And if hed tell his origin itd be whatever he thinks of or what he believes it happened to him, which was shown in the movie itself. Theres one consistent trend between comics, cartoons, and movie retellings. Joaquin phoenix to play the joker in origin movie from todd. Writerdirector todd phillips film gives the iconic villain a brand new origin story that hopes to provide a sense of insight into, and perhaps even.
Who really is the joker and why we dont need his origin movie one of the most famous villains in pop culture, the jokers. Joker origin movie may be further along than we thought. Unlike in the comics, thomas plays a role in the jokers origins and is less sympathetic than traditional incarnations. The history of joker movies and characters origin story time. Joaquin phoenixs joker did, however, offer up a heavy dose of insight in regards to this films version of the clown prince of gotham while. Warner bros and dc are in the early stages of another batman universe spinoff movie, this one telling the origin story of the signature villain the joker. The film, based on dc comics characters, stars joaquin phoenix as the joker and provides a possible origin story for the character. Pictures presents, in association with village roadshow pictures, in association with bron creative, a joint effort production, a film by todd phillips, joker. Joaquin phoenix to play the joker in origin movie from. Joker although the figure of joker has been explored in the comics and in several previous films, the new project will bring us a completely new story about the clown prince of crime. Weve just been treated to this entire origin story of joker. Phantasm presents an entirely new joker origin where hes a mob enforcer and hitman for a famous gotham crime family. He was simply acting to act and inciting chaos in the.
Joker ar en amerikansk kriminalfilm regisserad av todd phillips som ocksa har skrivit manuset med scott silver. Joaquin phoenixs joker origin movie officially a go. Joker origin movie is a dark knight prequel screen rant. Joaquin phoenix in clown makeup teases joker origin. Ledgers joker was a terrifying presence exactly because he refused to disclose his origin story. The joker teaser trailer concept willem dafoe, martin.
Aug 31, 2019 considering the comic book joker infamously once said he preferred his origin to be multiple choice, this movie wisely embraces the ambiguity of its title character, despite this seemingly being. Aug 22, 2017 this means that because the joker is a part of the suicide squad movie series and is played by jared leto in that arena, another actor will star in the joker origin movie thats in development. Theres a whole movie about the joker in the works gq. Joker, the muchdiscussed new movie featuring joaquin phoenix as dcs dark clown prince, creates a neverbeforeseen origin story for the. The same one rob zombie made in his halloween movie remakes that the movie basically exonerates the villain. This story suggests that joker was once a chemical plant. The fans made their nerd rage clear in blog posts and on twitter. Joker gives its infamous central character a chillingly plausible origin story that serves as a brilliant showcase for its star and a dark evolution for comicsinspired cinema. Hands have been wrung about the movies supposed potential to. The todd phillipsdirected, martin scorseseproduced joker origin.
What the joker origin story movie may be about cinemablend. May 29, 2018 warner bros and dc are in the early stages of another batman universe spinoff movie, this one telling the origin story of the signature villain the joker. Joker origin movie details point to a killing joke influence. Joker is a supervillain origin story, involving a character whose bigscreen resume already includes three.
Sep 21, 2018 so, i dont think a joker origin film is a good idea. Please dont forget that the joker is a criminal mastermind. Joker origin movie starring joaquin phoenix is officially. Aug 22, 2017 the joker origin movie will be the first film under a new banner that warner bros. This path brings him facetoface with his alter ego. Before the movie concluded, joker revealed himself to be without any political motivations. Feb 08, 2018 joaquin phoenix is in talks to play the clown prince of crime in warner bros. Todd phillips has said his film will be a dark and gritty crime movie, so it. Set in 1981, it follows arthur fleck, a failed standup comedian whose descent into insanity and nihilism inspires a violent.
Joker is a 2019 american psychological thriller film directed and produced by todd phillips, who cowrote the screenplay with scott silver. Jul 10, 2018 the joker origin movie is officially a go at warner bros. Joker origin movie trailer, cast, every update you need to know. Aug 30, 2017 thus, current joker jared leto will not be in the origin film, and a new actor will step in. Oct 03, 2019 it barely even works within the confines of its own genre, the comicbook movie.
