In Joker, Joaquin Phoenix stars as the Clown Prince of Crime, whose name has been confirmed to be "Arthur Fleck." While there are a number of reasons why the character might use this moniker, some fans still think the name is ultimately a dig at former Batman actor Ben Affleck.
It's unclear if the film will reveal that his birth name is Arthur Fleck or if it's a stage name of sorts, though hearing the name spoken in the new trailer is causing fans to remember that, when shortened, the name could be read as "A. Fleck." 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.
I don't know...I will never see it in the theater because I don't go to movies anyway...but maybe I will stream it.This film is already getting rave reviews.
Took the top prize at the Venice Films Festival
October 4th can’t get here soon enough
Enough with the Joker movies already...
I want a real Frank Miller Batman
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Who plays the lead in this? Ben Affleck or the pasty vampire guy?![]()
Sean Bean would be perfect for that role.The correct answer is, neither...
In this incantation, Batman is in his middle 50's, he's been through the fights, he's weathered, scarred, tired.
I don't want some pretty little POS playing this Batman, (the only incantation I like), I want a tough S.O.B. playing batman...
Possibilities: Sean Bean, Randy Couture, maybe Russell Crowe
Didn't we get a little of that in the Dark Knight Rises?The correct answer is, neither...
In this incantation, Batman is in his middle 50's, he's been through the fights, he's weathered, scarred, tired.
I don't want some pretty little POS playing this Batman, (the only incantation I like), I want a tough S.O.B. playing batman...
Possibilities: Sean Bean, Randy Couture, maybe Russell Crowe
Except he'd have to die at the end...Sean Bean would be perfect for that role.
Didn't we get a little of that in the Dark Knight Rises?
Except he'd have to die at the end...