"We did not use anything from comic as a primary source. I think people will be angry because of this. We just wrote your version of where someone like Joker could appear. This is what I was interested. We do not just do Joker, we tell how he became, "explained Phillips.
His answer sounds like a comment on the rumors that the picture is based on the cult plot of the "kill joke" Alan Mura and Brian Bullade. And although some common elements can be noticeable on the trailer, the director's statement speaks of another approach to the material. Phillips also stressed that the shooting group believes in the ability of the Phoenix Hoakin's ability to embody this image. The actor was the first choice for the role.
"I think he is the greatest actor. While we wrote, we had his picture on our computer, "the director admitted.
The action "Joker" will occur in 1981. The picture will tell about the beginning of the criminal career of the main opponent Batman. The future joker is a unlucky standap-comic named Arthur Flek, and insiders compare the tone of the painting with the "taxi driver" Martin Scorsese. The film will not enter the film DC and will become an independent project.
Phillips wrote a script together with Scott Silver. Robert de Niro, Zazi Bitz, Mark Mauro, Shey Wi-Tem, Francis Konra and Brett Callen.
"Joker" will be released on Russian screens on October 3.
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