Why Joaquin Phoenix Wanted to GAIN Weight for 'Joker' | Full Interview

ET's Ash Crossan sits down with Joaquin Phoenix to talk 'Joker,' in theaters Oct. 4.

[@aurorathorn9497]

Keeping Joaquin interested in an interview is a skill. She should get a raise after this.

[@cjc1216]

Yea i was thinkimg that lol he must have really liked her

[@Laykane]

Haven't watched many interviews with Phoenix, so I guess I'm a bit out of the loop. Is he known for getting bored by most interviewers?

[@midgetman8550]

Laykane I would’nt say bored but he definitely seem uncomfortable and that he just doesn’t want to be there like watch his interview with jimmy fallon

[@Laykane]

@@midgetman8550 Just saw it. I see what you mean. But, to be fair, I've never really like Fallon..

[@insomnia20422]

@@midgetman8550 hes a fake laugher, i hate those people, guess Joaquin does too...

[@vanessssaa]

Joaquin usually hates interviews. It's so refreshing to see him pleased with an interviewer. Well done, Ash!!!!

[@DanTheMan33088]

Can you blame him though? Most interviewers are shit. This one was actually really good though

[@vanessssaa]

@@DanTheMan33088 yep, you gotta be someone narcissistic to enjoy the same repetitive questions about yourself and your work. That's why he makes shit up so he wont be so bored by it all

[@jgaguilar]

I really love how she ended the interview and didn't force a vocal answer from Joaquin. Really good job!

[@GreenZoandSam]

She’s charming. Phoenix simply likes her. For many reasons.

[@AngryShooter]

I think Joaquin was just trying to score.

[@f_society1550]

GET THIS INTERVIEWER A RAISE

[@3krby]

probably getting paid shitloads anyway, think about how simple her job is

[@Loulou______]

bob ross hater

[@itsmepeterparker4618]

Lou SF stfu

[@chewy1203]

its always so heartwarming seeing people complimenting the interviewer

[@sethabdul7824]

Thats how you know she did a good job like all the others

[@B33nSprowt]

It’s especially heartwarming considering his past runs with interviewers

[@3zk1i_93]

Jose Julian Rodriguez Ortiz Or she was just a good interviewer?

[@natalielawyerchick]

Here is an interviewer who actually did some research, watched the movie, and listened to the subject, instead of just waiting for him to answer so she can move on. I’m looking forward to seeing more of her.

[@jordanjamison97]

Ash has been around a while. She's great

[@therealunslimshady471]

natalielawyerchick this is how interview s should go.

[@MirandaInCanada]

Professional, personal & fun!

[@donnyjones7803]

what interviewer wouldn’t do research or watch the movie ?🥴

[@natalielawyerchick]

Donny Jones Jimmy Kimmel. Watch that interview of Joaquin and then you’ll understand my comment. I was subtly shading Jimmy Kimmel’s disastrous interview. Hence the likes.

[@NPC-gm6fo]

"Ash, you were the only interviewer who was ever nice to me. You're free to go."

[@liriosogno6762]

(Gently kisses forehead)

[@kas8ia]

@@enoch2066 no please elaborate mr. desperate internet creep

[@user-qd6xg3lq4g]

WHAT is this omg

[@fillthesecoffins1652]

Seriously. Watch him on Jimmy Kimmel and you cringe hard. Jimmy makes him feel so uncomfortable.

[@CoryBloomfield]

カタリナ have you seen the movie? He’s referring to when joker kissed an interviewer on the lips

[@bunhee231]

“When you’re a kid you root for the heroes....when you’re an adult you understand the villains”

[@insomnia20422]

true.

[@Hecate_Child13]

I've always loved the villains as a kid

[@julielove4evr]

Kinda cringe ngl

[@lulu1night4ever]

@@julielove4evr LOL same thoughts. #SoWoke Reminds me of that meme "we're spongebob as kids, then realize we're Squidwards when we're adults"

[@blue23song31]

That's such an immature and juvenile response. This movie is not about rooting for the villain as you put it. It's a character study..nothing more. The movie is not saying what Joker is good.

[@77777gang]

Heath ledger portrayed Joker: sharp, witty, mastermind, villain archetype (Comic book fiction/action based). Joaquin Phoenix portrayed Arthur Fleck: broken, abandoned, abused, mentally ill archetype (Tragedy/Catharsis). Both are phenomenal in their own way

[@INCAnitysy]

well the first one sounds more like joker

[@karekakeka4143]

Phoenix's joker is so perfect for the way the world is right now, so thoughtful

[@zeaferjones1404]

Towards the end he becomes a mastermind. Like when he smiles at the cops puts on a mask and blends in with the protesters. Then he goes back to the cops taking off his mask and does a little dance when the protesters beat up the cops.

