Is Jerome Valeska The Joker in Gotham?

Is Jerome Valeska The Joker in Gotham?

For a long time, fans of Gotham thought the deranged, criminally insane psychopath Jerome Valeska (Cameron Monaghan) would become The Joker. He had all of the trademarks of becoming the Clown Prince of Crime. ... That's right, The Joker is the murderous twin brother of another dangerous Gotham City murderer.

Is Jerome the first Joker?

Development. "The Joker didn't think of his shtick all by himself. ... The first Proto-Joker, a character named Jerome Valeska, made his debut in the Season 1 episode "The Blind Fortune Teller" played by Cameron Monaghan. He is portrayed as the psychopathic, anarchist son of a circus performer, who murders her out of spite ...

Why can't Gotham call Jerome The Joker?

Monaghan tweeted a few cool make-up test shots, and revealed the reasoning behind it: Pure green was off-limits to us (as well as the name "Joker"), a decision from high-up as they wanted to reserve these for films. A decision which ultimately I respect. They did not want to dilute the very lucrative brand.

Is the Joker Bruce Wayne brother?

In the world of Joker, the titular Clown Prince of Crime is not only (maybe) Bruce's brother, but he is (indirectly) responsible for the murder of Bruce's parents -- the defining moment that drives Bruce to become the Caped Crusader.

Does Jerome die in Gotham?

• Jerome ( Cameron Monaghan ) was killed off in last night's episode of Fox's "Gotham," but his violent showmanship will live on if "Gotham's" closing moments are to be believed. Jerome, the villainous leader of the Maniax, had been teased as the teenaged version of Batman's most iconic foe for some time.

Who played Joker in Gotham?

• FOX's comic book show Gotham highlights many young and burgeoning versions of iconic Batman characters that fans know and love. One of their most popular characters is Jerome (played by Cameron Monaghan), who appears to be playing the Joker in everything but name.

Who played Jerome in Gotham?

• During its first season, Fox's Gotham introduced fans to a character named Jerome, played by Cameron Monaghan, who many assumed was the future version of The Joker .

Does Jerome become the Joker?

• When it was revealed that Jerome Valeska, played by Cameron Monaghan , wasn't going to become the Joker on the show. He had the look, attitude, and all-around insanity to play the character, but the cast and creators insisted that he was just "a prototype.". Now, a couple years later,...