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 […]
Rumour: Joker movie plot details reveal The Joker’s real name, and a surprising connection to Bruce Wayne?
Since being officially announced earlier this month, Todd Phillips’s Joker origin movie appears to be coming together very quickly. We’ve had confirmation of Joaquin Phoenix’s casting as the Clown Prince of Crime, Deadpool 2 star Zazie Beetz in talks for the female lead, and an October 2019 release date set in stone. It’s possible that […]
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 […]
Mark Hamill says his Joker was partly inspired by Jay Leno
Mark Hamill’s beloved version of the Joker was apparently inspired partly by Jay Leno. There have been many a memorably version of Batman’s arch nemesis on both big screen and small, but one of the absolute favourites of fans has to be Mark Hamill’s spin on the character in Batman: The Animated Series. Hamill’s Joker […]
DC Collectibles’ Joker DC Core statue available to pre-order now
Promotional images have arrived online for DC Collectibles DC Core Joker PVC Statue. The piece is available to pre-order now via Sideshow Collectibles, priced at $50.00 and is expected to ship August-October; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Brian Bolland’s Batman gets a DC Designer statue from Sideshow and DC Collectibles Sideshow and DC Collectibles […]
