Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro is ready for a challenge, his first comic book movie ever. In his 50 + years as an actor (he’s been acting since he was 20!) De Niro has never taken a role in any kind of superhero or comic book movie. However, the new Joker stand alone film seems to be the exception, with Joaquin Phoenix playing the titular role.
Perhaps this new Joker film appeals to the veteran actor because it is set to be more grounded than any other DC film has been, and its budget is set to be much lower as well. The film’s budget is said to be only around $55 million, which may seem steep but in the comic book movie world, is significantly lower than average. This reflects reports that the film will be more of a realistic crime story than an actual superhero film.
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