Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Will Be R-Rated, Confirms Director Todd Phillips
Director Todd Philips confirmed that the Joker origin movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix, will be "rated R"
Los Angeles, Jun 17: Director Todd Philips confirmed that the Joker origin movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix, will be "rated R". The filmmaker, who shared a still of Phoenix applying makeup on Instagram on Sunday, was responding to a fan query about the rating of the film. "MPAA rating?” a fan asked Phillips.
The filmmaker replied, "It will be Rated R. I've been asked this a lot. Just assumed people knew. Sorry." Joker Movie Trailer: Did You Spot ‘Batman’ in Joaquin Phoenix’s Film?
The film is said to be an exploration of a man disregarded by society (that) is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale. The standalone is meant to be darker and more experimental in tone and content. Phillips has co-written the script with Scott Silver. Joaquin Phoenix as Joker is Winning the Internet
The Joker has memorably been part of two Batman movies with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger portraying the part. Ledger even won a posthumous Best Actor Oscar for his role in the Christopher Nolan-directed The Dark Knight. Joker is set for release on October 4.