[@chelsealee5138]

As I told my dad when we went to see it... this is the jokers uprising.... Joaquins joker could easily turn into the comic book version. It’s only a back story, it’s literally just the beginning.....

[@TheKitek200]

Ledger's version was more Joker'ish, but Phoenix's is more realistic.

[@jacfac9969]

The most disturbing part of that movie was seeing Joaquin Phoenix’s ribs trying to break free from his skin.

[@sophiejay2930]

Jackson Wald Definitely!

[@mikemorgan6685]

for me it was how his shoulder blades would pop up and out

[@muhammadfayyadh3254]

@@mikemorgan6685 hahaha I'm shock how skinny he is in the movie look like dead man walking .and get inside the fridge hahahha

[@trentonfoul3714]

Noone gonna talk about his spine popping out? Lol

[@team9ros24]

What about the stabbing lol

[@salmanalotaibi430]

I feel bad for the poor bastard who’s going to play Joker after Joaquin!!

[@modernyin6275]

Salman alotaibi that’s what we said about heath lol

[@ihspider08]

@@modernyin6275 and instead we got jared

[@ItsAulGoodman462]

@@ihspider08 jared sucked.

[@ItsAulGoodman462]

@@ihspider08 hes trash.

[@maru_nation]

Ohhh boy *laughs in Joaquin's joker*

[@fulminarre]

When he complimented her research and she got so happy lol what a cool guy

[@evelynj1430]

i cant tell if he's trolling or not LMAO, she is a fab interviewer tho

[@rayanghanem1973]

He is definitely trolling @@evelynj1430

[@dinksdelarge7790]

She stuck with the topic of the interview and didnt f*ck up by asking personal questions. She gooood

[@briannafure6140]

He better get an Oscar because holy shit was his performance incredible.

[@leahdorothy]

ikr? i went in knowing it would be good but jeez that’s gotta be one of the best movies and performances i’ve ever seen

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

chebae xx ikr

[@minumeyli]

israel serrano you’re very, very wrong.

[@themonsterinyourcloset2901]

Periodttt 💅

[@themonsterinyourcloset2901]

israel serrano no bruv, it’s not. If you’ve seen his other movies you’d know he’s simply an amazing actor

[@rooster5343]

He really seems like a normal dude. Not like some annoying pretentious actor. And he’s a great actor. What a cool guy

[@dontrwooshmeimtrolling4003]

this guy still has some issues tho

[@livus3787]

Who doesn't

[@mividabrazy9104]

dont rwoosh me im trolling like? just curious cause idk much behind him

[@xoMrsWentzxo]

dont rwoosh me im trolling which made him perfect for the role

[@KenshinFanForever]

Mi Vida Brazy he was in an lsd-based cult growing up and had an overall rough life

[@Thatisbeth]

I love the way she sensed he didnt want to answer the last question, and just ended it for him instead of making him more uncomfortable. Ash is an incredible interviewer, I'm impressed.

[@MorteEtDabo]

Ash: "Do you feel like you would want to play joker again?" Phoenix: "Just Smile"

[@ECfuckingW22]

I fucking love it

[@jullybelatvd]

so genuine 😂

[@toaolisi761]

That's literally something the Joker would do.

[@kys4492]

DogeatDog99 i don‘t get it does it mean that he won‘t play it again?

[@kys4492]

???

[@neftycr5799]

Marvel: we have the most anticipated movie of all time! DC: Send in the clown.

[@brynnlennon]

Naphtali CR I love this 😂

[@TheKman1014]

Basically 😂

[@mohify2174]

Stolen but you said it wrong its supposed to say sending the clown

[@Hawwkins]

Naphtali CR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@neftycr5799]

This is my most amout of likes. Wow

[@chillin9712]

If he doesn’t win an Oscar for his role in joker, then people just need to stop supporting the oscars. He was amazing in this movie, and is definitely my favorite version of joker.

