Matthew Needham Lands Joker Role in Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2
The 'House of the Dragon' star will voice the Clown Prince of Crime in the animated noir series, which returns for a 10-episode second season on July 31.
- Show
- Batman: Caped Crusader
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 2
- Window
- July 31
- Matthew Needham as The Joker
“Batman: Caped Crusader” has unmasked its Joker.”
Matthew Needham will voice the Joker in the second season of the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, according to Variety. The news was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, where the actor joined the show's cast and producers for a panel.
Needham, known for his role in House of the Dragon, joins a long line of actors who have lent their voice to the Clown Prince of Crime. His character was teased at the end of the show's first season, which premiered in 2024.
When does Season 2 come out?
The 10-episode second season will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on July 31. It will be released as a binge drop in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The Comic-Con panel followed a screening of the Season 2 premiere episode.
Who else is in the cast?
Needham joins a large ensemble voice cast led by Hamish Linklater as Batman and Bruce Wayne. Jamie Chung returns as Harley Quinn, with other returning cast members including John DiMaggio, Michelle C. Bonilla, and Krystal Joy Brown. The full cast list also features Eric Morgan Stuart, Jason Watkins, Gary Anthony Williams, Wunmi Mosaku, and Tom Kenny, among others.
The series is a hard-boiled reimagining of Batman's early years, forged from tragedy as Bruce Wayne wages a one-man war on crime in Gotham City. It is executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm, alongside James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, and Sam Register.
What about the video game?
Amazon's gaming platform, Luna, also screened a trailer for an upcoming video game tie-in titled Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles. The game is set to launch on July 31, the same day as the new season. Needham will also portray the Joker in this game, alongside Linklater and Michelle C. Bonilla.
Season 1 of Batman: Caped Crusader is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voiced the Joker in Season 1?
In the final episode of Season 1, the Joker is credited to John DiMaggio, who also voices Detective Harvey Bullock on the series. The character's appearance served as a teaser for the villain's larger role in the upcoming season.
How many episodes are in Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2?
The second season will consist of 10 episodes.
Will the entire season drop at once?
Yes. According to reports, Season 2 will be available as a binge release on its premiere date, July 31. All 10 episodes will be accessible to stream at once on Amazon Prime Video.
Who are the main producers behind the series?
The series is executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series). James Tucker and Geoffrey Thorne also serve as executive producers.
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