Joker: Folie à Deux - Did Nolan Change Joaquin Phoenix's Look?

Joker is one of those characters that just captivates fans, with their unforgettable style! You know, there is nothing quite like his laugh. The new movie, "Joker: Folie à Deux, is out there, and is giving audiences all sorts of new twists! Heath Ledger will always be the gold standard when we think about Joker and many fans can never get enough! The iconic look in "The Dark Knight, with the "military-style" makeup has even had a special impact.

A Different Look for Joaquin Phoenix:

It looks like, after so many years, the world's best Joker might get an inspiring follow-up. Joaquin Phoenix has truly been one of the best performers who ever graced "Joker" on screen. What came about recently, and in the film "Joker: Folie à Deux," was that Phoenix's character got his special style! Now Phoenix's look is much different!

It turns out this change is one that some people say is not accidental but something that comes directly from a legendary film director. We're talking about none other than Christopher Nolan. And not just Nolan, he managed to get a bit of help by influencing a company like Warner Bros.

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A Controversial Change That Makes The New Joker Special

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To learn what went down. The film that started it all "Joker", directed by Todd Phillips and which features Phoenix in his awesome role. The Hollywood Reporter found out some information about what went on during filming!

It appears there was a big difference in the film. As the character's new look was going to feature the classic Glasgow Smile, something that made Ledger's Joker stand out!
"Warner Bros." was given an idea, to keep things a bit less identical. So they changed it up, to not make the two Joker's seem so similar! Nolan felt that the new Phoenix Joker would be much better in a different style!

Even though Nolan made a major change for "Joker." There's nothing that is stopping those comparisons. "Joker: Folie à Deux" ended up with a "second" Joker who does use that look as a homage to "The Dark Knight"? You can take it all in with "Joker: Folie à Deux."

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The Dark Knight Trilogy

Connor Storrie as Anthony looking serious and Joker being manhandled in Joker Folie a Deux Image

Nolan has made some of the most compelling films of our time with that trilogy that is just a force for entertainment! These are iconic films!

To get an understanding as to why Nolan wanted this alteration, it was so he could make the movie as independent of "The Dark Knight." And also so that Phoenix's Joker would be a separate vision. Nolan has his reputation in this space and so the changes might have been intended for a more successful story, to set "Joker." apart.

The studio might have felt the same. You see Warner Bros. worked with Nolan for a really long time!

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Did The Changes Really Make A Difference?

This has really changed things. "Joker: Folie à Deux." is not only an exciting and remarkable project. Fans who have enjoyed it! They can't avoid talking about how amazing this new story has become!

It seems as though even without Nolan's influence this film might still have generated a ton of comparisons! You've seen how these iconic characters have been portrayed, there will always be fans of "The Dark Knight" and they may have never gotten enough of Heath Ledger. There were still lots of big names who decided that the movie deserved lots of recognition!

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Joker: Folie à Deux Review

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It is more than just about Phoenix's amazing work in "Joker: Folie à Deux," to make an incredible film. Those behind it all have had the opportunity to do more! It brought together the worlds of DC Comics in a fresh way, and gave viewers a remarkable experience, leaving the audience truly engaged in a dark, thrilling and unique way! What makes it special is that the film didn't rely on other films to succeed!

"Joker: Folie à Deux" continues to inspire lots of fans. You can check out all the incredible content for those fans who want to learn even more, especially if you aren't completely caught up in the DC Comics universe. It really seems that "Joker: Folie à Deux" will bring a lot of fans in from those who may not have been aware. These fans may just find that they need to give this amazing movie a look, as it keeps inspiring conversation.

You know how hard "Joker: Folie à Deux works. Even in just these reviews, the ending, as Phoenix's Joker was left with blood, this story and film really makes fans excited and fans are sure to dive into the story and watch this captivating movie.