After the success of last year's The Lego movie (earning $468 million
worldwide), of course Warner Bros. would want to develop a sequel as soon as
possible. But before The Lego Movie 2 comes out to theaters in 2018, the studio
is planning to expand their own cinematic universe involving the Lego
characters seen in the film. While we wait for the sequel and the Lego Ninjago
set for a 2017 release, audiences will be introduced with the first Lego
spinoff, 'Lego Batman'. And what's a Batman movie without his archenemy - the
Joker?
The
Hollywood Reporter tells us that Zach Galifianakis is in final negotiations to
voice the Joker in Lego Batman, written by author-screenwriter SethGrahame-Smith (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire
Hunter) and directed by Chris McKay. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the
directors of The Lego Movie, will be producing the spinoff while they continue
work on the sequel.
Galifianakis
just came from the filming location of Fox's comedy movie 'Keeping Up With The
Joneses' starring Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot. He is also set to appear next year in
FX's TV show 'Baskets'. The actor also starred in Relativity's ensemble comedy
'Masterminds' that was supposed to be released this fall, but it was recently
postponed after the production company filed for bankruptcy. Despite starring
in live-action films, the actor is no stranger to animation voice work, having
voiced characters in DreamWorks Animation's 'Puss in Boots', 'The Simpsons',
and 'Bob's Burgers'. Galifianakis also appeared in a supporting role in the
Oscar-winning film, 'Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)'.
He
will be joined by comedian WIll Arnett for the Lego Movie spinoff, who is
reprising his role as Batman. Michael Cera is also joining the cast to voice
Batman's sidekick, Robin. Although the Joker seems to be the main villain of
the film, Warner Bros. is expected to reveal the rest of the cast and villains
of the movie the closer we get to its release date.
The
Lego Batman video games has had different voice actors to play the Joker, with
each giving their own portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime. It's interesting
to see what Galifianakis will bring to the table, and considering its a comedy,
expect to see a more comedic take on the Joker compared to the ones we see in
the live-action films.
Speaking
of live-action, another Joker is set to appear in the big-screen. Jared Leto is
taking on the role of Joker in David Ayer's Suicide Squad, which we will see
before Lego Batman opens to theaters. Production for the film continues in the
Toronto filming location.
Lego
Batman debuts to theaters on February 10th, 2017, followed by Lego Ninjago in
September 22nd and The Lego Movie 2 on May 18th, 2017.
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