Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. In the subway, he was watching how a young woman was being harassed by three young and wealthy men. Joker: Folie Deux seems to have hit the rails, as director Todd Phillips shared a teaser image announcing day one of work on the film on Saturday afternoon. Published Oct 6, 2019. One day, Arthur is assaulted by a group of teenage boys while doing some sign waving as a clown. When he was rescued from the hands of the police by the Clowns, he painted a wide Glasgow smile with his own blood, allowing the ultimate dark, sociopathic, murderous and nihilistic criminally insane Joker to come out into the great light. In DCComics, the Joker is a criminal mastermind. When Penny woke up the next day, he reflected on his life, and grew more and more agitated with her, until, he roughly grabbed a pillow out from under her head, and suffocated her to death. By Carly Thomas The Joker is back as production begins for Joker: Folie He then sneaks into a premier at a movie theatre and confronts Thomas Wayne in the bathroom. This disorder is shown in the film. After being electrocuted by Joker during his Arkham Asylum breakout, Harleen became desperate to be Jokers main squeeze, so he convinced her to fall into the same chemicals that created him. As for Jeremiah Valeska, who emerged as Jeromes successor after Jerome permanently died before the final act of Season 4, he didnt initially display the same insane tendencies as his brother at least, not on the surface. Using the subway to return home, Arthur once again fell into the rich society's dirty hands when he was saving a young woman from being harassed by 3 businessmen. As screaming spectators stampede out of the studio, Joker lets out a genuine laugh of insanity, before getting up, and shooting Franklin's dead body in the chest. Answer (1 of 6): I can relate to his pain and loss of faith in humanity. Heres how it works. Swept through a pipe leading outside, this man is shocked to discover his physical appearance drastically altered, and that, combined with the loss of his family drives him to insanity. Arthur, now an adult, has dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. In 2017, the White Knight comic book confirmed that the character's true identity was Jack Napier, who fans of the 1989 Batman will remember as the name of the character prior to a horrific accident transformed him into the maniacal menace. WebJack Napier, later better known as The Joker, is the main antagonist of the Batman (Burton/Schumacherverse) film series (as well as their comic and novel adaptations). Though it's not frequently referenced, the Joker has had an official name for decades and that name is Jack Napier. Expecting to get a concrete answer once and for all, fans received only more confusion. It was just pointed out to me the joker's name in this film is Arthur Fleck A.Fleck Afleck Ben Afleck Batman just realised Joaquin's joker is named A. fleck pic.twitter.com/rcSlylJtAp, The new Joker is named Arthur Fleck. Penny allowed one of her boyfriends to sexually and physically abuse Arthur while tied to a radiator. This name is not strictly speaking canon, however. A Fleck. The film totally blurs the line between Arthur's reality and imagination, such as the scenes of him interacting with his favorite talk show host as part of the audience and dating his neighbor. Arthur wakes up and dances for the protesters, and baptizes himself as The Joker by drawing a smile on his face with his own blood. WebThe Joker is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.The character was created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, and first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for the Joker's He is a member of the Dark Knights, a group of vigilantes from the Dark Multiverse whose goal is to assist the deity Barbatos to plunge the central DC Multiverse into darkness. Since there have been so many versions of the Joker that follow a similar path to one another, there remains some uncertainty whether Phoenix's version of the Joker is the real one, or merelythe inspiration for a future iteration of the character in a sequel. The name Arthur Fleck was actually announced months ago, but the trailer drop seems to have opened many more eyes to the fairly blatant reference. Arthur's life then starts to turn around because he starts dating Sophie, and tries stand-up comedy. Sowing chaos with his ingenuity and sharp intellect, he is an expert in chemical engineering, making specialty poisons and other creative-yet-lethal weaponry. 33. During the massive riots, one of the clowns killsThomas and Martha Wayne and takes Martha's pearls, much to Bruce's horror. Regardless of whether or not this name was intentional, this isn't the first time someone has noted the connection, with Kevin Smith having brought it to many fans' attention last year. The now-cured Napier decides that he will be the hero that Gotham City truly deserves. Oscar buzz for Phoenix is already building as well so it seems safe to say that even if fans disagree with the way the two creative minds have reimagined the Joker, the film itself will be basically beyond reproach. The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced on January 13, 2020, at the David Geffen Theater of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, by actors John Cho and Issa Rae. Penelope "Penny" Fleck is the deuteragonist of the 2019 psychological thriller film Joker, the first installment of the DC Black film series. By Patrick Cavanaugh He is an insecure manwho just wants to be accepted but has trouble connecting with the people around him. In "Joker," loner Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) battles mental illness while clinging to the hope of becoming a successful stand-up comedian. The reason behind the creation of the Jack Napier name is because of how Tim Burton decided to handle the Joker's origin in 1989's Batman. This version demonstrates his potential in terms of physical strength, which makes the power dynamic more balanced when compared to Batman and the other criminals around Gotham City. Next:The Most Controversial Movies Of The Decade. Henry portrayed Carl the Arkham State Hospital secretary who happened to be speaking to Arthur Fleck/Joker. This in turn gets Arthur fired from his job. The old Victorian home featured in the film is on sale in Astoria, Oregon, and potential buyers are considering