Apart According to commentary from architectural critics following the award announcement, Radić’s designs embody a kind of architectural introspection that distinguishes him from many peers. In a profession that sometimes prioritizes spectacle or technical bravado, his work embraces fragility, ambiguity, and the poetic potential of space. Observers note that this quiet radicalism challenges assumptions about architectural expression while reinforcing the medium’s capacity to shape emotional and sensory experience. Radić becomes the second Chilean architect to receive the Pritzker Prize, following Alejandro Aravena, who won in 2016. Aravena’s work was widely celebrated for its socially conscious approach to housing and community design; Radić’s recognition highlights a different lineage of architectural thought—one rooted in phenomenology, material inquiry, and an almost philosophical engagement with place and presence. The Jury’s Rationale The Prize jury cited Radić’s body of work as emphasizing “architecture as a lived, sensorial experience.” Rather than imposing grand narratives or dominating the landscape, his buildings invite occupants to enter spaces that feel suspended in time—neither completely resolved nor entirely fixed—reflecting a belief that architecture can mirror the complexity and richness of human existence. This focus on the experiential over the declarative positions Radić’s work as uniquely attuned to contemporary architectural discourse. Reception and Influence Radić’s win has been celebrated within the architectural community as a recognition of innovative thinking that expands the boundaries of what architecture can be. Unlike designers who foreground bold formal gestures, his work subtly integrates cultural memory, material memory, and contextual sensitivity, offering a counterpoint to trends that prioritize surface spectacle or overly rationalized programs. His buildings address a wide spectrum of scales—from intimate residential work to public pavilions—yet they consistently reflect a commitment to crafting environments that foster reflection and emotional response. Critics have praised this depth of inquiry, suggesting that Radić’s architecture reminds the profession of its capacity to engage with human vulnerability and environmental context in meaningful ways. Looking Ahead As Radić prepares to receive the 2026 Pritzker Prize at an upcoming international ceremony, his recognition reinforces the enduring relevance of architecture that prioritizes human experience, cultural memory, and spatial poetry. For students, practitioners, and observers of the built environment, his work offers an inspiring example of how architecture can be both contemplative and transformative—capable of shaping not just cities, but how individuals perceive, inhabit, and emotionally connect with space. Smiljan Radić Clarke’s achievement underscores a broader truth: that architecture’s highest honors are not merely bestowed for iconic forms or technological mastery, but for work that resonates with human depth and reimagines how we live within the world.
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