Joaquin Phoenix has finalised a deal for the starring role in the previously revealed Joker origin movie.
As reported by THR, Warner Bros. has reportedly signed on Joaquin Phoenix to star as the The Clown Prince of Crime in its low budget Joker origin film, which reportedly starts production in September.
Details of the film originally surfaced last year when IGN’s sources confirmed the movie was in the early stages of development at Warner and DC, with The Hangover’s Todd Phillips still attached to write and direct. Eminem’s 8 Mile writer, Scott Silver, is co-writing the script.
Source: IGN.com Joker: Joaquin Phoenix Closes Deal to Star in Standalone Movie