Just yesterday it was revealed that Alec Baldwin had signed on to portray Bruce Wayne’s father Thomas Wayne in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Joker movie, but now the actor has revealed that he’s dropped out of the film. “I’m no longer doing that movie,” said Baldwin in an interview with USA Today, citing scheduling […]
Alec Baldwin to play Thomas Wayne in DC’s Joker movie
Deadline is reporting that Alec Baldwin (Mission: Impossible – Fallout) has signed on to portray Thomas Wayne in Todd Phillips’ Joker movie for Warner Bros. and DC Films. Thomas Wayne is of course the father of Bruce Wayne, and his murder ultimately inspires his son to dedicate his life to fighting crime as Gotham’s protector, […]
Sicario: Day of the Soldado composer to score DC’s Joker movie
It’s not only the cast of the Joker movie that is coming together, as Film Music Reporter has revealed that DC Films and director Todd Phillips has enlisted Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir to score the Clown Prince of Crime’s standalone origin film. Guðnadóttir’s previous scores include A Hijacking, The Oath, Mary Magdalene and Sicario: Day of the […]
Joaquin Phoenix “could care less” about the pressure of playing The Joker
Joaquin Phoenix has some big shoes to fill in his next role as he follows in the footsteps of the likes of Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Mark Hamill and Heath Ledger (that’s it, right?) by taking on the role of the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Joker origin movie. However, […]
Rumour: Joker origin movie targeting an R-rating due to female nudity
With the Joker movie moving full steam ahead towards a planned September production start date, a new rumour has surfaced via Geeks WorldWide which states that the film will be targeting an R-rating. Considering the project has been described as a gritty take on the Clown Prince of Crime’s origins, an R-rating certainly wouldn’t come […]
GLOW’s Marc Maron in talks to join Joker origin movie
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, […]
Rumour: Rupert Thorne to feature in DC’s Joker movie?
As Warner Bros. and director Todd Phillips continue to assemble their cast for the standalone DC movie Joker, a new casting breakdown has surfaced online, which may suggest that the Batman villain Rupert Thorne could be making his live-action debut in the movie. Omega Underground has got its hands on a breakdown for ‘Mr. Warner’, […]
Robert De Niro and Frances Conroy join DC’s Joker origin film
Casting is picking up on the Joker origin movie, with two new additions joining Joaquin Phoenix (Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot) and Zazie Beetz (Deadpool 2) As rumoured back in June, Robert De Niro has been in talks to join the film and has now finalised his deal. The screen legend will reportedly […]
Deadpool 2’s Zazie Beetz in talks for Joker movie alongside Joaquin Phoenix
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
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 […]
