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GLOW’s Marc Maron in talks to join Joker origin movie

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It seems director Todd Phillips is ready to lock down another actor for Joker as Variety that reports GLOW star and comedian Marc Maron is now in talks to join the film. If he joins, he’ll be starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro and Frances Conroy. Maron’s role is said to be connected to De Niro’s character, […]

Deadpool 2’s Zazie Beetz in talks for Joker movie alongside Joaquin Phoenix

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Just a couple of days after receiving an official title and release date, Joker may be adding another star to to its cast with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Zazie Beetz is currently in final talks to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the film. If the talks are successful, Beetz would play a single mother who catches the interest of […]

Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix will be released October 2019

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Over the last couple weeks we’ve gotten a fair bit of news regarding Warner Bros. and DC’s standalone film centred on their most recognizable villain, The Joker. First WB officially greenlit the film, then Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator) was cast in the role of the Clown Prince of Crime before rumours over the film’s plot began […]

Kevin Smith thinks fans should give Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker movie a chance

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Kevin Smith has defended the idea of Joaquin Phoenix’s solo Joker movie, praising WB for trying something different. Now that we know Joaquin Phoenix has officially signed on to play the Joker in a solo movie, fans are not only starting to speculate on what might happen in the film but also argue if the […]

Rumour: Thomas Wayne will have “a big role” in the Joker origin movie

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Last week it was confirmed that Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Joker origin film is moving ahead, with Joaquin Phoenix officially on board to portray the Clown Prince of Crime for director Todd Phillips (The Hangover). Aside from the fact that it has been described as a gritty, 80s-set crime drama, we know very little […]

Movie Review – Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018)

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Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot, 2018. Written and Directed by Gus Van Sant. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black, Tony Greenhand, Beth Ditto, Carrie Brownstein, Mark Webber, Ronnie Adrian, Kim Gordon, and Udo Kier. SYNOPSIS: On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the […]

Joaquin Phoenix says his Joker movie is “unique” and not like other studio superhero movies

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Joaquin Phoenix, who is now confirmed to play the Joker in a solo DC movie, says that the film is “unique” and not like other movies in the genre. After months of rumours and speculation, Joaquin Phoenix was finally confirmed to play the legendary villain the Joker in a solo movie directed by Todd Phillips. […]

Joaquin Phoenix finalises deal to play The Joker in DC origin film, will begin shooting in September

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After months of rumours linking him to the part, it has now officially been confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix has signed on to portray the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ standalone Joker origin movie from director Todd Phillips (The Hangover). The film, which is said to have a budget in the […]

Todd Phillips’ Joker origin movie still moving ahead despite Jared Leto’s DCEU return

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Yesterday it was announced that Jared Leto is set to reprise his Suicide Squad role as The Joker for a DC Extended Universe solo movie focusing on the Clown Prince of Crime. As we’ve known for some time, Warner Bros. has also been planning a standalone Joker movie from director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) and […]

Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly and Jake Gyllenhaal star in first trailer for The Sisters Brothers

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Annapurna Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming dark comedy western The Sisters Brothers. Based on Patrick deWitt’s 2011 award-winning novel of the same name, the film is written and directed by Jacques Audiard (Dheepan) and stars Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Riz Ahmed; watch it below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VDe82y8qT0 Based on […]