The American actor Joaquin Phoenix was selected by Warner Bros to play the new Joker.
The actor known for his role in Gladiator (2000), signed a contract to be part of the cast in the film that will explain the origins of the enemy of Batman. The filming will begin next September in New York, and its release is expected for 2019.
Todd Phillips (Hangover) will be in charge of directing. In addition, he participated writing the script with Scott Silver (Stronger than destiny).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, this production is supposed to be different from other comic book superhero movies; starting with the budget, which is in the range of $ 55 million dollars, a sum significantly lower than your DC Comics similes.
The story is summarized as follows: “A portrait of a man marginalized by society, a stark profile and also a cautionary tale”. In addition, it will be set in the city of Gotham in the 80s.
Joaquin Phoenix has been nominated for the Oscars on three occasions. In addition, he received a Golden Globe for his role in Walk The Line (2005). Now he will have the challenge of playing a character that is without a doubt complex, which was previously embodied by actors such as the late Heath Ledger (Batman: The Knight of the night), Jared Leto (Suicide Squad) and Jack Nicholson (Batman).
