Joaquin Phoenix Says He Has "No Idea" About That Todd Philips Standalone JOKER Movie

Joaquin Phoenix Says He Has "No Idea" About That Todd Philips Standalone JOKER Movie

There's always a chance he's simply playing coy here of course, but during a new interview, You were never Really Here actor Joaquin Phoenix plays down the recent rumor that he's in line to play The Joker.

By MarkCassidy - Feb 26, 2018 04:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Joker

If Joaquin Phoenix really is in talks to play the Clown Prince of Crime in The Hangover director Todd Philips' Joker origin movie, someone should probably let him know!

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While speaking to French publication Allocine about his latest film, the Academy Award-nominated actor was quizzed about his involvement in the project, but claimed not to have any idea what the interviewer was talking about - although he does admit that it "sounds amazing."

While Pheonix's surprised reaction does seem genuine, there's still a decent chance he's simply dodging the question.

Check out the video for yourselves below and let us know what you think.

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