First look: Joaquin Phoenix seen as Batman baddie the Joker
Joaquin Phoenix has been pictured as the Joker for the first time.
The US actor, 43, is set to play the Batman baddie in an as-yet-untitled film.
Film-maker Todd Phillips, who is directing the movie, shared the first look image on Instagram on Sunday night.
It shows Phoenix with longish hair and a drab jacket and is captioned simply: “Arthur.”
The film will look at the character’s origins. Previous reports suggested he will be a stand-up comic who turns to crime after his career fails to take off.
The Joker film is due to be unveiled in 2019.
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