making it more accessible to the public. His name was just never used (just like how Moore and Bolland handled it in Batman: The Killing Joke). It was revealed in a 1951 Detective Comics story that the Joker had, at one time, gone by the identity of the Red Hood. Furthermore and interestingly, both actors portray characters related to the Arkham State Hospital. That said, it is worth pointing out though that Jokers past was explored earlier in the theatrical movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. She is avid entertainment news journalist, writing about anything from music and bands, to what's new on Netflix. Hence, Arthur's fragile sanity began to be broken, and, he was still not giving up and found somewhat of joy in his mother and Sophie Dumond, until, he was watching how he is humiliated by society again, this time by his beloved TV idol Murray Franklin. All rights reserved. With that in mind, were going over the most notable Joker origin stories across comics, movies and television, whether the story was directly shown or alluded to enough. But Batman was another matter entirely, and during his brief encounter with the Dark Knight, Jack was struck in the cheeks by a ricocheting bullet. #JokerMovie, 'the joker's name in joker is A. Fleck' i dont have a reaction image but imagine me squinting really hard at my phone screen. On the other hand, inJoker,Arthur Fleck is portrayed as a man with a deep mental instability that causes him much strife in his everyday life. He also met Alfred Pennyworth before getting rudely dismissed by him.. #joker, Phillips wrote in a simple caption. Returning home, Arthur took a short shower, and his mother was watching Franklin's show on TV, whilst Arthur's mental health was further degraded as he was writing jokes in his notebook. Arthur Fleck is a middle-aged man withsilk-long-black brown-hair, he is also pale and skinny man with no muscles nor fat. Instead of dying, though, Napier instead falls into a vat of chemicals and is transformed into the Joker. This Joker is able to hold his own in a fight, run around the streets causing mayhem, and generally incite fear in his opponents. Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck will also be joined in Folie Deux by the Joker's long-time love interest, Harley Quinn, with Lady Gaga taking on the role. It seems that Todd Phillipscontinues to play with that ideainJoker's endingby making it difficult to differentiate fact from fiction. Todd Phillips'Jokerhas been heralded asone of the greatest comic book moviesever made, but fans are still questioning whether or not Arthur Fleck is the real Joker. She is the adoptive mother of Arthur Fleck, a mentally unstable failed comedian whose lack of success and respect triggers his His real name is still unknown, his adopted mother was named Penny Fleck and she named him Arthur Fleck, his real name before he was abandoned is still unknown even to him, and he Arthur is then rudely dismissed by Alfred Pennyworth and returns home only to find his mother being rushed to hospital because of a stroke. Red Hood One nearly fell into the chemicals right then and there, but Batman caught him and tried to pull his adversary up. Penny Fleck is was the adoptive mother of Arthur Fleck, a mentally unstable failed comedian who would later call himself the Joker. His writing has been featured at ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Times, About.com, the Huffington Post and Gizmodo. As he learned when looking through his mothers Arkham file, hed been abused as a child by her boyfriend, which may have have been the cause for him developing that neurologic disorder where he laughed at inappropriate times. Im trying to heal and hopefully will recover. He then pulls out the gun and shoots two of them in self defense. The facility is first mentioned when the Riddler publicly exposes details RELATED: Is the Name of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker a Nod to Ben Affleck? He's aware he looks like Harry Potter and Clark Kent. MANILA, Philippines Joker: Folie Deux, sequel to the 2019 film Joker, kicked off their production with a first look at Joaquin Phoenixs Arthur Fleck. 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Franklin later scolds Arthur for what he did, driving Joker who is already insane to begin a rant about how he and society have wronged him. However, for Phoenix's version of the character in the upcoming movie Joker, the Joker is getting a new real name. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Arthur was already in rocky territory at the start of Joker. The actor wanted to mold a Joker that hasnever been seen on screen before, andhe spent time studyingbooks about murderers and political assassins to help give his Joker a realistic backstory. The man who would later be known as the Joker was born to unknown parents before being allegedly adopted in Gotham City by Penny Fleck and an unknown father. Portrayed by: First Appearance Real name: However, the Joker's "real name" was provided by a few psychiatrists and in a dossier on the Joker. The biggest issue with this portrayal of Arthur Fleck is that he doesnt seem capable of the Jokers infamous life of crime, as seen in the comics and other movies. On the other hand, Arthur Fleck couldstill develop those skills on his journey to becoming the Clown Prince of Crime. It's later revealed that he actually is sociopathic and gradually begins to become evil as result of his abusive treatment from the people of Gotham City, leading him to become the vengeful anarchist Joker. This Friday, were taking a look at Microsoft and Sonys increasingly bitter feud over Call of Duty and whether U.K. regulators are leaning toward torpedoing the Activision Blizzard deal. A Its important to note that neither Jerome nor Jeremiah were actually called Joker during the course of Gotham, with Jeremiah only identifying himself as J at the very end. In the Joker (2019) Joker's name is Arthur Fleck making him the second member in his family to play a major character in the DC franchise after his brother Bena Fleck who played Batman 22 2 comments Best Add a Comment faithfulcarrot34 57 min. Arthur put on a luxury clown suit, dyes his hair green and put on clown makeup in his apartment. Day 1. There's only one Joker whose real name is Arthur Fleck, that being Todd Phillips/Joaquin Phoenix's version. Arthur prepares his makeup for the show. Names and origin stories aside, fans