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The DC Universe is in full swing, there has been a massive uproar about actors who could take up the roles of the fans’ most liked characters, and the Skarsgård brothers are the center of this. With a demand for heroes also comes a demand for villains. So many iconic villains will be recast just as many iconic heroes have been.
The movies and television shows all will be seeing an entirely new look thanks to the makeover the franchise is getting because of the involvement of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The two actors who are getting the most attention to join the franchise happen to be the two brothers. However, what is even more interesting is just what roles fit so perfectly for them.
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The Skarsgård Brothers As Lex Luthor And Joker
There has been a lot of talk about who would be best to take over as Lex Luthor and Joker, two of the most iconic villains in the DC Universe. Seeing just how eerie both the brothers can act in their movies, Alexander andBill Skarsgårdhave become fan favorites. Both the brothers would be absolutely perfect. Specifically, the fans see theTrue Bloodactor as Lex Luthor and theEternalsactor as the Joker.
Both brothers are already shortlisted for the role of the Superman villain seeing thatSuperman: Legacyis already in the works. However, the fans, they are wishing to see Bill Skarsgård in Joker’s role more so than in Luthor’s role. Both of them have done their fair share of creepy and horror roles. FromIttoHemlock GroveandTrue BloodtoInfinity Pool,both of them have enough experience in the field of the creepy and villainous nature of cinema. There will be no doubt that they could nail either of the two characters in the smoothest way possible.
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Fans Want To See Bill Skarsgård As The Joker
Fans want to see both Bill and Alexander Skarsgård in the DCU and seeing the hype for them being shortlisted, there has been an been better demand to see the former as Joker. The villain has an eerie personality that could send chills down anyone’s spine. The merciless nature of the character can very accurately be portrayed by the actor.
BILL SKARSGARD AS JOKER PLShttps://t.co/meBA4kNBWC
— Syed Ahmed (@SyyedLegend)July 18, 2025
You would cast Bill Skarsgard as Lex and NOT the Joker!? That is the dumbest decision I think I’ve seen this year.https://t.co/Qj4KcBdo4X
— ARealCupcake! (@ARealCupcake)June 10, 2025
Bill Skarsgard as Joker
Alexander Skarsgard as Lex Luthor
Win Win tbhpic.twitter.com/BYeN8Tw0sg
— ogbrownnerd (@ogbrownnerd)August 16, 2025
But I want him as the Joker.
— Sumit Barai. (@SumitBarai007)June 02, 2025
Bill should be the next joker for obvious reasons. Cast Alex as Lex.
— David Romero (@LocoFingTweets)July 11, 2025
The excitement to see both brothers become part of the franchise and what better way to appreciate their talent than to cast them as some of the most iconic antagonists of all time.
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
