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Behind the scenes of Joker

By: Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media

October 6, 2021

Photo Credit: Photo via Pxfuel under Creative Commons Licence

Joker released on October 4, 2019. The film is known for its political commentary on mental health.

Warner Bros. originally wanted Leonardo DiCaprio to play Arthur Fleck

Warner Bros. originally wanted Martin Scorsese to direct Joker. The studio also wanted DiCaprio to play Fleck. Plans changed when Scorsese went on to direct The Irishman.

Joaquin Phoenix couldn’t do reshoots because he lost so much weight

When director Todd Phillips needed to do reshoots, he could not do them with Pheonix. Pheonix lost so much weight for the film, that they decided not to do reshoots for the sake of his health. The other actors had to learn their new lines while their makeup was applied, so they could also shoot their scenes that day.

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Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media

Joseph Sanfilippo is an 18-year-old Senior at Colonia High School. Sanfilippo is an only child but enjoys being around family and friends. Most of his friendships have impacted him in a positive way. Sanfilippo is an avid movie-goer and dedicates some of his free time to write reviews. He has a passion for creative self-expression, and constantly gets stuck in a world of imagination. He also has a passion for music, and most of his buddies know he’s always analyzing the next big Indie film or song. Sanfilippo’s favorite subject is English. He feels at ease when he’s writing because that’s when most of his thoughts emerge. This year he's in Journalism 3 where he is eager to create his own podcast and create videos. You can catch him hanging out with his friend group or at your local AMC theater, working or watching a movie. Sanfilippo plans on being a filmmaker one day and can’t wait for what the future holds.

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Behind the scenes of Joker