already know one thing for sure about Joker:audiences lucky enough to have seen the film are going almost as crazy as Arthur Fleck himself. So within the Gotham continuity, its possible that J will go on to become the one and true Joker, or maybe another individual will eventually take that mantle. He is a merciless and In doing so, Phoenix created a Joker that will undoubtedly be totally distinct from the late Heath Ledger's Academy Award-winning turn in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and, as the reviews for the film claim, a version different from any other Joker that came before him. Not to mention, when Arthur was a child, a young Penny who was obsessed with Thomas Wayne let her boyfriend physically and emotional abuse him which contributed to his mental health and pathological laughter. It turns out, however, that the visit was an excuse for Randall who gave him the gun to make sure Arthur and he had their stories straight. As Joker, he would put on clown-like luxury red, orange, yellow and brown bright suit and shoes, and, dyed his hair in bright green with painting his face with clown makeup, drawing tear-like blue eyelashes around his eyes, while his mouth was drawn in bright red like a big evil or sad smile. For one thing, this Joker, real name Arthur Fleck, came to be when Bruce Wayne was a child, so he has no association with the cape and cowled Batman whatsoever. The award-winningJokerpresents a deeply-broken man, who seems to lack the leadership and foresight necessary to run a criminal organization. He shoots two Wayne employees in self-defense, before hunting down their third friend and executing him. As a result of being abused, Arthur dives deeply into nihilism, depression and even psychosis, until he develops pathological laughter created by the abuse. By the time Arthur came home from Wayne Manor, the paramedics loaded Penny into an ambulance which Arthur was allowed to enter as well. When Arthur appears on the show, he tells the audience that he was responsible for the subway murders, and tells them about how society has abandoned him and created him. For one thing, this Joker, real name Arthur Fleck, came to be when Bruce Wayne was a child, so he has no association with the cape and cowled Batman whatsoever. Throughout Joker's numerous appearances in pop culture, his penchant for aliases and his obvious love for his made-up moniker has given him an even more terrifying, mysterious presence and without a concrete backstory, he's felt almost inhuman. Using his laughter issue to harass him, Arthur would later carry out his weapon to kill them off, and further becoming a sociopath despite being terrified at what had happened before calming down in a public bathroom. All this contradictory informationmakes it difficult for fans todecipher the truth of Arthur Fleck's identity. As a result, not only was his skin partially melted away, but when he returned to the limelight ten years later in the series finale (having spend the previous decade pretending to be comatose while waiting for Bruce Wayne to return home), his personality melded with aspects of Jeromes to create what actor Cameron Monaghan described as a third character.. Uh oh. When Carls daughter, Andrea, carried out her revenge years later as The Phantasm, Joker was her final target, though he was the only one of them to survive the movies events. He has written two books about comics for Penguin-Random House Was Superman a Spy? Shortly thereafter, Bruce became Batman and slowly dismantled the gang, with the conflict culminating in him foiling their attempted robbery at the Ace Chemical Processing Plant. Day 1. Snyder was right, people are living in a fucking dream world because this was discovered several months ago. You will receive a verification email shortly. After killing his TV idol in front of a horrified crowd, he burst out in a crazy laughter. When he was preparing for his performance in the show, he considered committing suicide on air. On one hand, they might just be in Arthur's head: picturing an alternate life for him in the future, while on the other, they might be his memories,vividly remembered even after an unspecified amount of time. This is especially evidenced by the release of Joker this past weekend, which barely pulls from the source material in showing how Joaquin Phoenixs Arthur Fleck turns to darkness. As portrayed by venerated method actor Joaquin Phoenix, Fleck is ostensibly a frail man (both physically and mentally) on the brink of madness a state of beingPhoenix achieved by losing an astonishing amount of weight, creating a super-unique and terrifying laugh, and crafting a downtrodden character trying to figure out where he belongs. In the present day, Carl sent Jack to oversee a raid at Axis Chemicals, but it was all a ploy to see Jack killed for sleeping with Carls mistress, Alicia. Arthur then dyes his hair green in his apartment when Randall and Gary, Arthur's other friend, came to visit. This would be the name that, until now, had been the only other "official name" ever associated with the Joker. As Joker; Arthur loved being completely freed from his depressed life he used to have, liking to think that his life is a comedy now rather than a tragedy. None of them to be honest. Joker is one character whose past, origins and upbringing has been obscured as a mystery. Heath Ledgers Joker had no na Although Joker was announced as a stand-alone origin story, director Todd Phillips mused in an interview with Los Angeles Times that perhaps the Joker that will come to battle Batman He is a Franklin decides to take advantage of the situation for ratings by carrying on with the show instead of shutting it down. Joaquin Phoenix will surely be back as Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, and according to the first reports of the sequel in 2019, Warner Bros had a sequel option in place for the star to return. We were first introduced to Jerome Valeska as a guest villain in Season 1, and after returning for brief stints in Seasons 2 and 3, he was a recurring villain in Season 4. He was a deformed man who was abandoned and raised in the sewers as a baby. The old Victorian home featured in the film is on sale in Astoria, Oregon, and potential buyers are considering making it more accessible to the public. As for Jack Napier it originated from the Tim Burton original film and is Nicotine causes increase in the blood flow of the body and causes