Although the second season of 'Gotham' has introduced several new villains, one of the most interesting characters in the TV series is still Jerome Valeska, who is played with amazing gusto by 'The Giver' actor Cameron Monaghan.

One of the most enigmatic things about Jerome is the obvious possibility that he could be the Joker, a theory that is brought on by the character's iconic maniacal laughter. In an interview with CBR, Cameron Monaghan offered some hints on how Jerome has changed since his debut in the first season of 'Gotham.'

"Obviously, he's much more aggressive in the second season. The scope is broadening, and he's becoming more confident," Monaghan said. "He's starting to strike out and accomplish more. That's something we'll see more over the next few episodes, is his rising and embracing his lust for violence and appreciating it in a way that he's never had the chance to before."

Cameron Monaghan also revealed that 'Gotham' Season Two could be about Jerome's transformation and how he intends to get back at Jim Gordon.

"This season is 'The Rise of the Villains,' and the first few episodes are really the rise of Jerome," he said. "He sees Jim Gordon as this emblem or paradigm of law and order, all the things Jerome resents and wants to destroy. He wants to make an example of Jim. He wants to inspire madness within the city."

Jerome Valeska could turn into the Joker any minute now. Cameron Monaghan's description of what Jerome wants is eerily similar to what Heath Ledger's Joker wanted in the film 'The Dark Knight.'

"I think he wants everything to burn. If he had his way, he would continue to destroy everything around him for as long as possible," Monaghan said of Jerome. "He's this burning fire that is rapidly expanding in all ways. Jerome enjoys the act of destruction."

Catch Cameron Monaghan as Jerome Valeska in 'Gotham' Season Two, airing on Fox every Monday