Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly the hot favourite to take on the role of the Joker.
It is claimed by The Hollywood Reporter that the upcoming origin movie about the iconic Batman villain is seeking in Martin Scorsese’s producing talent as a ploy to rope in his successful Oscar-winning pal, 42, as the leading man.
This comes after it was emerged that Jared Leto, who was the last to take on the role in last year’s Suicide Squad, will not be cast in the main role for the new flick.
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Leo like you’ve never seen him! Leonardo DiCaprio, 42, is reportedly the hot favourite to take on the role of Joker in the upcoming origin movie
Replacing him? This comes after it was emerged that Jared Leto, who was the last to take on the role in last year’s Suicide Squad, will not be cast in the main role for the new flick
While Leonardo is yet to be approached for the role, it is claimed that Warner Bros. are pulling out all the stops in a bid to bring Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed Batman flicks back to life.
😮 Leo as the Joker??? WB, you had my curiosity… but now you have my attention. https://t.co/KgBS7xCPND
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) September 2, 2017
Leonardo DiCaprio emerges as early frontrunner to play The Joker in new Martin Scorsese-produced film https://t.co/W99CfYI776 pic.twitter.com/NJoaHY4vbH
— NME (@NME) September 2, 2017
Epic Fan Art Imagines What Leonardo DiCaprio's #Joker Would Look Like – https://t.co/WBgONF4BSE pic.twitter.com/37LaBaajkg
— We Got This Covered (@wgtc_site) September 3, 2017
😮 Leo as the Joker??? WB, you had my curiosity… but now you have my attention. https://t.co/KgBS7xCPND
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) September 2, 2017
Hell yea !
He won’t outdo Ledger.
Never. Heath will FOREVER be the best Joker..
What?
” There can be only One”
The only dynamic duo that can take down DiCaprio s “Joker”! #imbatman #wb #scorsese #langleymcarol
With Scorcese as producer and Tod Phillips who stepped it way up for War Dogs, I totally see it! Like I really don’t see Leo in this type of film,but with the other two I’ve mentioned, I see real opportunity for all parties involved to expand their horizons
Isn’t he a little old for an origin story?