thickening of vessels. And Other Comic Book Legends Revealed and Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? Despite his mental health, Arthur would have never thought of giving up on his goal to be a popular comedian, and, when he goes to achieve this goal, he takes the job of a clown for a talent agency. After chasing him out of the subway car and onto the platform, he shot him again. DC Database is a FANDOM Comics Community. $138.33 $ 138. Arthur then concluded he loved killing them. Our boy. Either way, this only proves how much more mentally disturbed Arthur is compared to what has been established previously. In Arthur's case, his PBA would cause him to laugh uncontrollably during moments of intense stress and sadness. WebHenry and Keoghan portrayed two of the Eternals (Phastos and Druig, respectively). To find the "perfect laughter", Phoenix was watching and attempting to copy people with pathological laughter disorder. This is likely just a coincidence, but some fans seem to think this was definitely a nod to Justice League star Ben Affleck, who confirmed earlier this year he was leaving the DC Extended Universe behind. Much like her son, Penny suffered from an unspecified mentally illness. This is one of the very few incarnations of the Joker to be depicted as having a form of mercy from others, as demonstrated when he spares Gary from a brutal killing like. Snapping at the peak of his psychotic rage, Joker abandons his plan of commiting suicide and suddenly whips out his gun and shoots Franklin in the forehead, killing him instantly on live television andin front of a horrified audience. Eventually, Arthur was rescued from this terrible childhood while his mother was taken to Arkham State Hospital. He also acquired a job at HA-HA's as a party clown. Arthur then made his way home, fantasizing about entering Sophie's apartment and making out with her. The idea is that one bad day could conceivably transform a person's entire life and turn a normal person into a villain. Our boy. Arthur is then mocked and beaten by the three men. Developing an obsession of loving Sophie, he was stalking her and even came out to a date with her in a diner, even though he was merely picturing their meetings. A co-worker framed him for a crime, resulting in his dismissal as a clown. When he was raised by his adopted mother and her boyfriend, they were abusing him physically and mentally, until the trauma to his brain caused him to develop Pseudobulbar affect, a condition characterized by sudden moments of uncontrollable laughter or crying. It may have been enough to finally make Arthur happy even when seemingly recaptured by authorities. Penny Fleck's claim that she once had an affair with Gotham City's resident billionaire business mogul Thomas Wayne while she was working for Comedian Patton Oswalt once speculated that this version of Joker used to be a military intelligence operative, which would make sense given his knowledge of weapons and explosives. Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, is the villain in the upcoming film. Director Todd Phillips on Sunday started shooting for his movie ''Joker: Folie a Deux'' and shared franchise star Joaquin Phoenix's first glimpse as Arthur Fleck aka Joker The film was a smash success, so the name Jack Napier was now forever associated with the Joker, but what is interesting is that the comic books still stayed away from giving the Joker any sort of real name. Fleck." He quickly takes notice of Arthur's unstable demeanour and pauses in horror when looking into file, when he refused to release the file to Arthur, he steals it anyway and is saddened and distraught to find out that what Thomas Wayne said was true; Penny is indeed delusional and that he isn't Arthur's biological father. In the video, Arthur's pathological laughter was shown during the stand-up performance, which Franklin used to humiliate Fleck. Grief-stricken, the unnamed man tries tries to get out of the heist, but the criminals force him to go through with it and make him wear the Red Hood outfit in order to frame him as the mastermind and divert attention away from themselves. #joker." To achieve his life goal, Arthur had taken the job of an advertising clown for a talent agency, so he can use the future salary he would get to help his mother to heal from her illnesses and to help himself. As he is being driven through the streets, the Clowns are out in full force, rioting, destroying property, burning cars, and killing people, as Arthur smiles, and is cheered and pointed at by the rioters. Joker & Batmans stories are like fine wine. Philips posted Phoenix's photo on Instagram and wrote, "Day 1. The photo shows Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck getting what may be a forcible shave from an orderly inside Arkham Asylum. In fact, the film's ending is intentionally ambiguous, leaving room for doubt. Arthur thanked Randall and brutally killed him by stabbing him in the neck and eye with scissors and then bashing his head repeatedly against a wall. Sure, many stories of how he became a chalk white-skinned, green-haired mass murderer share similarities, but creators are often given a freer hand with exploring these events compared to other popular characters. He was a mobster who was having an affair with the girlfriend of the head of the mob, Carl Grissom. They realize who he is, and gently and slowly bring him out of the broken window of the car, placing him on the hood. Later, Arthur recieves a phone call from a representative from the Murray Franklin Show who informs him that the clip of his performance recieved amazing feedback and that Murray Franklin wants Arthur on the show, to which Arthur agrees. Philips posted Phoenix's photo on Instagram and wrote, "Day 1. Is the Jokers name Jack Napier or Arthur Fleck? Depends on the continuity. In most versions, the Jokers name is never revealed - thats true for Batman: The Animated Series handled the "Jack Napier" thing brilliantly (like they did with most things. Furthermore, fans question where the events in the film actually take place. Arthur, alongside his mother, as like many residents in Gotham and the US, were fans of the Murray Franklin Show, a late-night talk show led by Murray Franklin himself. Joker turns around and revels in the crowd's cheers. 