It is an adaptation of Scarface .

Arnold Wesker (also known as The Ventriloquist) is a villain from the Batman series. The real Scarface persona was actually laying dormant, planning to pull another heist until being prematurely awakened by his henchmen.

To reinforce this, one Batman story had Scarface try to blow up a children's play by going in disguised as a doll prop with hidden explosives.
Scarface attempted to kill them, but Batman and Batgirl intervened and saved the thugs. Generally, they say the ventriloquist just has multiple personality disorder, but I dunno. The Ventriloquist and Scarface are a pair of villains in Batman comics, games and animations.

One of the most bizarre criminals in Gotham City, the Ventriloquist (real name Arnold Wesker) is a crime lord who directs all orders (and executions) through a wooden dummy named Scarface. The character has been featured in various media adaptations, such as feature films, television series and video games. Batman (jego alter ego – Bruce Wayne) – fikcyjna postać (superbohater) znana z licznych serii komiksowych, wydawanych przez DC Comics, oraz z różnych adaptacji związanych z tą postacią.Po raz pierwszy postać Batmana pojawiła się w czasopiśmie komiksowym Detective Comics vol. History File:Scarface & The Ventriloquist.jpg. The Ventriloquist is the name of three supervillains appearing in comic books and other media published by DC Comics.All of the Ventriloquist's versions are enemies of Batman, belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up Batman's rogues gallery.. This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series The Batman, related film, and the tie-in comic The Batman Strikes!. Many people believe he is crazy, and just puppetering Scarface, but he believes Scarface took possession over him.

I've got some real surprises in store for you. When the goons question Scarface being willing to die, the Ventriloquist explains the boss is a big believer in reincarnation - meaning the doll itself is just wood that's been replaced many times. Batman: Arkham Asylum (Video Game 2009) Mark Hamill as The Joker, Scarface. Antonio Montana is a fictional character and the protagonist of the 1983 film Scarface.He is portrayed by Al Pacino in the film, and is voiced by André Sogliuzzo in the 2006 video game Scarface: The World Is Yours.Embodying the rise from the bottom to the top, Tony Montana has become a cultural icon and is one of the most famous movie characters of all time.
Portrayed by: Dan Castellaneta. The Ventriloquist General Information. Ventriloquist & Scarface (The Batman) Edit.