A former Batman actor gives their thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux become a controversy, resulting in it ending up as another poorly received DC film for Warner Bros. Discovery. One of the most discussed aspects of the Joaquin Phoenix-starring sequel was the conclusion, where Arthur is murdered by an Arkham inmate, who is implied to be this world's actual Joker.
In a recent TikTok video, David Mazouz, who played Bruce Wayne in the Gotham TV show and Batman in the series finale, gave his review of Joker: Folie à Deux. However, the former DC TV star also called out the way that the story ended, sharing the following:
Also, no spoilers, but the ending...Gotham's done that before. It just has!
What Gotham Star David Mazouz's Joker 2 Comments Mean
Even though Phillips won't confirm if that inmate in ending will become the actual Joker in this continuity, it's hard not to see him as the real Clown Prince of Crime, with him not only killing Arthur but carving a smile into his own face. This is, in a lot of ways, very similar to the concept that Gotham went with throughout its run. The original idea that the Gotham creators were operating with was that Joker was not exactly one single person, but an ideology.
However, once Cameron Monaghan's debut as Jerome Valeska became a fan-favorite in Gotham season 1, he served as a proto-Joker before his twin brother Jeremiah was introduced in season 4, who ultimately became the Joker of that continuity. The trajectory that Arthur faces during the final moments of the Joker: Folie à Deux movie may not have the same story points as the Valeska brothers, but the concept of someone setting up the real Joker is definitely very similar to what Gotham explored. Whether or not Phillips looked to the Gotham TV show for inspiration is unclear and will remain unanswered unless he gets asked about Mazouz's comments.
Our Take On Gotham Star David Mazouz's Joker 2 Comments
Mazouz's remarks make sense, because while the execution may have been tackled differently, Joker: Folie à Deux certainly mirrors Gotham's Joker concept, which was unique for the series when looking at the DC villain's live-action legacy. Time will tell if long-time Gotham viewers share the same sentiment as Mazouz, but it wouldn't be shocking if many of them are echoing his thoughts on the matter. As Joker: Folie à Deux has now concluded the Elseworlds-based universe from Phillips, time will tell what the next live-action Joker will be like when he returns to the screen.
Joker: Folie a Deux
- Release Date
- October 4, 2024
- Runtime
- 138 Minutes
- Director
- Todd Phillips
Cast
Arthur Fleck
Lee Quinzel
WHERE TO WATCH
Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips' critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker. Reprising his Academy Award-winning performance as the failed comedian Arthur Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC character alongside Lady Gaga, who makes her debut as Joker's lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe.
- Writers
- Todd Phillips, Scott Silver, Bob Kane, Paul Dini, Bill Finger, Bruce Timm, Jerry Robinson
- Franchise(s)
- Joker
- Studio(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Main Genre
- Drama
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Source: David Mazouz/TikTok
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