Why Joker’s Joaquin Phoenix Resisted Signing On For A Comic Book Role For A Long Time

We’re living in the golden age of comic book adaptations. Between the expansive universe Marvel Studios has developed over the past decade, that cool new Watchmen show on HBO or the DCEU’s promising upcoming film slate, fans are soaring in the genre. And actors too. Hollywood’s biggest talents have been signing up for these roles left and right, even those who were morally opposed. Take Joaquin Phoenix. It took some convincing for the three-time Oscar-nominated actor to sign on for the highly successful Joker. Here he explains why:

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