[@Liam-fs5fe]

The Oscar, Grammy’s and those fuckin awards are trash

[@RockerFoo92]

Liam popularity contests more than talent representation

[@daleskac4483]

I did not like it but its just my opinion

[@Chunguhungus]

Imma be real that movie was super shit till the last 30 minutes

[@aripapermaster8047]

Taron Edgerton deserves it

[@AiAngel]

Best interview he's had yet, thanks to this gracious, un-egotistical, friendly interviewer.

[@honeymoney8502]

Ok now go back to your coomer hole and make another video

[@zango3134]

Omgg I’ve seen her before!!!

[@stevenson68478]

and she's beautiful

[@lyne6687]

"you're very impressive" "Thank you!" she's so overwhelmed and happy aw

[@sxolar4528]

Literally The Villain Movies Are Better Than The Hero Movies

[@thatguy_ryne9807]

AirLegacy except for suicide squad

[@FatManJackson]

@@thatguy_ryne9807 suicide squad never happened.

[@littlebigdaniel_6755]

@@FatManJackson 😂😂😂

[@donaldlikesducks]

Never heard of suicide squad, sounds stupid

[@thorodinson9511]

Well it's better than heroes because they are the first one was produced before villain movies that's why it's better.

[@IzzyM486]

The world needs more interviewers like this... She deserves a raise!

[@lisaonthemargins]

She's so sweet and sincere!

[@frdpaw]

Agree

[@Molly-tv5sv]

Izzy Marino she does her research

[@Orangedome]

No the world needs people who care about others. These people are just highly paid actors. Portraying a role for dumb down people to follow.

[@briannaclark9615]

Yas

[@AuthenticSelfGrowth]

So he wants to play the Character again. That's all I needed to know.

[@dennydarkko]

Ikinararangal kong ako ay Iglesia ni Cristo the only way I’ll take a joker sequel is if he’s rising through the ranks of Gotham and there’s appearances from villains who aren’t villains yet. No Batman no justice league no bright colors. Straight dark gritty mob movie

[@mayajasmine2111]

I looked up "that one good joker interview" and this came up first

[@gumballwaterson7613]

Did you actually?

[@mayajasmine2111]

GTA Tryhard yeah, seriously!

[@paradox739]

Kimmel needs to watch this kind of interviews.

[@nellyioannidou5612]

Oh boy...so true😂

[@TheSolarium18]

you are an idiot if you dont understand that the interview was a pr joke and definitely not real

[@forpinks]

Got em

[@maxfison6991]

ActionJackson jimmy Kimmel is a weasel

[@blackwhitegrey001]

ActionJackson if you couldn’t tell in his previous interviews. He takes interviews pretty seriously by his answers.

[@SuperBaby11]

Finally, an actor who stops acting when the movie is done

[@Criiies]

Weird complaint. I think the majority of actors aren't method actors

[@o4aw120]

Julian think he's referring to the dark night joker actors overdose

[@Piyestagram]

@@o4aw120 christian bale usually interviews in whatever accent his character had in the film he was just in and idk why it lowkey bothers me

[@austinmartinez2312]

@@Piyestagram than he did his job lol.. its suppose to make you question the way they carry themselves in movie interviews

[@Piyestagram]

@@austinmartinez2312 but it just seems unnecessary to me for him to be playing that role outside of the film

[@timo3798]

"Do you want to play joker again?" *Joker smile*

[@merylboco1939]

He stated that he doesnt get paid much for losing 15pounds for a role so maybe going through all that was already a tough job and overall this new era of the joker is amazing i still await for it to watch on dvd

[@maddiefr5437]

@Lil Toothpick he did?

[@timo3798]

@Lil Toothpick i didnt know that i thought he liked it although i can imagine that it isnt easy role and that the amount of weight he had to lose was prety much

[@chloexx3349]

He lost 52 lbs

[@actimeladdict2564]

@@timo3798 he loved it

[@ayyyMark]

reporter needs a raise

[@Kablowshky]

Umm its not a reporter also how do u have 100k subs wtf

[@preddyeu4832]

Kablowshky Why wouldn’t he? Maybe because he’s earned it?

[@OverlordJojoo]

@@Kablowshky because you dont have that much?

[@smokefishgaming3749]

The movie was insane we need more kind of movies like this

[@anaisservin1573]

Yes we do 😍

[@Ant_Stark]

Hell naww that shit wasn't even that good I mean it wasn't bad but it wasn't good..it was mehh

[@SOC675]

7503anthony you must be fun at parties

[@croppedinpeace]

7503anthony when you want to be so different from others because that’s the shtick and you end up pulling an opinion that even you don’t believe in out of your ass

[@Chase-rq7gh]

7503anthony hey man if that’s your opinion that’s fine... what didn’t you like about it? Imo it’s a nearly perfect movie

[@rainbow-sj8rm]

I personally think the best scene is when Arthur locked himself in that room and dance by twisting his hands and body after he killed the three guys. That was the moment he completely transformed into the real inner him.

