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Minutes ago I stumbled upon The Eric Andre Show on YouTube. After watching about half a dozen interviews I came to a conclusion: Eric Andre is The Joker. I don't mean that he reminds me of The Joker, not he's like the Joker, this motherfucker is The Joker. Look at this. Look at it.

In any future Batman or other DC movie, there should be no casting discussions. Somebody should just say "alright, this movie's got The Joker in it, has anybody called Eric yet?" And if the answer to that question is no, they should just call him, say "we're sending you a script, we expect you on set."

When's the next Batman movie? I fully expect to see Joker dick wagging around in Ben Affleck's face.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

He's black. Hollywood ain't gonna give him the chance.

 

[EdibleKnife]

I wouldn't mind him. We can only go up from Leto's Joker, I feel. Also I expect higher ups in companies are chickenshit of the "diversity for diversities sake/pathetic pandering/SJW agenda" BS that spews out of the internet when minorities are hired or considered for "white roles"

 

[Dereck]

He's black.

 

[Frozenprince]

He's black. Hollywood ain't gonna give him the chance.

Yep.

Would 100% kill it, but it's never happening.

 

[Citizen Mane]

This is such a bad idea, but somehow not as bad as Leto.

 

[morningbus]

He's also your Back to the Future remake's Doc Brown.

With Hannibal as Marty, this goes from something you were against to something you need.

 

[GringoSuave89]

Eric Andre as the Joker would be aces.

He's also your Back to the Future remake's Doc Brown.

With Hannibal as Marty, this goes from something you were against to something you need.

This would be even better.

 

[the_batman]

why's the black guy gotta be the psychotic serial killer?

 

[Grizzlyjin]

They'd do him dirty and have him acting like Joker from the early seasons of The Batman. Especially DC films at the moment...they had Killer Croc asking for BET in Suicide Squad. You can't tell me they wouldn't have Eric shucking and jiving.

 

[brau]

Cuz Troy Baker is the Joker everyone wants but the one we don't deserve?

 

[Rest]

why's the black guy gotta be the psychotic serial killer?

Did you watch the videos at the links I posted?

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Has he ever acted in a real film and not played something goofy like his persona?

 

[User 479360]

He's too silly and doesn't come off as a professional actor.

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Imagine the freak out by white people if there was a black Joker.

 

[Frozenprince]

They'd do him dirty and have him acting like Joker from the early seasons of The Batman. Especially DC films at the moment...they had Killer Croc asking for BET in Suicide Squad. You can't tell me they wouldn't have Eric shucking and jiving.

Man I forgot about that.

God what the fuck were they thinking.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Imagine the freak out by white people if there was a black Joker.

Shit happens all the time and nobody cares.
Gordon and Barbara are black in the Lego Batman movie for example an nobody really cares.

 

[the_batman]

Did you watch the videos at the links I posted?

i'm not high enough to watch Eric Andre videos right now.

 

[watershed]

I agree OP. The character he plays in these videos could totally work for the Joker.

 

[The M.O.B]

Shit happens all the time and nobody cares.
Gordon and Barbara are black in the Lego Batman movie for example an nobody really cares.

The voices or the actual characters?

 

[the_batman]

I agree OP. The character he plays in these videos could totally work for the Joker.

the joker isn't all zany and gags, he can also be very scary and serious. can andre pull that off?

 

[EdibleKnife]

Has he ever acted in a real film and not played something goofy like his persona?

He's too silly and doesn't come off as a professional actor.

He's been in films but not dramatic roles. Comedians do sometimes surprise with their knack for being great at drama when given the opportunity though.

 

[gabbo]

Has he ever acted in a real film and not played something goofy like his persona?

He's done tv work playing normal/straight characters if that counts

 

[zeioIIDX]

Having a randumb/irreverent Joker might be pretty fun to see although how would they balance that with him being intelligent/crafty? Because I mean, the Joker is definitely smart, isn't he?

 

[Adam Blue]

I love it. He makes people uncomfortable and pushes them to their limits for his own entertainment. Just add a layer of physical intimidation, and I'd be down.

 

[so1337]

So Hannibal is Harley?

 

[Hyperactivity]

Holy shit that would be perfect

 

[the_batman]

So Hannibal is Harley?

and the asian stage hand is Batman?

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

Yep.

Would 100% kill it, but it's never happening.

