In 2019, ‘Joker’ was released and with it audiences were captivated by Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Arthur Fleck, a character that led him to lose 52kg (about 23kg).
Three years later, the ‘Gladiator’ actor (who can be seen on ViX+, ViX’s premium streaming service) has once again struck a chord with the exquisite subtlety he’s achieved in re-immersing himself in the life of the iconic DC villain.
The first photo of Joaquin Phoenix in the sequel to ‘Joker’
On December 10, 2022, Todd Phillips shared on his Instagram a snapshot from the first day of filming for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’.
“First day. Our boy #joker” the director wrote in the “caption” of the post in which he showed Joaquin Phoenix in his long-awaited return as Arthur Fleck.
In the image, the psychotic villain poses lying down with a lost look and shaving cream on his face, while a man prepares to shave him.