WB unveiled the first teaser trailer, giving fans a taste of Joaquin Phoenix's compelling performance.
What made the Joker footage stand out when compared to other comic book adaptations is how different it felt. Several viewers noted how reminiscent Joker was of Martin Scorsese classics such as Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy, expressing excitement for a hard-hitting character drama. WB definitely appears confident in what they have, since they could give Joker a premiere on one of film's most prestigious stages.
According to A Star is Born in Venice.
In the last handful of years, Venice has become something of a hotbed for awards season. The past two winners of Black Panther was a Best Picture contender. With the new Academy hip, perhaps they'll be welcoming towards Joker if the final product lives up to its potential.
Of course, a Venice premiere isn't a guarantee a film will be up for Best Picture on Oscar Sunday, but this development gives fans an idea of how WB views Joker on their slate. The studio is releasing a few titles in the fall that appear to be awards players on-paper, such as with WB skipping Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con this year, making a splash at Venice would be a great way to generate buzz for Joker.
Source: Deadline