We've had a stealth Black Joker. And a latino Joker. And a black Catwoman.

But yeah. Those were all before twitter.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

The voices or the actual characters?

Barbara is voiced by Rosario Dawson.

 

[Rest]

the joker isn't all zany and gags, he can also be very scary and serious. can andre pull that off?

Very much so.

 

[OnPoint]

This might be the one and only way they could get me into a DCU movie so long as they're continuing on with their current universe.

 

[Reverend Funk]

could you imagine if the solo batfleck movie replaced leto with eric andre, like not even telling anyone people just show up to the movie and its him.
would be pretty cool

 

[Generalpsyduck]

Having a randumb/irreverent Joker might be pretty fun to see although how would they balance that with him being intelligent/crafty? Because I mean, the Joker is definitely smart, isn't he?

Joker is about as smart as batman to my knowledge.

 

[EdibleKnife]

So Hannibal is Harley?

Who killed Harley?

 

[Permanently A]

I've never seen this show, are the interviewees aware of the script?

 

[Grizzlyjin]

The next Joker should either be Eric Andre or Kristen Stewart. Yeah, you heard me. That Kristen Stewart.

 

[OnPoint]

I've never seen this show, are the interviewees aware of the script?

No. Not even remotely. Which is why I love it so much.

 

[morningbus]

The next Joker should either be Eric Andre or Kristen Stewart. Yeah, you heard me. That Kristen Stewart.

I'm not sure if I'm ready to see Joker biting his lip that much.

 

[janoDX]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9DdQGjcf6w

This is a better representation for Joker.

 

[ZeroX03]

He's black. Hollywood ain't gonna give him the chance.

Bullshit, Hollywood would definitely give that buzzed mulatto a shot. The real reason Hollywood won't cast Eric Andre anymore is his support for ranch legalization.

 

[Permanently A]

No. Not even remotely. Which is why I love it so much.

Haha that sounds pretty fun, but who would volunteer to appear on this nightmare?

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Shit happens all the time and nobody cares.
Gordon and Barbara are black in the Lego Batman movie for example an nobody really cares.

You haven't been paying attention if you don't think there'd be a freakout.

 

[OnPoint]

Haha that sounds pretty fun, but who would volunteer to appear on this nightmare?

In interviews about the show he said that their publicists book them and nobody does any research on what they're getting into. They think it's just a "wacky talk show" or something, then he totally blindsides them. Every once in a great while someone seems slightly prepared but then he just ratchets it up from 100 to 1000. It's fantastic.

 

[NeoGold123]

I've never seen this show, are the interviewees aware of the script?

Not only are they not aware, he actively tries to make them uncomfortable. They'll crank up the heat in the studio, put rotten things underneath the guest's chair, hide people under the chair to tickle the guest's bottoms, send electric shocks through, drip water on their head, all kinds of things. And while it's only a 20 minute show or something, they'll tape the interviews for 1 or 2 hours. He's absolutely mad.

 

[Permanently A]

In interviews about the show he said that their publicists book them and nobody does any research on what they're getting into. They think it's just a "wacky talk show" or something, then he totally blindsides them. Every once in a great while someone seems slightly prepared but then he just ratchets it up from 100 to 1000. It's fantastic.

Not only are they not aware, he actively tries to make them uncomfortable. They'll crank up the heat in the studio, put rotten things underneath the guest's chair, hide people under the chair to tickle the guest's bottoms, send electric shocks through, drip water on their head, all kinds of things. And while it's only a 20 minute show or something, they'll tape the interviews for 1 or 2 hours. He's absolutely mad.

Holy shit I think I found something new to watch

edit: holy shit they're electrocuting jack black how is this allowed

 

[SynthFetish]

This is a good question.

 

[Dopus]

No. Not even remotely. Which is why I love it so much.

Some are, some play along but even then they will push it. Lance Reddick interview is the best.

The only guest who's beaten them at their own game is Dennis Rodman, because, well his mind is actually lost.

Bird up

 

[OnPoint]

Some are, some play along but even then they will push it. Lance Reddick interview is the best.

Yeah, but his is kind of anomalous. Nobody else had an interview like his during the entire history of the show. And it's a great surprise for people who haven't seen it.

 

[siddx]

Haha that sounds pretty fun, but who would volunteer to appear on this nightmare?

Apparently Andre has commented that it's getting harder to find unaware guests and the show will have to end soon because of it.