However, there was one other star who left a rather lasting impression on audiences once The Batman's credits began to roll. Named only as "Unseen Arkham Prisoner" on the official cast list, Keoghan appeared in a short scene during The Batman's final moments. The scene offered a handful of both spoken and visual hints as to his true identity of The Joker, despite the fact the character did for the most part remain 'unseen.' Reeves previously teased that a longer scene involving Keoghan's Joker had unfortunately been cut from the film, and many were delighted when this much-anticipated deleted scene was finally released online. The clip sees Batman visit Joker in Arkham Asylum in an attempt to find out some information about The Riddler, and offers the first full look at Keoghan's impressive transformation.

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Now, shortly after the scene's initial release, Reeves has shared a 4K version of the same clip. The new, higher quality video offers viewers a better look at Keoghan's Joker up close, including his trademark scars that are synonymous with the Clown Prince of Gotham's character. Many were quick to praise Keoghan's portrayal, as well as the work that has gone into transforming him into the terrifying comic book villain. Check out the clip below.

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The release of The Batman's deleted Joker scene certainly caused a frenzy across social media, with many excited for what this could possibly mean for The Batman 2. After its release, Keoghan took to Twitter to honor all of the previous actors who have portrayed this notoriously dark character, and share how blessed he feels to be taking on such a coveted role. Reeves recently revealed that conversations are already happening about a sequel following the enormous success of The Batman, with the director teasing a number of potential avenues that The Batman 2 could venture down.

This 4K version of the deleted Joker scene certainly highlights how much intricate detailing has gone into creating the new iteration of the Joker in Reeves' film, who is severely scarred from events that are so far unclear. This small tease of Keoghan's performance has had many calling for the Eternals star to feature as the key antagonist in the sequel, however at this stage, Reeves has yet to confirm his exact plans for the character. While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Keoghan's Joker, the overwhelming response to The Batman's deleted scene will likely bode well for his future within Reeves' newly forming DC universe.

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Source: Matt Reeves