[@matteofernandes7102]

Lona Liew yep couldn’t have said it better but your aren’t the first I’ve heard something like that before

[@wills2736]

I prefer when he struts out of the subway smoking, just after the two detectives got assaulted. Very cool and menacing

[@kellybananabelly594]

I also saw someone say that the scene where he danced down the steps, was him essentially descending down into madness

[@naouelco]

kellybananabelly yes, him embracing the joker, I was watching a video where the director talks about some scenes and he said that it wasn’t meant to be like this. So interesting!

[@colbymartin8524]

@@kellybananabelly594 or when he got in the fridge 💯

[@nefwaenre]

OMG did she just impress Joaquin? She needs to do more interviews!! Good job!!!

[@Maddie101100]

Haven’t watched an interview like this in a while. He seemed more comfortable with her than Jimmy Kimmel 💀💀💀

[@gabbyfair4748]

Maddiee’s Creations Agreed ! He seemed quite comfortable on Jimmy Fallon too .

[@yinnacle9885]

Because kimmel isn't an interviewer ? That, and he was in front of a huge crowd ?

[@unidentifiable2033]

J0NT2OO3 Th0MP50n nah, Jimmy is just a horrible host

[@nazzybo_6608]

when he forced that smile with his fingers i felt my lips getting chapped 😭

[@caylah597]

Nazzybo _ LOL ME TOO!

[@sabrina77769]

😂 omg yes

[@Crouton-]

I have chapped lips a lot of the time, if I ever did that chances are my lips are gonna split in two

[@chinelouchendu1058]

Cesar why don’t you just put on chapstick?

[@Crouton-]

@@chinelouchendu1058 I do

[@CrickfootGattie]

This is genuinely one of the best films I’ve ever seen. This guy should win a lot of awards his performances is incredible

[@MrMagistralMalik]

I agree.

[@665marysong]

Matt Golding you’ve clearly never watched Shrek 2 smh

[@CrickfootGattie]

DAKs Hahahah also top notch film

[@Kirokill1]

Matt Golding acting was great but movie was ass imo. It’s unique, but definitely not something that entertained me.

[@terrancasper9220]

@@Kirokill1 it wasnt supposed to be entertaining.

[@danielcortina3595]

Joaquin Phoenix is the sexiest man alive, you can't change my mind.

[@uhohspaggetios3015]

How about Keanu Reeves, change my mind.

[@NanA-rs7jn]

uh oh spaggetios wuuttt 🤮🤮

[@danielcortina3595]

@@uhohspaggetios3015 both? Both is good hahahah

[@danielcortina3595]

@@NanA-rs7jn Keanu is also beautiful >:'u 💛

[@johntinio1680]

welcome to the Joaquin fan club (seriously people who are fans of him are wild these days)

[@--astro]

Joaquin's ability to simply laugh while expressing distress like how the joker would laugh while he was distressed is *prodical level acting ability*

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

He's so sweet to her. She did a great job though no doubt.

[@cman4740]

I never felt the need to lean in on an interview until today. I drew closer to the screen to hear exactly what they were saying. He has such a down to earth feeling about him and she just eased me through the whole conversation by being so eloquent and well tempered. Excellent interview.

[@capasi5380]

Better job than jimmy Kimmel did

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

@@capasi5380 ucjk that was the worst.

[@ricardozapata9142]

@@capasi5380 it was scripted. It's supposed to be horrible.

[@capasi5380]

@@ricardozapata9142 then he is a horrible person

[@DSELLARS3]

She's a great interviewer. I like how she didn't blindside him like Jimmy Neutron

[@bandamani]

oh god what did jimmy do

[@rtys2812]

@@bandamani jimmy was teasing him a liitle just like murray was teasing joker

[@DSELLARS3]

@@bandamani he pretty much blindsided him with a clip that was supposed to be private.

