Alec Baldwin to Star in 'Joker' as Bruce Wayne's Father
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Alec Baldwin to Star in 'Joker' as Bruce Wayne's Father The actor is said to be in line to portray Thomas Wayne, father of Bruce Wayne, in the hotly-anticipated movie. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. has not yet confirmed Baldwin's role. Bruce Wayne's path to becoming Batman is ignited by witnessing the murder of
his parents. Thomas Wayne's killer was the Joker in the 1989 movie, but was originally hitman Joe Chill in the early 'Batman' comics. Filming is due to start on September 10 for the Todd Phillips directed film, which will also star Robert De Niro, Marc Maron and Frances Conroy. Joaquin Phoenix recently admitted his portrayal of the Joker would be "unique."
his parents. Thomas Wayne's killer was the Joker in the 1989 movie, but was originally hitman Joe Chill in the early 'Batman' comics. Filming is due to start on September 10 for the Todd Phillips directed film, which will also star Robert De Niro, Marc Maron and Frances Conroy. Joaquin Phoenix recently admitted his portrayal of the Joker would be "unique."