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Joaquin Phoenix nearly played the Joker in The Dark Knight

Joaquin Phoenix has revealed that he talked to Christopher Nolan about the possibility of playing the Joker in the 2008 superhero film 'The Dark Knight' but turned the role down as he "wasn't ready" for it.

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Joker star Joaquin Phoenix says he talked to Christopher Nolan about playing the iconic Batman villain in The Dark Knight: "I wasn't ready then"

"My feeling was I shouldn't do this"

Total Film

Joaquin Phoenix reveals he spoke to Christopher Nolan about playing Joker in The Dark Knight

‘I wasn’t ready then,’ the actor said

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9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max and more (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

There are plenty of new movies arriving on the best streaming services this week including “Joker: Folie à Deux”, “Despicable Me 4”, “The Substance” and more.

Tom’s Guide

22 Years Later, a Criminally Overlooked Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

Alongside The Sixth Sense, the film finally receives a 4K UHD Blu-Ray release this week via Disney, making this an ideal time to look back at one of Shyamalan’s most masterfully controlled exercises in suspense.

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Paul Mescal reveals he was cast in Gladiator II after 30-minute Zoom call

Normal People and Aftersun actor starring alongside Denzel Washington in sequel to Ridley Scott blockbuster

The Guardian - UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2 include “Friends” actor David Schwimmer, actor Joaquin Phoenix and journalist Jane Pauley

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‘You can see the money on screen’: why Hollywood is betting on Gladiator II not being another Folie à Deux

From the 1:1 scale Colosseum to the marauding model rhino, Ridley Scott’s forthcoming sequel screams conspicuous spending – but how bullish is Hollywood feeling, and what do we know about the film so far?

The Guardian - UK

Daring or dire? Guardian readers on Joker: Folie à Deux

Todd Phillips’ superhero sequel might have been a box-office flop, but some readers see a lot to cherish in the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga

The Guardian - UK

10 epic actor transformations as Sydney Sweeney trains to be a boxer

From Will Smith to Christian Bale, the most dramatic transformations for roles

Evening Standard

“She Has No Business Being On Screen”: Lady Gaga Slammed By Comedian Who Was On ‘Joker 2’ Set

"They should've fired her!" Comedian Tim Dillon tore Lady Gaga's performance in Joker: Folie à Deux, in which he played a minor role, apart, stating that "everyone on set knew it was a disaster." The post “She Has No Business Being On Screen”: Lady Gaga Slammed By Comedian Who Was…

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Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?

Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear

The Guardian - UK

Paul Schrader stopped watching Joker 2 after 15 minutes because ‘that was enough’

‘Those are people who, if they came to your house, you’d slip out the back door,’ said the ‘Taxi Driver’ writer of the film’s stars

The Independent UK

Joker 2 digital release date confirmed following box office devastation

Movie has made history with its low reception

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The Guardian - UK

Joker sequel on course for catastrophic $200m loss – reports

Folie à Deux is heading for an early debut on streaming platforms as its dismal run at the box office continues

Total Film

Joker: Folie à Deux is coming to digital already, less than a month after its premiere

Joker 2 is coming to home entertainment very soon

Evening Standard

Joker 2: Why has the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga sequel been labelled a flop?

The reviews have not been glowing for the sequel so far

Inverse

38 Years Ago, Joaquin Phoenix Made a Bizarre Sci-Fi Movie You’ve Never Seen

Forget 'Joker 2,' it' time to relive a true Joaquin Phoenix masterpiece.

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Joker: Folie à Deux flops further in second week at US box office after lacklustre opening

Panned sequel to Oscar-winning hit makes just $7m domestically in second weekend, an 81% drop that places it among the steepest ever recorded

The Independent UK

‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles

The choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a “Saturday Night Live” origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego

Tom’s Guide

5 movies like 'Joker: Folie à Deux' but better

Let down by the 'Joker' sequel? Check out these five better movies instead.

The Independent UK

Send in the clowns: $5m Terrifier 3 blasts past Joker 2 in box office humiliation

Todd Phillips’s ‘Joker’ sequel continues to set unwanted records for DC Studios

Total Film

Joker: Folie a Deux almost filmed a full trailer for its "awful" TV movie – featuring a returning actor from 2019's Joker

Beetlejuice 2 star almost appeared in Joker 2

The Independent UK

Joker 2 director makes surprise admission about Arthur Fleck’s true identity

The unexpected ending has generated controversy amongst fans

The Times of India

'Joker 2' box office collection Day 7: Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga starrer ends first week with Rs 12.05 crore collection in India

'Joker: Folie a Deux', starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, concluded its first week at the Indian box office on a disappointing note, collecting an estimated Rs 12.05 crore over its 7-day run, according to early reports.

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