[@frydsaman6857]

correct me if im wrong but isnt jimmy neutron a cartoon character

[@kh8655]

@@frydsaman6857 hahaha yes, it was a joke playing on his first name. Jimmy Kimmel is a complete jackass

[@AngelGuerratherealme]

Who's played the joker better- Like- Joaquin Phoenix Comment- Jared Leto

[@Whydtheyaddusernames]

Angel Guerra Both. They was both going for different things and had different stories to work with. They both played their versions of the joker amazing.

[@scottmiller7914]

They are different jokers lol

[@elliotstacey1393]

Jared Letos performance was, lets say, unique. Joaquin's was iconic.

[@s.n9154]

jared leto joker was horrible. let’s face it. leto is an amazing actor and singer but that joker was awful.

[@ClaneEso]

Angel Guerra what the fuck about the legend heath ledger

[@Gamer-wm2pj]

Here’s a interviewer who actually knows how to do her job Jimmy take notes

[@dishadogra4233]

Which Jimmy??

[@leroyvermilion7708]

@@dishadogra4233 Kimmel

[@arlanbrooks23]

Little did Arthur know in an alternate reality he's a super successful actor name Joaquin Phoenix

[@tuktuk3399]

Awww this made me cry man😭

[@gogogetter]

Love it

[@kaaluha9591]

ONYX ARLAN love this

[@trevorphilips9065]

Arthur is gone there is only Joker.

[@winterdoll1917]

Love this

[@Pishadoo42]

She literally had no idea about the audition story let’s be honest

[@katarinabri]

Devin F she didn’t but the laugh is so iconic like anyone would ask about it lmao it’s one of the first things you think about for this role idk why he was so surprised she asked about it

[@KingCease]

Katarina Soares hes hella cringey in actual life lol.

[@dreaoak7874]

Katarina Soares flirting?

[@danielchavez8752]

Bro it was an assumption DUMBASS

[@nekkobat6876]

She literally said she didn’t know at all. Pretty obvious that directors would want to hear a laugh in a Joker audition lmao

[@colepalmer3128]

Man he's right up there with heath ledger and jack nicholson's jokers. This performance will be remembered for a long time

[@neilsingh5923]

💯% Agreed!!!👍👌🙏

[@simshigh]

The banter between Joaquin and the interviewer when she asked whether he had to audition with that laugh, and Joaquin called her "very impressive," and her chest puffed out with pride as she said, "Thank you!" was the Cutest Thing Ever, I LOVE this interview!!! :'^)

[@oro3510]

joaquin is such a gem. he’s so soft and sweet and just real. whenever he talks it sounds like i’m listening to a person, not someone consumed by fame and appearances. he’s just a guy :-)

[@gigi-ux7wb]

everything about your profile i can't even -

[@hirayui]

I think the exact opposite of him.

[@rebekkarowland8311]

Bc he’s a vegan

[@markfernandes11]

He got abused as a kid... Look up his biography and the CIA role in It. Hes been trolling Hollywood and the Media for quite some time.

[@burlhorse61]

he always looks bored in interviews

[@k1773ns]

Does anyone else just really love his voice? He’s so soft spoken in a way he has a gentle quality to his speaking voice. I noticed it during Joker and it made me like his character that much more, made me connect with him.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Same. The first time I really noticed his voice was in the film 'Her'. It has a lovely raspy quality that I find really relaxing.

[@lexiec2851]

@@Missjunebugfreak yes! Her was phenomenal. Walk the Line was a great one too. Though he was playing Johnny Cash, he definitely made it his own too. He's just a great actor overall

[@Missjunebugfreak]

@@lexiec2851 Yeah it's funny how at points I forgot it was his actual voice when he was singing in Walk The Line. Shows how brilliant of an actor he is.

[@lexiec2851]

@@Missjunebugfreak I agree. I almost liked his version of the songs better than Johnny's originals hahaha

[@roquebz9454]

YES!!!

[@loneshinobi2682]

“Joker has this arrogance about him, he sees himself as a king and has a need to be revered..” Yep. Spot on. Sounds just like the Joker we all know and love. Joaquin definitely knows the character IMO

[@honeybear6422]

Such a disturbing movie , I can’t stop thinking about it!! Let’s all start treating each other better.

[@Perkhz]

You sound like a Karen

[@honeybear6422]

perkhz 🤣 I’m really not .. I loved it I meant disturbing in a good way !

[@allisonb.joynerbizama818]

@@honeybear6422 I completely agree with you. This movie left such an impression on me.

[@melsue1026]

I really liked it when I watched it. But after day 2 and 3...I kept thinking about the movie and the more time when on since I watched it, the more I loved it. Never had that kind of a relationship with a movie. It is truly amazing.

