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Joker centers around an origin of the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Todd Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.
Following in the footsteps of Nicholson, Ledger, and most recently Jared Leto, Her and Walk the Line star Joaquin Phoenix will play the title character in Joker, which will explore the time before he became one of DC Comics’ most terrifying villains.
As first reported by Deadline, Joker began shooting in September 2018. The first unofficial photo from the set of the film found its way online shortly thereafter, and it featured Joaquin Phoenix interacting with … wait for it … a clown.
The film will be set in Batman’s home city of Gotham in the 1980s, and based on a script penned by Phillips and Scott Silver (8 Mile). Early rumors indicated that Phoenix would play a stand-up comedian who turns to a life of crime — and one would assume, criminal insanity — when he reaches a breaking point in his life and career. DeNiro and Maron’s characters are expected to play a major role in that evolution from struggling comedian to Clown Prince of Crime.
Joker (2019)
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starring: Robert De Niro, Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Brian Tyree Henry, Shea Whigham, Isabella Ferreira, Frances Conroy, Bryan Callen, Marc Maron, Brett Cullen, Douglas Hodge, Josh Pais
Screenplay by: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
Production Design by: Mark Friedberg
Cinematography by: Lawrence Sher
Film Editing by: Jeff Groth
Costume Design by: Mark Bridges
Art Direction by: Laura Ballinger
Music by: Hildur Guðnadóttir
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures, Roadside Attractions
Release Date: October 4, 2019
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