August Tales by David Howard Thorton

Best noted for his chilling portrayal of Art the Clown in the ‘Terrifier’ films, David Howard Thorton expresses his desire for a wicked transformation by playing one of the comic world’s iconic characters — The Joker.

Thorton’s Appeal for the Joker Role

Avid fans of the ‘Terrifier’ franchise have had the pleasure of seeing Thorton embrace the creepy entertainer’s role, originally brought to life by Mike Giannelli, since 2016. With ‘Terrifier 3’ slated for release soon, Thorton now wishes to join the ranks of notable actors who have taken on DC’s legendary villain, the Joker.

A Clown Is Not Always What You Think

Conversations with GamesRadar+ shed light on Thorton’s ambition. He suggested that the Joker, his all-time favorite villain, provided an intriguing role to take on. Furthermore, he expressed his aspirations openly, indicating he’d embrace any opportunity to showcase his renditions of the infamous villain under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU umbrella.

Stepping into a Legend’s Shoes

Thorton’s embracing words highlight his enthusiasm, saying, “The Joker is my favorite villain of all time, and that’s a character I would love to play myself one day. Hopefully, someone like James Gunn gives me the opportunity to tackle that character because I would like to do a lot of fun things with him."

Yet, as speculation about the casting for DCU’s Joker continues, memories of Joaquin Phoenix’s mesmerizing 2019 portrayal of the character in ‘Joker’ and the 2024 sequel ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ still linger.

A Trail of Jokers to Follow

Phoenix joined a diverse mix of talented actors to have depicted the Joker in live-action DC adaptations. This ensemble includes Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Cameron Monaghan, and Jared Leto.

From Terrifying Clowns to Mysterious Characters

Apart from making waves in the ‘Terrifier’ series, Thorton’s acting prowess extends to other projects. He graced Fox’s ‘Gotham’ series and starred in noteworthy films like ‘The Mean One’ and ‘Stream.’ The industry awaits his upcoming performance in the horror reimagining of the classic Mickey Mouse cartoon, ‘Screamboat,’ set for January 2025 release.

In the pulsing heart of the entertainment industry, Thorton’s desire to engage audiences’ fear and fascination continues to stir up anticipation. Whether he dons the Joker’s enigmatic grin or not, this actor’s knack for transforming into our beloved nightmare characters remains unchallenged. For now, our eagerness to see him in new evil exploits grows with each revelation.