His Role: Robert De Niro plays Murray Franklin, a famous talk show host in the movie “Joker.”
Connection to Scorsese: The film is inspired by Martin Scorsese’s classic movies, where De Niro had leading roles, such as in “Taxi Driver” and “The King of Comedy.”
Character Similarity: De Niro’s character, Murray, is similar to his past roles, especially in “The King of Comedy,” where he plays a comedian who struggles to get attention.
Different Acting Styles: De Niro and Joaquin Phoenix had different ways of acting, which sometimes led to disagreements while making the film.
Script Readings: De Niro liked to read the whole script together before filming, but Phoenix preferred to be more spontaneous during scenes.
Understanding Each Other: De Niro recognized that Arthur Fleck (Phoenix’s character) has a story that relates to some of his past characters.
Imitating Mannerisms: Joaquin Phoenix admired De Niro and tried to copy his gestures to make his acting more real.
Film's Success: “Joker” was a big hit, earning over $1 billion worldwide and getting many awards and nominations.
Awards Achievements: Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in “Joker,” while De Niro was nominated for Best Picture for producing another film that year.
Impact on Society: Despite some controversy for its violent content, “Joker” raised important conversations about mental health and society, making it a significant movie in film history.