Why can't they call Jerome the Joker?

"They did not want to dilute the very lucrative brand. It allowed for creativity on our end." The reveal finally explains why Gotham has never officially labelled Jerome or his brother Jeremiah as the DC villain, despite the characters bearing a striking resemblance to the Clown Prince of Crime.
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Why is Jerome not called 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.
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Does Jerome Valeska become the Joker?

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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. But then Gotham gave them an insane curveball by killing off Jerome.
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Is the Joker Jeremiah or Jerome?

Jeremiah Valeska is a major antagonist in the television series, Gotham. He is the twin brother of the terrorist cult leader, Jerome Valeska, as well as being the arch-nemesis of Bruce Wayne. Jeremiah is the show's equivalent to The Joker, taking over from Jerome, although both of them never took on the Joker alias.
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What is the Joker's true name?

Jack Napier, also known as the Joker, is a fictional character introduced in the 1989 superhero film Batman, directed by Tim Burton.
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Is Joe Chill the Joker?

This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the film Joker and is an adaptation of Joe Chill. The original character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and first appeared in Detective Comics #33.
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Was all of Joker in his head?

1. It's all in his head. Before the credits roll on Joker, audiences are asked to suspend all belief that what they've been watching is actually true. As the movie heads into its final chapter, it becomes increasingly clear that the Harlequin of Hate has been telling a few porky pies.
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Is Barbara Kean Harley Quinn?

Barbara Kean was portrayed by Erin Richards. During the run of the show, the showrunners considered turning Barbara Kean into the iconic Batman villain Harley Quinn, the sidekick and girlfriend of the Joker.
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Is Ecco Harley Quinn?

Even though Ecco isn't Harley Quinn, she still has some things in common with her, such as being a henchwoman to the show's version of the Joker as well as being in love with him, and donning a jester costume with a red and black diamond design, as well as later painting her face like a clown and dressing in fashions ...
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Are Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska twins?

Jeremiah Valeska later known as Xander Wilde for a time, is one of the largest threats to face Gotham City. He is also the more obsessive and narcissistic identical twin brother of the nihilistic cult leader, Jerome Valeska.
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Who is Harley Quinn in Gotham?

Ecco was specifically created to serve as the Gotham version of Harley Quinn. The two, aside from physical traits, share a number of similarities, including their devotion to their bosses (Jeremiah and the Joker) and usage of terms like "Puddin'".
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Who is the real Joker in Gotham?

Gotham's Jeremiah Becomes the One, True Joker (Finally!) In Gotham's finale, Jeremiah Valeska finally fully embraces the identity of the Clown Prince of Crime to become Batman's legendary foe.
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Is Penguin the Joker?

Back in October, a reddit user posted a theory that blew many a mind in the "Gotham" fandom: that fan-favorite Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor) was not actually Batman's villain The Penguin, but the Joker himself.
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Who are the Valeska twins?

Jeremiah Valeska is a sociopathic terrorist and engineer, as well as the twin brother of the nihilistic anarchist Jerome Valeska. He found a fascination in Bruce Wayne, and dedicated himself to binding the two of them together, through love or hatred, and by any means necessary.
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Did the Joker have a twin brother?

After years of build up, Gotham finally revealed the name and face of its Joker. It was not, as many had assumed, Jerome Valeska. Instead, it was HIS TWIN BROTHER, Jeremiah.
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Are Batman and Joker brothers?

If there is a Joker sequel, then Batman and the Joker's possible brotherhood might be further explored. However, in the wider DC Universe, the Batman and Joker are not brothers and never were. (Image: Warner Bros.)
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Who is Lee supposed to be Gotham?

Live action. Leslie "Lee" Thompkins appears in the live-action series Gotham, played by Morena Baccarin. This version of the character is a physician who has an on-off relationship with Jim Gordon and had no connections with Thomas Wayne. She later briefly serves as the leader of the Narrows alongside Edward Nygma.
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Who does Barbara Kean become in Gotham?

She briefly becomes the queen of Gotham before being electrocuted to death by Tabitha. In the fourth season Barbara gets resurrected by Ra's al Ghul. She then makes peace and reunites with Tabitha and Selina Kyle, being known as The Sirens.
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Will there be a Gotham s6?

As for the release of the sixth season, Fox Entertainment and the companies behind the production of the series officially announced that 'Gotham' season 5 will be the last and final season. Therefore, 'Gotham' will not have a sixth season.
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Who does Kristen Kringle become?

Kristen Kringle was the record keeper of the Gotham City Police Department. She later became the girlfriend of Edward Nygma and after discovering that he had killed her ex-boyfriend Tom Dougherty, rejected him, causing him to kill her by accident.
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Who killed the Waynes Gotham?

On the alternate world of Earth-Two as part of The New 52, Joe Chill is a hired assassin who shoots Thomas and Martha Wayne. Chill is later killed when Thomas Wayne (who had survived the shooting) crushes his skull in retaliation for Martha's death.
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What did Ra's al Ghul give to Barbara?

Fans were finally given answers during tonight's episode, where it was revealed that during her resurrection, Ra's al Ghul made Barbara the next Demon's Head, the mystically empowered leader of the League of Shadows -- a band of expert assassins who operate in secret on a global scale.
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Is there a joker 2?

An Academy Award-winning Joaquin Phoenix film is getting a sequel, and no it's not Her 2: The Software Update. In a June 7 Instagram post, director Todd Phillips confirmed that Joker 2: Folie à Deux is in the works, with a script penned by Phillips himself and Scott Silver.
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Does the Joker smoke?

Warner Bros. Arthur Fleck smokes a lot. He smokes so much, actually, that right at the end of the movie, we see a close up of his hands and his fingers are stained orange with nicotine. That suggests more than a recreational habit.
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