Why can't they use the name Joker in Gotham?

Posting a series of hair dye tests on Twitter on Saturday (May 12), Cameron revealed the decision not to officially name either of his characters as the Joker came "from high-up" in order to "reserve" the name for the DCEU film series.
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Why didn't they use jokers name in Gotham?

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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Why don't they call Jerome the Joker?

Executive producer Bryan Wynbrandt added that "Joker's so iconic that it feels like we don't want to get to [him] ever", and because Monaghan personified Jerome in a certain way, "what makes him so exciting is that he's not the Joker.
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What is Joker's real name in Gotham?

He also revealed his real name: Jack Napier. Napier spent all of his efforts revealing how Batman's false heroics actually only lead to greater corruption in Gotham City. He worked diligently to save Gotham from its turmoil until the effects of the pills finally wore off, and he became The Joker once again.
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Is Gotham allowed to use Joker?

Members of Gotham's cast and crew have confirmed that the show is not allowed to use the formal Joker character. Both actor Cameron Monaghan and producer John Stephens announced the news recently while confirming that Jerome is not the Joker.
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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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Is Jeremiah the Joker?

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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Is Joe Chill the Joker?

In the final version of the film, however, Jack Napier (who would later become the Joker) is Thomas and Martha's killer. According to producer Michael Uslan, Chill is one of Napier's minions who accompanied him in mugging the Waynes and was credited as "Other Mugger" (portrayed by Clyde Gatell).
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Is Joker's name Arthur or Jack?

Jack Napier is the most common (but rarely referenced) civilian name for The Joker, used in Batman: White Knight, Tim Burton's Batman from 1989 and an episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Arthur. The R-rated standalone film, announced last year, is expected to follow Arthur the failed stand-up comedian.
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What is Joker's middle 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 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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Why did Gotham stop airing?

Even though the Gotham TV show fans had hugely demanded for a season 6 renewal, but the show didn't receive a decent rating while the show's season 4 was being aired. Right then, in May 2018, FOX had already announced that Gotham show would get its finale in the fifth season itself to wrap up the Batman prequel series.
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Is Joker's dad Thomas Wayne?

In Joker, Thomas Wayne (Batman's father) and Penny Fleck (Joker's mother) are key characters. Penny claims that Thomas is actually Arthur's father.
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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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How old is Jeremiah Valeska?

Jeremiah is the youngest version of "The Joker", being around twenty-one to twenty-two years old at the time of his transformation. Also, this version comes before Bruce Wayne becomes Batman.
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What is Two Face's real name?

1) When Two-Face first appeared in Detective Comics #66, his real name was Harvey “Apollo” Kent. He kept the Kent surname for his next few appearances, until it was changed to Harvey Dent in 1948's Batman #50.
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Is Alfred Stryker the Joker?

Stryker's death (falling into a vat of chemicals) predates the often used backstory of the Joker (who also fell into one during an encounter with Batman). In Detective Comics (Vol. 2) #27, the updated version directly implies that Stryker was disfigured by the chemicals and became the Joker.
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What is Joker's real name p5?

While the player can freely name Joker in the game, he is named Ren Amamiya in Persona 5: The Animation and most other appearances while Akira Kurusu was used in the manga adaptation.
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Who killed Waynes in Gotham?

Hugo Strange killed Thomas and Martha Wayne on Gotham. And while Bruce Wayne thought that he would feel reassured by uncovering the identity of the person who ordered his parents' deaths, it actually just made him more driven to avenge his father.
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How old is Bruce when he becomes Batman?

Let's start with Frank Miller's “Year One.” Bruce, age 25, arrives back in Gotham from his training and traveling abroad in January. He turns 26 in February, making him 26 when he debuts as Batman in April.
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Who trained Batman?

Henri Ducard is the one that taught Batman a lot of his more specialized skills. The name Henri Ducard may be somewhat familiar to fans, as it was used in the 2005 film, Batman Begins.
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Is Gotham getting Cancelled?

Compared to season four, that's down by 18% and 12%, respectively. Find out how Gotham stacks up against the other FOX TV shows. As of July 1, 2022, Gotham is still ending this year so there won't be a sixth season. The last episode airs April 25, 2019.
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How old is Bruce in Gotham season1?

Gotham begins with the murder of Bruce's parents, the defining moment of young Bruce's life. In the comics, this event happens when Bruce is anywhere from 7 to 12 (depending on who is writing the comic and which continuity it is in), but in Gotham, Bruce is 12 when the first season begins.
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Is Gotham Cancelled?

In May 2018, Fox renewed the series for a fifth and final season, consisting of 12 episodes, which premiered on January 3, 2019, and concluded on April 25, 2019.
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