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2019's Joker movie shouldn't have happened. Warner Bros was working on its DC Extended Universe, and then the Zack Snyder 'Snyderverse' of movies, including characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Also, Jared Leto had debuted his take on The Joker in 2016's Suicide Squad.
What interest would there be, then, in a lower budget, R-rated Joker movie from The Hangover director Todd Phillips? With Joaquin Phoenix in the lead? And why did Warner Bros nearly can the movie?
Simon Brew tells the tale....
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2019's Joker movie shouldn't have happened. Warner Bros was working on its DC Extended Universe, and then the Zack Snyder 'Snyderverse' of movies, including characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Also, Jared Leto had debuted his take on The Joker in 2016's Suicide Squad.
What interest would there be, then, in a lower budget, R-rated Joker movie from The Hangover director Todd Phillips? With Joaquin Phoenix in the lead? And why did Warner Bros nearly can the movie?
Simon Brew tells the tale....
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
