Joker is coming out sooner than expected and it already has fans talking about Joaquin Phoenix getting an Oscar. From what we've seen in the trailers, it's clear that the actor has been working hard to get into the role and that can all be seen in his performance. However, those who think that he's going too deep into method acting ala Jared Leto or the late Heath Ledger, are about to be proven wrong.
During an interview with CinemaBlend, when asked about the difficulties of getting into the role Phoenix said that he didn't go through anything too strenuous, noting that he didn't go to any kind of "dark place" after shooting. In fact, Phoenix brought up how much he and the crew were able to laugh about the scenes they shot and is sorry to disappoint those hoping for something juicier.
I'm personally fine with this since no actor should get too sucked into a role just to be good. We know it has done wonders for others but there are times when it can be a bit much. Knowing that Phoenix enjoyed his time working on the film is great, though we aren't saying that he didn't put in any effort; we're just happy that he didn't overwork himself for some good reviews.
Joker will be coming out on October 4.
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