We've seen a lot of Joaquin Phoenix's transformation into The Joker for Todd Phillips' standalone origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime, but this new round of set photos may reveal a major spoiler for the DC Comics adaptation.
Now, this scene could come from the middle of the movie or even the very end but, as you can see below, there's a very good chance that this is going to be a pivotal moment.
In photos which are bound to bring back memories of The Dark Knight, Pheonix's Arthur Fleck can be seen laughing maniacally in the back of a police car after being arrested in scenes shot in New Jersey. It seems as if this may follow the villain inciting some sort of riot as a stunt double for the actor was also spotted along with an extra wearing a clown mask and wielding a baseball bat.
The Joker winding up behind bars - or even in Arkham Asylum - is bound to have an impact on Fleck, and this could be the moment he's finally captured before spending years locked up waiting for Batman's eventual arrival.
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Joker centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Todd Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.
Joker is set to be released on October 4th, 2019.
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