Young actor Matthew Zar has been photographed in South Australia, confirming rumours that he is to return to his role in 2021 and 2023 comic book films, based on the Batman universe.

Rumours have swirled for months now that the actor would be exiting his self-imposed retirement to complete his work as the Joker, which has both been praised as well as discounted, for its polarizing interpretation of the nearly 70-year old comic book villain.

He was photographed at a local store in Australia, looking exasperated as he made his daily passes.