After many rumors Warner Brothers has officially announced that they are going to be releasing a Joker Origin movie starring Joaquin Phoenix. How this will line up with Jared Leto’s Joker is yet to be seen, but even as a stand alone film if the story is right this could be a hit movie. Check out what we know so far in the news below and let us know know your thoughts on these developments AFTER THE JUMP!
Source: HollywoodReporter
Joaquin Phoenix recently finalized his deal to star as the arch-nemesis of Batman and shooting is set to begin in September in New York.
Todd Phillips is directing the film and co-wrote the script, which the studio describes as being an “exploration of a man disregarded by society [that] is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.” Scott Silver co-wrote the script.
Warners has yet to stake out a release date for the film, which goes against the grain of most comic book movies that have flags planted years in advance. But the Joker stand-alone pic is meant to be different from other comic book superhero movies.
The project’s budget is in the $55 million range, significantly lower than the tentpoles that dominate the form. And the stand-alone is meant to be darker and more experimental in tone and content (at least as experimental as a studio can be with established brands such as DC), which is described as being akin to a crime drama.
That said, there is a chance that the movie could be ready for release as early as late 2019, depending on various factors.