Aug 23, 2017 yesterday news broke that the latest batidea to come out of hollywood was a joker origin film, to be directed and cowritten by the hangover and war dogs director todd phillips and coproduced by. Specifically, an adaptation of brian azzarellos graphic novel joker. To understand why the new joaquin phoenixfronted joker movie is so controversial, we have to look back on the characters history. But to me, this being a joker movie, it has a big flaw. The joker origin movie isnt a dark knight prequel but should it be. Jun 17, 2019 although the joker movie will tell an origin story of sorts for batmans notorious nemesis, the film wont have any connection to the most recent version of the character to appear on the big. The todd phillipsdirected, martin scorseseproduced joker origin film is, in fact, a prequel to the dark knight, exploring how heath ledgers incomparable version of the clown prince of crime came to be. In some of these tellings notably tim burtons version culpability is laid at jokers feet. Oct 09, 2019 the joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Mar 09, 2018 dcs joker origin movie will reportedly feature the villain as a failed standup comedian in the 1980s, drawing inspiration from allen moores batman.
Jan 08, 2020 if the entire movie, or even parts of it, are just joker making things up, then he has to have access to things he couldnt have known, most notably, the origin of batman. Joaquin phoenix and zazie beetz have been filming dcs joker origin movie in new york city this september and october the first set photos of phoenix on the streets of harlem and a new york. This film is separate from the movies starring ben affleck, and also. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book batman april 25, 1940, published by dc comics.
In gotham city, mentally troubled comedian arthur fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. In gotham city, mentally troubled comedian arthur fleck is disregarded and mistreated by. Todd phillips solemn but shallow supervillain origins movie has a strong performance by joaquin phoenix but is weighed down by realist. The joker movie is expected to be the first project under a new banner that will house a range of dc properties outside of the dc extended universe, with different actors playing iconic roles. Serving as a villain and often a nemesis for batman across stories set in gotham city, the dc comics legend has never been. Joker is a 2019 american psychological thriller film directed and produced by todd phillips.
The joker initially appeared as a remorseless serial killer, modeled after a joker playing card with a mirthless grin, who killed his victims with joker venom, a toxin that left their faces smiling grotesquely. Dc films is making joker, a nondceu canon origin story about gothams clown prince of crime, starring joaquin phoenix and directed by todd phillips. The variety and uncertainty in the origins of the joker has become a staple moreso than the actual story of his origin, something that director todd phillips wanted to tap into purposefully with. I do think that a joker solo film can be a great success. Watch the official watermelon movies teaser trailer for the joker, an origin retelling of the classic dc batman villain starring joaquin phoenix. While studio negotiations are not yet underway, phillips has made. Joker is a failed 80s comedian in scorseses origin movie. Joker origin movie details point to a killing joke.
He had decided to be referred to as joker in this time. Todd phillips joker, a new origin story for batmans most ruthless villain, turns a persecution complex into a wishfulfillment power trip. Todd phillipss supervillain origin story starring joaquin phoenix is stirring. Joker teaser trailer now playing in theaters youtube. Sep 07, 2017 jared leto recently revealed that he was just as confused as the rest of us when warner bros. Joaquin phoenix towers in a deeply troubling origin story todd phillipss bracing, disturbing film has an undeniable impactfor good and bad. Who really is the joker and why we dont need his origin movie.
Oct 04, 2019 unlike the justice league series of films that spanned from man of steel to aquaman, joker is not part of a larger universe. The killing joke built on the basic framework of the red hood origin story but added tragic new layers. In this, todd phillips origin story seems to have succeeded, given the amount of lip service paid to. Love it or hate it, the joker movie presents a tempting. Joaquin phoenix recently finalized his deal to star as the archnemesis of batman and shooting is set to begin in september in new york. Joker origin movie with joaquin phoenix page 43 tfw2005. Joaquin phoenix looks down on his luck as the joker in new. Joker origin movie might be taking some cues from alan moore and brian bollands celebratedcontroversial. Aug 22, 2017 the joker does not have a definite backstory. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. The aim of the joker has always been to sow chaos and panic in the citizens of gotham city. Sep 20, 2018 the actor, 43, was photographed on the set of his new joker origin film wearing a much more normal outfit than fans would expect from batmans biggest foe. Before todd phillips and joaquin phoenix unsettle audiences with joker this friday, we lay out the various origin stories throughout the characters history, dating back to the comics in 1940.
Joaquin phoenix in talks for joker origin movie cbr. So, i dont think a joker origin film is a good idea. Throughout the movie, he offers different explanations for his facial scarring. Oct 04, 2019 during the big climax, we see, once again, bruces parents get killed.