Around March 12, 2025, State Farm, a leading American insurance and financial services company, dropped a commercial ad featuring Batman and Joker, and DC fans are claiming it as one of the best portrayals of Joker they have seen. One of the comments on Reddit asserts that the actor playing the Joker is starkly similar to the figure used in the comic books.
"Looks so terrifying, I love it. Yesterday I watched the red hood and damn, while we have had amazing Jokers still no one has represented the animated version one. This one looks exactly like one taken out from the animated movies." a comment on Reddit reads.
Some compare it with Jack Nicholson, who portrayed The Joker in Tim Burton’s 1989 film Batman, opposite Michael Keaton’s Batman. His performance is considered one of the most iconic in Joker history.
"He looks eerily similar to late 70s/early 80s Jack Nicholson, so that’s definitely helping." another comment on Reddit reads.
Who is this actor who played the Joker in the State Farm commercial? Read on to know the details.
Who played the Joker in the State Farm Commercial?
Josh Harp appears as the Joker in the State Farm Commercial. His screentime was barely a few seconds but has left the fans wondering if DCU should consider him for their next film featuring the role. The fans are commenting all over the internet about his intense and scary appearance and how it is adding to the character. His bony cheeks, buried eyes, and his smile are what have left the fans fascinated by various possibilities.
As per Harp's IMDb profile, he is known for In the Hive (2012), S.W.A.T. (2017), and Downfalls High (2021). He is a blues musician and actor, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Since childhood, he has grown up listening to music. When he was 8 years of age, he saw BB KING live, and that sparked his passion for music. Josh started working as an actor in 2010, and over the years, he identified his unique style in acting.
What is the State Farm Commercial about?
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This commercial comes with a tagline: "Having insurance isn't the same as having State Farm. It's like getting Bateman when you need the protection of Batman."
The ad portrays havoc over the city while people are expecting Batman to resolve the same and pits the iconic superhero Batman against actor Jason Bateman. The ad plays on the idea that "not all coverage is the same"—just like Bateman isn’t Batman, regular insurance isn’t as reliable as State Farm. The real Batman speeds through Gotham in the high-tech Batmobile, while Bateman comically rides a small scooter, highlighting the stark contrast between the two.
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