After ‘Joker 2’ Bomb, Black Actors We'd Prefer to See As Joker, Harley Quinn and Batman

LaKeith Stanfield could bring The Joker’s patented blend of screwball comedy, menacing terror and captivating mystery to the role. We don’t know what he’ll do next, but we can’t look away.

His work on “Snowfall” proves that Damson Idris can be a fascinating villain. We just need to see him tap into over the top comedy.

The Joker is unpredictable and deceptively smart. O’Shea always has that mischievous look in his eyes like he’s 5 steps ahead of the audience.

While there’s a part of us that would love to see Brian Tyree Henry as Bruce Wayne/Batman, we also know how good he is at simultaneously menacing and charming audiences.

Daniel Kaluuya has a presence that instantly draws viewers into whatever story he’s telling. So no matter how much The Joker is terrorizing Gotham City, we’ll be fully invested in his actions.

Shamier Anderson exudes the mysterious aura necessary to make The Joker seem larger than life. The fact that we don’t know exactly who he is and why he does the things he does makes him more interesting.

Despite all evidence to the contrary, Harley Quinn isn’t actually crazy. She has an extremely toxic, unhealthy obsession and attachment to Joker, but she’s in control of her decisions at all times. The fact that she understands the human psyche makes her even scarier than Joker. Dominique Fishback could perfectly bring all these layers to life.

Harley Quinn is both shockingly violent and whimsical. We know she can handle the whimsy and she’s definitely talented enough to tackle the action.

Poison Ivy has never been given her due in a live-action format. With so much focus on climate justice, now seems like the perfect time for a nuanced Ivy story with someone like Keke delivering the various layers of this misunderstood character.

Ra’s al Ghul is regal, mysterious and has hundreds of years of life experience behind him. If that doesn’t scream Colman Domingo, then we don’t know what does.

We don’t know if the Oscar winner would play Selina Kyle, or return as Patience, but either way, we think she deserves another shot at the role. She’s not the reason “Catwoman” didn’t do well.

Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne have a complicated mentor/protegee relationship, but both are unquestioningly loyal to the other. The “Stranger Things” actor would balance Dick’s personal ethics with his commitment to protecting Gotham.

If you’ve seen Aaron Pierre’s new Netflix film “Rebel Ridge,” then you know he has the edge and swagger necessary to make Red Hood more than just a violent vigilante.

The most important element in any portrayal of the Dark Knight is balancing Bruce Wayne’s trauma with Batman’s vigilante tightrope. His emotions drive him, but he keeps them under tight control so they don’t rule him.