Robert De Niro to star in the Joker movie?
- 6 years ago
Robert De Niro is reportedly in talks to join the cast of the Joker standalone movie.
The Hollywood veteran could star alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who is playing the iconic villain, in the much-anticipated Warner Bros. and DC film.
De Niro, is being eyed for the role of a talk-show host who is key to the Joker's origin, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The standalone movie is said to have been handed a budget of $55 million, which is less than most DC or Marvel comic book films.
And insiders claim the production will look to steer clear of the non-stop fighting that has characterised other movies in the genre, and will instead focus on character exploration.
The Hollywood veteran could star alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who is playing the iconic villain, in the much-anticipated Warner Bros. and DC film.
De Niro, is being eyed for the role of a talk-show host who is key to the Joker's origin, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The standalone movie is said to have been handed a budget of $55 million, which is less than most DC or Marvel comic book films.
And insiders claim the production will look to steer clear of the non-stop fighting that has characterised other movies in the genre, and will instead focus on character exploration.