[@honeybear6422]

Melissa Huff I know me too!! I said to my husband as we walked out “that movie was sooo good but I don’t think I’ll be able to watch it again “, now we are going back to see it during the week! I don’t suffer with depression but I have so much more empathy for people that do, since I saw it and also just people in general ❤️

[@nishab1615]

If he dont get oscar this time..i m gonna loose faith in the whole system and the interviewer is soo good compared to jimmy's.

[@latifa97]

Agree.

[@latifa97]

Both Jimmy are awful. Didn't take it seriously

[@jurgenmathiae6682]

I lost faith already

[@jurgenmathiae6682]

I have the impression the makes a fool of her 😂😂😂and he enjoys it like a jokes would do 😂🤔😉

[@carolcf100]

You are totally right!!

[@lilekimp]

i just don’t know what about him makes him so incredibly hot

[@kate7414]

I know right I don't know why either it's kinda annoying me lol

[@hollywoodream30]

You’re probably seeing him as the Joker..??

[@MultiKingfull]

uhh, maybe because he's objectively attractive?!

[@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305]

I mean his face definitely helps...

[@ecstasybliss3710]

buket it’s his strong Scorpio/ mysterious energy that attracted you to him now you know why

[@commonsense7793]

I love how when she asked if he would be considering doing a sequel as joker again, he just smiled at her. He might be considering it, but probably only if Todd Phillips was involved.

[@kitty_1260]

He was absolutely phenomenal in this film. He did this character justice. Heath would be proud.

[@NoNo-wz5yv]

Who’s Heath....

[@sugardaddy0-019]

No No Heath ledger, former joker actor

[@NoNo-wz5yv]

Sugar Daddy 0-0 .... whoosh.

[@jsdouglas2612]

No No not really a whoosh moment, it wasn’t some big clever joke

[@NoNo-wz5yv]

JS Douglas Whoosh means there is a joke or an obvious mislead, you just didn’t get it. So the catch is... I already know who heath is 🤯 Phoenix was better, hence the “Who’s Heath?” So I’ll say again... Whoosh!

[@nezstom847]

Underrated how well this interviewer handled Joaquin

[@tiffanyrenee4632]

I love this interviewer! She seems like a genuine fan that just wants to know more about the movie. I love that.

[@Olga_Efremov]

"I felt I needed to audition the laugh." ?! This is the epitome of modesty of a true hardworking artist... I love this human. It would be a miracle if we ever get to meet and chat 🙏

[@PizzaPlanet805]

During the Oscars: when you bring me out can you introduce me as Joker Everyone: Applause

[@fatuusdottore]

Francisco Martinez 😂😂😂

[@B-RaDD]

That would be amazing

[@B-RaDD]

Or if his acceptance speech stats with"do you wanna hear a joke?"

[@user-xd3mz9xv5e]

thats fucking awesome

[@johnc.5600]

Then he shoots Robert in real life

[@shacka95]

It's nice to see Phoenix looking healthy after watching that movie :(

[@Reneebenson]

Monsoon he was way to skinny

[@Smitty089]

@@Reneebenson true, but it oddly worked for the part

[@hawaiiballexpress5419]

Renee Benson too* also that’s what joker is supposed to look like 🤦🏾‍♂️ he runs like joker too wtf

[@ladysnowie]

Renee Benson duh he was poor

[@nicoledavies8506]

Smitty yeah, it was sad how skinny he was but I felt as if it went so well with his character. The way his bones sticked out when he danced around and made his ‘strange’ movements...really brought chills down my back

[@lekishabridges4303]

Interviewer: Are u going to play this Joker Again??? Joaquin Phoenix: He puts a smile on his face indicating ummm hmmmm you never know!!!!! Joker 2???

[@ChristineT314]

Lekisha Bridges I want a Harley Quinn backstory movie in this style

[@userlongw3nis]

Awais A what do you mean ?

[@kidd00]

Theres gonna be a joker 2 this year Somewhere on october i think

[@larryolive4829]

If Joaquin complimented her, then she deserves a raise she was genuinely interested in what he wanted to say and not just to move on with the show

[@Forrealmanuel]

Joaquin Phoenix: “You wanna know how I got these OSCARS?”