22 results for "arthur fleck joker" RESULTS. Some have dismissed this as merely a coincidence, yet others can't help but wonder if this is a loving nod, given that Affleck played Joker's legendary foe. Zoe was born and raised in New York City, and thrives among its creative chaos. The Batman franchise. 3 Trailer Reveals First Look At Adam Warlock, Weird Al Yankovic Movie True Story: How Much Really Happened, 10 Worst Twist Endings That Ruined Thriller Movies, Adele Warned Jennifer Lawrence Not To Do Sci-Fi Movie With Chris Pratt. But otherwise, this Joker remains an enigma. Around the second act of Joker, Arthur Fleck commits his first murders. Day 1. someone was killed today because of what you did. And yes, that's the only thought I have about that movie. Aside from theWhite Knightcomic and Burton's film, the name Jack Napier was also used in an episode of Batman: The Animated Series, though the show adopting that moniker as the Joker's title could be considered more an alias rather than an official name. As a shootout between the remaining gang members and the GCPD raged, Red Hood One tried to escape on a helicopter, but Batman used his grappling line to yank him off. Alignment: I don't have the stomach to watch Batman 66, so I couldn't tell you anything about Cesar Romero's Joker. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. WebArkham Asylum, renamed Arkham State Hospital, appears in Joker where Arthur Fleck steals a document about his mother, revealing a history of mental instabilities. Arthur Fleck is a failed comedian and party clown struggling with mental illness and a laughing disorder. ago Joaquin Phoenix He is the main antagonist of Tim Burton's 1989 superhero film Batman and the posthumous overarching antagonist of both its sequels and the Batman '89 comic miniseries. But in Todd Phillips' upcoming origin story film, Joker, the super-villain will be given a complete backstory, a reason for his madness, and, most importantly, a full name. Day 1. WhileJoaquin Phoenix's Arthur has the desire to fight back, he is physically unable to do so. There is still some physical disfigurement in the form of his Glasgow smile, and Joker provides two different explanations for the scars; the first being that his abusive father carved into his face as a kid, and the second ring that he carved his own face to show he doesnt care that her own face being carved by some loansharks, though she ultimately leaves him. Zazie Beetz is set to reprise her role as Sophie Dumond, Arthur Flecks former neighbor (who he fantasized as his girlfriend). This is the fourth version of the Joker in media to be given an actual name and backstory, following, This is one of only three Joker incarnations whose backstory does not involve falling into a vat of chemicals and permanently being disfigured by them to resemble a clown, the other two being the Nolanverse versionand Martha Wayne from the, The scene where Joker kills the TV Host (Murray Franklin)on the TV Interview in the show he invited is very similar to the. When a character as iconic as Joker gets his story explored, it is unsurprising thatpeople will bring with them a clear set of expectations. ", RELATED: New Set Photos Reveal First Look at Joaquin Phoenixs Joker. As he was trying to crawl up the stairs, Arthur executed him by shooting him three times in the back. Jerome demonstrated violent tendencies a young age, and after killing his mother, he started embodying the nihilistic anarchist aspects of The Joker, eager to spread chaos and madness throughout Gotham City. That is why when Phillipsdeviates from the expected narrative, audiences are quick to debate about it. Joker's real name hasn't been noted in the DCcomicsvery often or for very long. Ultimately, Napier and Batman have to team up to take down the new Joker and perhaps, in the process, put an end to their seemingly unending cycle of drama between them. Only 3 left in stock - Based on the different ways Joker has been portrayed in media,viewers willdemand an original perspective that is still faithful to its comic-booksources. In Gotham General Hospital, Arthur was afraid of losing his mother. Arthur denied any involvement in the case. he doesnt seem capable of the Jokers infamous life of crime, The homicidal Arkham Asylum Joker, Arthur Fleck, Why So Serious, Joaquin Phoenix, Men's 3D Genuine Leather Wallet, Handmade wallet, Carved wallet, Tooled wallet, Airbrush Art. No one can really pin down where he came from and how his persona came about. According to director Todd Phillips, Phoenix was his only choice for the role. In the hospital room, Arthur watches Murray Franklin humiliate him by playing a clip of his terrible stand-up performance. Remember that American comics loves to write multiple universes and realities for their characters. The Joker was originally a nameless sociopath w Diehard fans of the Joker's original comics might be asking why Phillips is going with "Arthur Fleck" when the Joker already has a real name. The Dark Knightversion of the Joker plays with this concept, giving three different explanations for how he got his scars. Arthur was then taken to Arkham State Hospital and gets interviewed by a psychiatrist. He also had a social worker who helped him with his mental illness. The origin of the Joker has always been steeped in mystery, which makes his character all the more intriguing. The still featured Phoenix's Fleck lying down, receiving a shave from someone at a facility, In 2017, Sean Gordon Murphy wrote and drew an eight-issue limited series called Batman: White Knight, which saw the Joker's sanity returned through the use of special medication. While they could have been clearly products of Arthur's mind, the way they were presented to the audience feels real and coherent. The next day at work, Arthur's friend, Randall, gives him a revolver for protection. Outside the hospital, Arthur was questioned by two GCPD detectives about the subway murders. It is implied that heimmediately killed the psychiatrist who was interviewing him as his shoes are bloody, as he dances down the hall before being pursued down the halls by Arkham orderlies. Arthur discovers what Thomas said was true and learns about his twisted childhood. Arthur chases the third one to the next platform and kills that one as well. We also never learn where Heath Ledgers Joker came from and why he decided to carry out his mission of terror and anarchy in Gotham City. Upon meeting his supposed estranged father, Arthur denied Thomas' statements that they were not related. Fans however have also pointed evidence that the events were real and Arthur did indeed become the Joker before being captured during the riot and taken to Arkham. The director shared a photo on Instagram of Joaquin Phoenix in character as Arthur Fleck. Arthur Fleck Philcycles84 2 min. In an Instagram post on It makes sense that his official name has sort of flew under the radar, and why it was so easy for Phillips to pick a totally new one forJoker. 