As a long-time gamer and movie enthusiast who’s seen his fair share of intense performances, I can confidently say that Joaquin Phoenix is a master of his craft. The recent revelation of his playful prank on Harry Lawtey during the filming of “Joker: Folie à Deux” was a delightful surprise to me. It just goes to show that even the most serious actors can still find humor and fun behind the scenes, especially when they’re donning the Joker makeup.
In a lighter twist to his usually intense and immersive acting style, the Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix showcased his playful side during filming for the upcoming “Joker: Folie à Deux”. You might wonder how he managed this while working on such a serious production. However, Phoenix, who will return as Arthur Fleck in the eagerly awaited 2024 release, amused his co-stars by playing a prank that left one of his fellow “Joker” cast members’ mothers startled.
In a recent interview with Variety, Harry Lawtey, who portrays Harvey Dent in the upcoming DC film, shared an amusing incident involving him and Joaquin Phoenix. During their downtime, Lawtey’s character’s courtroom adversary suggested a playful but surprising joke. Harry narrated this incident, stating:
Joaquin playfully proposed, in a joking manner, that we have a FaceTime call with your mom to scare her. Since she was in England, it was quite late there, and she was preparing for bed. Upon our call, I greeted her, then held the phone up to my face while Joaquin placed his head on my shoulder. This startled your mom, who ran off and woke up your dad.
The individual working in the industry’s mother could possibly be continuing her recovery from the scare. Yet, the narrative clearly shows that behind the intense portrayal of her character, this performer is skilled at maintaining a playful atmosphere on set, even donning full Joker makeup.
Lawtey didn’t just leave with an amusing anecdote alone; he also picked up priceless knowledge while working alongside Joaquin, a performer whom The Pale Blue Eye’s lead actor characterizes as giving “a daily masterclass.” As Harry recounts, the veteran actor from Gladiator made a profound impact on him with his dedication to the role.
Lawtey was in awe of the Walk The Line performer’s craft. He added:
Watching him perform that act left me utterly amazed, seeing its impact on him and everyone else. After every take, he’d cough, yet observing his transition between various nuances of the performance was a valuable learning experience for me.
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Fans who consider Phoenix serious and devoid of humor may be taken aback by his playful antics. Yet, it’s important to remember that beneath this facade lies the intensity and unwavering dedication that fans have grown accustomed to seeing in the Academy Award-winning actor.
In the forthcoming installment, although Todd Phillips himself doesn’t label it as such, we can expect a more profound exploration of Fleck’s slide into insanity. Notably, Lady Gaga has been added to the ensemble, portraying Harley Quinn.
In “Joker: Madness Duet,” Arthur, now confined in Arkham Asylum, encounters Harleen Quinzel (played by Lady Gaga), who brings both love and turmoil into his existence. The asylum is anticipated to be a key element in the narrative. Initial reviews of “Joker 2” have been diverse—TopMob rated the film 2.5 stars, commending the actors as an exceptional pair but faulting it for being an extravagant musical that lacks the power of the first installment. Nevertheless, the movie currently boasts a solid 63% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In the end, you’ll need to watch it in theaters to make up your own mind—I definitely plan to.
The film titled “Joker: Folie à Deux” is scheduled for release in theaters on October 4th. Though Harry Lawtey’s mother might not have relished her FaceTime chat with the Joker, fans such as myself eagerly anticipate witnessing another gripping performance by Phoenix on the silver screen.
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2024-09-21 18:37