[@weilee9410]

The Joker with 0-scar gets the Oscar

[@serenavoice66]

Ohmygoooood best comment on any video ever😂

[@Eyes-Scream0213]

Holy shit this is a good one... The best line from Heath Ledger now used as a meme for Joaquin Phoenix haha

[@markusigod]

Don't plug in your ig, just don't

[@Mike_402]

LOL Facts

[@silentthriller]

The interviewer is terrific. She sees his nuances and rolls with it.

[@jaleesarene6857]

silentthriller agreed. much better than Jimmy Kimmel. He made him so uncomfortable.

[@Dani-ladyy]

silentthriller agreed need more like her

[@Dani-ladyy]

Jaleesa René facts omg he was so bad! rude as fuck too!

[@yaboic9590]

This movie has such good acting it doesn’t feel like a movie it’s seems more of a real society.

[@misskalkuliert3976]

This movie blew my mind. He was amazing, I had goosebumps the whole time over. Such a great movie, please... We need more of those.

[@w10u1sg]

The movie is 90% Joaquin Phoenix's performance and his performance is phenomenal. He's incredible in the role.

[@Mozart_is_a_genius]

99%

[@madinadautova3618]

I really liked that the journalist did the research. He seemed interested in the convo.

[@bibidarlene]

That smile at the end let’s you know the Joker side of him will never leave

[@mr.low9251]

I like how he’s just wearing a jacket and t-shirt to a ET interview

[@anthonycampos8057]

He turned down Iron Man . He turned down The Hulk. He turned down Dr Strange . He turned down Lex Luthor. It shows how talented he is that the studios come to him time after time.

[@berryrl9]

Shows how commited he is to the craft. He could easily accepted the big budget role without even having to suffer losing weight and gain million dollar contracts but he didn't.

[@WolfAssasin34]

Anthony Campos I’m glad he turned all those down. He fits Joker better than anyone else on that list.

[@Buckheimer]

@@WolfAssasin34 I think he would be a great Lex Luthor. I mean better than Eisenberg that is haha

[@zohaibhasanawan]

Ironman & Lex didn't fit his style

[@dabossman5650]

Buckheimer NaH-Lex has to 🅱️ 🅱️ALD And overlookin’ And SHii-not In a Joaquin Way

[@Bensnsnajebe]

I always liked joker but there were parts where he actually made me feel uncomfortable and weird it out which is what your supposed to feel very good movie

[@gavin9715]

Worst violent movie

[@Jasonbossman123]

@earthly firefly5 this guy has commented the same thing over 10 times in every comment.

[@sdidora5]

Meryl Streep will win for the joker.

[@MKultraInstinct]

The King of Numbers your brain is just too small to appreciate this movie

[@twentyfivetolife7976]

yea I felt the same way, I liked it I watched it twice, but some parts were disturbing like weird, like when he killed the three rich kids, starts running then hides in a bathroom and then he starts doing that creepy dance that’s fucking weird, I think it was also the music sometimes, that orchestral music had a lil unpleasant rhythm idk

[@michaelphilip9256]

Finally a decent interviewer and tries not to make fun of the character he portrait.

[@rajkdeo]

I must say, she did an amazing job in this interview. She listened and she paid attention to her guest's reactions. She was funny and polite and just perfectly pleasant.

[@mysticaledits1195]

Finally an interview that doesn’t feel uncomfortable

[@lucaenea5413]

I cant take his voice seriously i just hear “joker” when he talks

[@_mehul_22_]

Me too

[@Vika-nf8bi]

Same

[@looksok3327]

Luca Enea lol me too

[@kateyepawtch]

yeah it's very particular

[@domenicaaburtodelafuente9164]

Cause it sounds kind of innocent and childish but also super sad

[@Amalour4]

It's crazy how he seems so interested in the interview, it feels like in some of the other interviews he's done he's been uncomfortable or something.

[@pinokio3785]

I dont wanna see Joaquin in a sequel. It will hurt this movie. Sequels go sour.

[@theaze8891]

Oof

[@tiNszy]

But they know how to get it right, they have the right team behind them. I think a sequel will be great, just it's too soon

[@skrittle555]

@@tiNszy he also would have to lose all the weight again which it sounds like he's in no hurry to do. but yes given enough time and care a sequel would be great.

[@aggressivelyamicable5987]

@@skrittle555 More than likely he cycles on a fat burner like DNP or at the least CNS stimulants to supress appetite so it's basically just a matter of waiting a few weeks to drop down. When he decides to refeed muscle memory + low dose testosterone cycle will have him back to normal within 2 months.