1 I hope my death makes more cents than my life.. We could all do with something to look forward to, and Todd Phillips has duly obliged with a first look at his Jokersequel. Todds latest Insta taster sent fans into a frenzy, with one writing (in reference to the Joker's real name in the movie): "ARTHUR FLECK HAS RETURNED", and another: "Send in the cloooowns." The director shared a photo on Instagram of Joaquin Phoenix in character as Arthur Fleck. Consequently, there are times in the filmwhen Arthur is beaten and left in the middle of the street. In the subway, for his luck, a riot of the Clowns movement was occurring, and, he used it to hide and escape before being invited to Franklin's show. Arthur, whose life is full of despair, finds relief in smoking. Arthur was then violently beaten by those kids, increasing his fragile sanity problems. The upcoming Joker origin film that will be directed by Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix has revealed the "real name" of the man who would become Joker. Arthur is then pursued by orderlies as he dances down the hospital hall.[1]. Our boy. Penny Fleck (adoptive mother) Our boy." Arthur then walks down the hallway leaving behind a trail of bloody footprints, implying he violently murdered or at the very least severely injured that psychiatrist. Set in 1981, it follows Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comedian whose After three seasons of that style, though, the show went in its own direction more and tended to follow the comic books a bit more. Related:Joker Hid An Awesome Heath Ledger Dark Knight Easter Egg. Arthur had seemingly managed to achieve one goal; to being beloved by other criminals in his lowest points and to make Gotham smile. At Joker's premiere during the Venice Film Festival on August 31, Vulture reported that both screenings were so packed, people were actually turned away. The Joker will continue to be adapted on screen for a long time, so stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more news concerning his movie and TV appearances. Upon succeeding in everything he had ever wanted to achieve despite failing to bring laughter and joy, it is implied that he either turned himselfin or eventually got caught by the authorities, which ledhimto Arkham's jail division. Arthur lives with his mother, a now older Penny, and he uses his job to pay for his and her medication. After having been working late at night when he was fired from his job as a clown after Randall's gun fell out of Arthur's pocket at a children's hospital, Arthur later went on a subway home. Despite being injured, he spreads the blood in his mouth to his cheeks, creating a wide red smile, now completely accepting what he has become. The film's director has stated that the ending was intentionally meant to be unclear whether it happened or not. All of this establishes Arthur as a tragic figure who desired appreciation, even if it meant becoming one of Gotham's worst criminals. Believed to have been born in Gotham City, Arthur was abandoned as a baby and was later adopted by Penny Fleck. Clearly, givingthe Joker a new name was just one part of Phillips' and Phoenix's goal to present a new take on this storied character, who has been portrayed in pretty similar ways since his inception in the very first issue of Batman in 1940. Its never revealed which of those is the true story or if he was scarred some other way. Arthur is horrified at this. In terms of Jack Napier, the show depicted the Joker's past as Jack in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm but they did not have him actually referred to as Jack in that film. The third man ran, while Arthur shot him in his buttocks. You really dont know. On the other hand though, Joaquin Phoenix was asked the same question, saying, I mean, to me, yes, he is.. As he was abused again by a group of teenagers, Arthur was recalling how he was eating trash from society. He then danced down a public stairway, unleashing his alter ego: The Joker. Because while most protagonists and antagonists in the world of superheroes get definitive origin stories (which, to be fair, are reimagined every so often), the Clown Prince of Crimes never gotten such treatment. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, director Todd Phillips was asked whether his version of the Joker was the real deal or not. Anyone can be pushed far enough to become The Joker. His doorbell rings, and two previous co-workers come by his house, with the guise of checking up on him. He features legends about entertainment and sports at his website, Legends Revealed and other pop culture features at Pop Culture References. ? Arthur allowed Gary to go and kissed him on the forehead for his past kindness. there are riots out there, two police men are in critical condition- you're laughing, you're laughing. Ever since he was born, Arthur Fleck always wanted to bring laughter and joy to the world, aiming to do so by becoming a famous comedian. The city deserved better than you, better than the Joker and better than the Dark Knight. While performing at a kids hospital, Arthur drops his gun in front of all of them. In contrast to most depictions of The Joker, Tim Burtons first Batman movie directly identified who The Joker was pre-transformation: Jack Napier, mob boss Carl Grissoms second-in-command who, as was revealed later in the movie, killed Thomas and Martha Wayne decades earlier. Batman Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. And thus, The Joker was born! Suddenly, he started laughing uncontrollably, drawing the attention of the bullies, and saving the woman. Beyond that, we dont know anything about the DCEU Jokers past. Pausing momentarily to contemplate what he had done, he sprinted up the stairs and ran into a public bathroom to hide. Despite this, when he was on duty as the clown, holding the agency's sign in front of the goers of Gotham, a group of teenagers had stolen the sign, causing him to chase them into an alley where they broke the sign on him and beaten him