Who Is The Arkham Prisoner In The Batman?

Actor Barry Keoghan is simply credited as “Unnamed Arkham Prisoner.

After Batman (Pattinson) confronts forensics accountant and serial killer Edward Nashton/ Riddler (Paul Dano) at the Arkham State Hospital, the latter reveals what drove him to “unmask the city’s truth.”

The Riddler was jealous of the sympathy the orphaned Bruce Wayne received after the death of his parents, while the other orphans including Nashton — part of Thomas Wayne’s billion-dollar Renewal programme — were ignored and forgotten.

He wants to partner with Batman and fix Gotham City, but the Dark Knight rejects him. In response, the Riddler reveals his master plan.

Seven bombs he has placed in vans around Gotham City go off the next second, destroying the seawall and flooding the city. That forces everyone to push for the city’s highest point, Gotham Square Garden, where incoming mayor Bella Reál (Jayme Lawson) is about to celebrate her victory.

Riddler has a plan for Reál too — a spin on her “real change” promise — having inspired a following who have armed themselves and put on a costume just like the Riddler.

Thanks to the efforts of Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz) and Gotham City’s police led by Lieutenant James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), Batman is able to put an end to Riddler’s schemes.

With the city flooded, the National Guard is called in to help with the rescue efforts — and Batman becomes a symbol of hope for Gotham City.