The world has known for months now that Joaquin Phoenix is playing DC's Clown Prince of Crime in director Todd Phillips' Joker movie. But is he actually our next Joker? A new theory suggests that Phoenix's character, struggling comedian Arthur Fleck, in the origin film isn't the real Joker.
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There are very few things Batman doesn't excel at, and even fewer that he just can't do at all. They do exist, however, and there's one character who can do quite a bit that Batman can't: the Joker. Here are the things that the Joker can do that Batman just can't.
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The CW's Elseworlds crossover event just got a lot more Super. The first image of Superman and Lois Lane from the much-teased mashup of the network's popular DC Comics-based series Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl has been made public, thanks to star Tyler Hoechlin's Instagram post.
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Jonny Quest finally has somebody steering the ship. Warner Bros. has hired The Lego Batman Movie director Chris McKay to direct the live-action adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera animated series, which aired for only one season in 1964. The picture has been in the works for some time.
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Swamp Thing has officially found its Swamp Thing... the man and the monster. The forthcoming DC Universe streaming series has cast Andy Bean (Transformers: The Last Knight) in the role of Alec Holland, the scientist whose work leads to his transformation into the titular creature.
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Playing the Clown Prince of Crime really takes it out of a guy. Director Todd Phillips recently shared a photo of Joaquin Phoenix relaxing in between takes on the set of Joker, the forthcoming film in which Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, the struggling comedian who eventually becomes the Joker.
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Virginia Madsen is heading to the swamp. Madsen has been cast in the upcoming series Swamp Thing, produced by Aquaman director James Wan under his Atomic Monster production banner for release on DC's upcoming subscription-based streaming service DC Universe. She'll star alongside Crystal Reed.
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Superman's black suit and numerous variations have reappeared often in the comics over the years, and looking at those appearances hints toward what we might expect from the black-clad Superman of "Elseworlds" in the Arrowverse.
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Todd Phillips' Joker movie has finally cast two of the most recognizable characters in the DC Comics lore, Bruce Wayne and his loyal butler and confidant Alfred Pennyworth, to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime — but the choices may raise a few eyebrows.
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Keep a watchful eye over Gotham City, will you, Mr. Whigham? Speaking in a recent interview, Shea Whigham dished up details on his role in Todd Phillips' Joker, offering information about the type of guy he plays in the Joaquin Phoenix-starrer.
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Batman has indicated that he doesn't believe in God — but what does that mean in a comics universe where he's punched bad guys shoulder-to-shoulder with a literal angel? The answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think.
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From recalled issues to critical re-examinations, and all the way to some surprising instances of decidedly adult content, the Dark Knight has faced plenty of real-world controversy. Here are the most notable issues prompting fan reaction that was divisive, dismissive, or downright disgusted.
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While most fans couldn't really make sense of Jared Leto's Joker in Suicide Squad, there was no arguing against the fact that the Clown Prince of Crime had a unique look in the movie. But now, director David Ayer has confessed that he made a mistake with the character's design.
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Why so serious? Joker writer-director Todd Phillips is on a photo-releasing streak, having recently uploaded a picture of lead actor Joaquin Phoenix on set of the gritty and experimental film. Shared to Phillips' Instagram account, the snap features Phoenix as a down-in-the-dumps clown.
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There may be more to the Clown Prince of Crime than meets the blue-paint-covered eye. Since Todd Phillips revealed the first look at Joaquin Phoenix in Joker, photos from the film's set have made their way online — and they contain a surprising detail that may incite an intense, shocked reaction.
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Easy, breezy, beautiful — CoverClown. Following the unveiling of the first photo of Joaquin Phoenix in character as Arthur Fleck, the man who will become the Clown Prince of Crime, for Joker, director Todd Phillips has revealed the first footage of Phoenix all dolled up in the Joker's makeup.
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Warner Bros. is eyeing a flock of badass birds to star in Birds of Prey. Insiders have relayed that Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jurnee Smolett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margaret Qualley, Cristin Milioti, Justina Machado, and Roberta Colindrez (Vida) are in consideration for the Margot Robbie-led film.
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Todd Phillips isn't joking around. On Sunday, the director revealed the first look at Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime in the upcoming Joker movie, posting the exclusive snap to his Instagram page. For Joker, Phoenix stars alongside Zazie Beetz and Robert De Niro.
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If the rumors are true and Henry Cavill is really giving up the role of Superman, it could obviously have some major implications for the DCEU. We're using our super-vision to power past the studio's shroud of secrecy and peer into the future of the franchise.
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When word got out that Henry Cavill was reportedly saying goodbye to his role as Superman, the internet erupted into a storm of confusion. Shortly after, Cavill stepped up to the plate to respond to the social media-exploding reports, breaking his silence on the puzzling Superman situation.
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Rest in peace, Batfleck — long live BatHamm? The same day it was reported that Batman actor Ben Affleck was likely "segueing out" of Warner Bros.' DC movie universe, Mad Men alum Jon Hamm threw his hat in the ring of stars who could succeed Affleck as the Dark Knight.
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Looks like Alec Baldwin has canceled his reservations at Wayne Manor. Following reports that Warner Bros. and DC had hired the actor to play Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas Wayne, in the upcoming Joaquin Phoenix-led Joker solo movie, Baldwin took to Twitter to announce that he has exited the project.
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Welcome to Gotham, Alec Baldwin. Warner Bros. and DC have cast Baldwin in Joker, the forthcoming solo film focused on the DC Comics' infamous Clown Prince of Crime. Baldwin will star alongside Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, as well as Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro, and Marc Maron.
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Kids love this movie, which means kids and adults watch it together, which means the adults in the room are constantly latching on to weird things that kids just don't pick up on.
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Would a Joker by any other name sound as sweet? That Hashtag Show has dropped a pretty big bombshell regarding the upcoming Joaquin Phoenix-starring Joker film: his real name. Phoenix will reportedly be joined by Deadpool 2 actress Zazie Beetz for the gritty origin story pic.
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Lock the gates! Because comedian Marc Maron might be joining one of DC's Joker movies. Specifically, Variety is reporting that Maron is currently in talks to join Robert De Niro and Frances Conroy in the cast of the Joaquin Phoenix Joker origin story, which has officially been titled Joker.
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Because the characters of Titans are diverse and allow the plot to take audiences to just about any setting or any genre, there's no telling where future seasons might bring us.
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