violently, leaving him broken, sad and mad, increasing his fragile sanity problems. Arthur Fleck is a failed comedian and party clown struggling with mental illness and a laughing disorder. what it led to. In terms of live-action Jokers, Tim Burton missed that point spectacularly when he made Joker the guy who shot Bruce's parents. Hitting rock bottom, he agrees to guide two criminals through the chemical factory he used to work for so they can rob the playing card company next door. New York, The Joker's name being A. Fleck has to be a joke on Ben Affleck, right? Arthur escaped them by getting onto the train and after a protester got shot by Burke, allowed them to get beaten by the angry mob. Given his performance won him an Oscar for Best Actor, it's no surprise Warner Up at the movie theatre, Thomas and Martha Wayne are killed by a protester leaving Bruce alone in the alley. REVIEW: Whatnot Publishing's Liquid Kill #1, Poison Ivy Just Murdered -- and Ate -- a Classic DC Villain, 10 Greatest Losses From Marvel's AXE Judgment Day, Marvel Confirmed the Fastest Superhero in the Multiverse - and It's Not Who You Think. Why is Joker Arthur Fleck? WebJoker is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver.The film, based on DC Comics characters, stars Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and serves as a standalone origin story for the character. The original leader, Liam Distal, was killed by this unnamed individual, although the exact timing of his death could never be determined due to the lye that eroded his corpse. Both. And many more. Based on my understanding, there is an underlying theme the various movies with various versions of Joker is depicting. That J The Batman of Earth -1 had always been wary of trusting She used to work for Dr. Jason Woodrue before He also acquired a job at HA-HA's as a party clown. Arthur would eventually kill Randall, to which he showed satisfaction and relief. Our boy. In all comic book and film iterations, Joker resides in the fictional Gotham City. Despite his failures and despite his attempts to take care of his mother in their shared small rotten apartment in Gotham, Arthur developed an obsession with abanker and a single-mother named Sophie Dumond, a young beautiful cynical woman, after he meets her in an elevator. Joker interfered with this report and re-created the night of his transformation using Ryder as the new victim, but thats a whole other story. He also had a social worker who helped him with his mental illness. The old Victorian home featured in the film is on sale in Astoria, Oregon, and potential buyers are considering making it more accessible to the public. Arthur lets him go and unlocks the door for him, kissing him on his bald head while he does so, saying that he was the only one who was nice to him. Todds latest Insta taster sent fans into a frenzy, WebPoison Ivy is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Mr. Arthur diverts their attention to himself by laughing because of his condition. Fury of the Gods Director Pokes Fun at Recent DC Studios Rumors. The triple murder kick started the rise of a social anarchistic movement known as The Clowns, which cause massively destructive riots against the rich and the powerful population, doing riots even in Thomas Wayne's speech of becoming a mayor for Gotham (only for his plan to get rid off the poor and to destroy their homes). Arthur Fleck was a infamous Gotham terrorist, criminal and anarchist who was the original Joker before his death when Batman first appeared and the second Joker 's appearance. The film was met with its fair share of controversy, as some viewers were uncomfortable with the online fandom surrounding the protagonist and the intense themes that permeated the film. Arthur met with his social worker when he recalls being locked away in a mental institution. However, Arthur Fleck is not the first time that somebody came up with a "real name" for the Joker. While never named, it was revealed that the pre-Joker was an assassin for the Valestra mob who was sent to kill Carl Beaumont in Europe after his associates learned hed embezzled money from them. Likewise,Heath Ledgers portrayal of the JokerinThe Dark Knightexhibitsthe characters calculating nature. Adding to the confusion aredirector Todd Phillips' comments regardingJoker's relationship to the upcomingThe Batman. And Other Amazing Comic Book Trivia! His transformation is cemented when he kills Murray Franklin on television, though given that Joker presents several instances where Arthur is delusional, its hard to say how much of the movie really happened. After they sang at him mockingly and took his fake clown hair to put on, they knocked him to the floor and started beating him. The film was met with its fair share of controversy, as some viewers were uncomfortable with the online fandom surrounding the protagonist and the intense themes that permeated the film. The way Arthur Fleck views the world is disturbing, but also provides a fascinating insight into the man. - April 4, 2019 01:09 pm EDT. look at what happened because of you did. Thomas says that Arthur is adopted and he never slept with his mother. He gets his revenge on Grissom and almost poisons all of Gotham City before being dying in battle with Batman. Arthur (played by the method actor Joaquin Phoenix) is a heavy smoker because: Smokers find relief from stress and tension by smoking. The Joker is a failed comedian who loses his mental stability in this comic book. 