Fan Casting Jester in Joe Carnahan's Daredevil: The Man Without Fear

Jonathan Powers came to New York City to perform on stage in Broadway productions, but was rejected numerous times because he lacked acting ability. Determined to prove himself, he threw himself into a training regimen that included acrobatics, fencing, stage combat, choreography, dancing – in short, anything he could think of to make himself a better actor. The one thing he forgot to take was acting lessons! Even with this additional training, the only regular work Powers could get was as a stunt-man for television shows and movies being filmed in New York. Much of his stunt work involved getting pounded on by the hero's stunt double on a regular basis. (In retrospect, the perfect training for a costumed criminal.) His last role involved getting several pies in the face on a daily basis while filming a low-budget slapstick comedy. Upset that his self-proclaimed considerable talents were being wasted in such a manner, something inside him snapped. He came to the conclusion that if the people wanted comedy then he would give it to them, and contacted the criminal outfitter known as the Tinkerer to come up with a number of novelty-based weapons. Purchasing a gaudy outfit from a costume shop, he created the identity of the Jester and performed a number of high-profile crimes. During this initial crime wave he was opposed by the vigilante Daredevil, who swiftly defeated him. The Jester has escaped from jail twice seeking revenge on Daredevil, and has been defeated both times. He is currently in prison awaiting trial, as he has told his lawyers not to pursue an insanity plea.