'Joker' Fans Still Wondering if Villain's Name Is Trolling Suddenly, two clowns in an ambulance ram into the side of the car, knocking Arthur out and killing the officer. He Arthur Fleck, later known as Joker, is a failed comedian who, following his great lack of success and respect, loses his mental stability until he becomes a nihilistic, sociopathic killer calling himself Joker, aiming himself to make Gotham smile in his way. Leonardo DiCaprio was originally approached by Warner Bros. to play the Joker, but Joaquin Phoenix was cast instead. It's from Harley Quinn's perspective. Arthur met Murray and asked him to introduce him as Joker. Ever since that he was younger, Arthur sought to become a popular comedian worldwide so he can bring laughter and joy to the world, which his mother raised him to believe in, and, even kept his true family lines as secrets for him. As he was returning home, he would dive deeply further into his insanity over time. In the first three seasons, the show was more heavily patterned after the so-called "Burtonverse," as the TV show launched at the same time as the second Tim Burton Batman film, Batman Returns. before laughing, he is tackled by officers and arrested. To cope with the struggles of his mental illness, Arthur Fleck is told by his therapist to start writing down his dark thoughts in a journal for them to discuss during their sessions. Compared to his comic-book counterpart, he does not seem to possess that same mental and physical prowess. They went with an actual defined origin for the villain. Director Todd Phillips on Sunday started shooting for his movie ''Joker: Folie a Deux'' and shared franchise star Joaquin Phoenix's first glimpse as Arthur Fleck aka Joker from the upcoming sequel. Arthur then becomes Joker by shooting Murray Franklin in the head on live television. Arthur and his mother are fans of the Murray Franklin show, where Arthur fantasizes himself being. If you thought The Dark Knight took creative liberties with adapting The Joker, the Joker movie ran with that particular ball much further. So I'm going to be her White Knight.". He imagined himself being with her the entire time, and trespassed her home. The filmmaker shared Phoenix's look from the sets of the movie. Is the Name of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker a Nod to Ben Affleck? Arthur left and made his way to the Murray Franklin show. In 2017, Sean Gordon Murphy, artist and author of the DC comic Batman: White Knight, announced on Twitter that his Joker would be named Jack Napier marking the first use of that full name in any comic. Murray tells him not everyone his awful, and Joker then says he has another joke. The most iconic example of this is the 1988 story Batman: The Killing Joke (opens in new tab) (which was also adapted into an animated movie). Police arrive and arrest Arthur and while riding through the streets of Gotham is rescued by protesters by having an ambulance smashed into the side of the car. Arthur then snapped, quickly grabbing the gun from his pocket and shot one, and then another. Arthur has a violent outburst which ends with him laughing and getting punched in the face by Thomas. So Burton came up with Jack Napier, which was a dual tribute -- Jack for Jack Nicholson, who played the Joker in the film and Napier for Alan Napier, who played Alfred Pennyworth in the 1960s Batman TV series. He escapes by running into the subway but not before he is hit by a taxi. Arthur fantasized himself attending the show in the audience and being warmly called out by Franklin himself who tells him that he wisheshe has a son like him. Initially serving as the main antagonist of the New Gods series, he later became one of the main antagonists of both the Superman and Justice League franchises respectively, among the likes of Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Vandal Savage and Anti-Monitor. Arthur accepts and goes to Arkham State Hospital to obtain his mother's medical records. Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck Getting a Clean Shave Director Todd Phillips posted the first photo from the production of Joker: Folie Deux on Instagram, commenting, "Day 1. WebUxas, better known as Darkseid, is one of the main antagonists of the DC Universe. Its later revealed that he actually is sociopathic and gradually begins to become evil as result of his abusive treatment from the people of Gotham City, leading him to become the vengeful anarchist Joker. This makes Joker indirectly responsible for the creation of Batman. Therefore, if you are going to have a guy be a well-established member of the mob, he can't very well not have a name. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Joker has been heralded as one of the greatest adaptations of a comic book, but fans are questioning if Arthur Fleck is the 'real' Joker. It puts into question the validity of everything Phillips has presented moviegoers, from whether Arthur Fleck is merely an inspiration for the true Joker to the entire film being a figment of Arthurs imagination. Joker(October 4, 2019). As he became an adult, in 1981, he frequently visited a therapist to obtain medications to try and help himself handle the problem and later his depression and psychoticism. The Red Hood identity, by the way, was the only aspect of Joker's past that had ever been confirmed before. He imagines Murray inviting him out on stage and saying he wished he had a son like him. Arthur never had a relationship with her, and he had imagined every moment with her. Freeze) of the 1997 superhero film Batman & Robin, the fourth and final installment of the Burton/Schumacher Batman film quadrilogy.. She is an exceptionally seductive and nefarious half-woman, half-plant eco-terrorist seeking floral world domination. Inside, Arthur slowly danced as his slow transformation into the Joker started. One day, Arthur is assaulted by a group of teenage boys while doing some sign waving as a clown. Interestingly, the first possible origin for the Joker was given just a year before Batman was released, with Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's Batman: The Killing Joke, which suggested a possible origin for the Joker was that he was a failed stand-up comedian who agreed to play the role of a costumed villain, the Red Hood, for a score that went horribly wrong. But he was pushed over the edge when he exposed to a mind-altering laughing gas left behind by the late Jerome. 1 Appearances of Arthur Fleck (Joker Movie), 9 Images featuring Arthur Fleck (Joker Movie), 1 Quotations by or about Arthur Fleck (Joker Movie), Character Gallery: Arthur Fleck (Joker Movie), This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the film. Phillips' film reimagines the Joker as Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comedian struggling in New York City, who feels completely rejected by society. #joker, Phillips wrote in a simple caption. (Previously, in 2004,writer A.J Lieberman revealed Joker's name as Jack, but didn't provide a surname.) He was often wearing a casual brownjacket, brown pants and even a grey buttoned shirt. Though it's not frequently They really did it to em, I just have to touch on this quick. General Information While becoming an adult, Arthur learned how to control his laughter although he would constantly get embarrassed because of it.[1]. 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