[@rishabh3687]

Honestly you can never tell with Joaquin if he is trolling or being honest.

[@haughsinead]

Rishabh right !

[@ibrahimpermana8201]

Well he is Joker 😏

[@mickeyelaine5606]

I honestly hope they don’t make a sequel. This movie is perfect the way it is.

[@TheDictismiT]

I hope they make a sequel IF they have a story that can live up to the first one.

[@egeddiey3686]

Phoenix should be the Joker again in the new Batman film.

[@TheDictismiT]

@@egeddiey3686 no. It's a standalone for a reason

[@loveleonk]

@@TheDictismiT I agree

[@capitalmurder593]

It made 92 million in a weekend...there will be another one

[@walazaidan7630]

The interviewer needs her own show! Not the kimmel dude.

[@Paguo]

Finally I see a likeable reporter that did her homework and an actor that stops acting when the acting is done. Very pleasant interview to watch

[@dopedoge3603]

His appearance is so different in the movie than in real life

[@prof.evilpictures8696]

commoDoggo 69 it’s the beard

[@travis6694]

commoDoggo 69 most movies are finished filming 6 months to a year and a half before release sometimes.

[@dopedoge3603]

Yeah but the fact he was dedicated enough to change himself that much shows how great of an actor he is

[@travis6694]

commoDoggo 69 okay

[@hafizaliff7329]

facial hair and weight difference

[@trupti.marolia]

Okay this interviewer was very impressive!!!

[@xJayhawkFANx]

Weird, huh?

[@gavin9715]

this movie will inspire poor criminal minded teens/losers to commit horrific crimes! This movie will make anti social elements in the society blame the rich/successful people for their condition and they will try to seek revenge. This violent and repulsive movie should be banned from being screened.

[@joaquins.966]

@@gavin9715 Have you seen it?

[@DMGG22]

No she wasn't. He was just really nice to her.

[@jessejive117]

trupti999 she’s fine too

[@coffeecatskimchi5962]

The fact that she watched the movie and paid attention to what he said should not be so impressive for a movie interviewer... but it is.

[@breatheinpoetry]

It’s crazy how a great journalist can get an awesome interview... this is one of the best I’ve seen of him!

[@EyesSewnShut]

Lol she had no idea he auditioned the laugh, she was just guessing.

[@cmb9059]

And went on to act like she did some how. Kinda weird

[@cakepopmopsop]

CB313 She said she didn’t and he wouldn’t drop it

[@grandoldsoul4691]

you ever run into someone who looks like someone you know. but as you talk to them you realise it's not them but they go along with it like they knew you. but we you guys part ways you think... wasnt that?? naww couldn't be....

[@DanskerenAlex]

Of course he auditioned the laugh. You need to get the laugh to get that role, so of course it is. Pure logic.

[@MASQUALER0]

@@DanskerenAlex but the director said it wasnt necessary

[@abbiecampfield8955]

Honestly one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. If he doesn’t win an Oscar for this I’m suing

[@itsjenise1]

Abbie Campfield I AGREE

[@Aamonnater]

Abbie Campfield you couldn’t afford to sue

[@Aamonnater]

Abbie Campfield peasant

[@abbiecampfield8955]

Because I’m Batman omg how did you know

[@isaacsmiddy5738]

Because he’s Batman

[@freyabroderick]

she’s the best interviewer, she seems genuinely interested in what he has to say, this was just genuine conversation, he seemed the most comfortable i’ve ever seen him in an interview

[@mfloatingaway]

That was like, one of the nicest interviews I have ever seen. The interviewer did really well.

[@danielleandrade6345]

Just watched it and he nailed everything, felt uncomfortable,confused and believe the jokers crazy, and I love that the directors didn’t stereotype the joker. Such a unique movie definitely one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time

[@justind71]

IT WAS AMAZING!

[@tasmiazakariah6278]

A well defined character with a good story! 💯👌

[@charlesmaus8943]

Thats why it was so good they trailers made it seem like it would sympathize with the joker but man this movie surprised me

[@paule.2687]

yeah good call on the directors for not putting a 'Damaged' tattoo on his forehead

[@gavin9715]

this movie will inspire poor criminal minded teens/losers to commit horrific crimes! This movie will make anti social elements in the society blame the rich/successful people for their condition and they will try to seek revenge. This violent and repulsive movie should be banned from being screened.

[@maybewise]

The interviewer was so grateful when she got a compliment from him. XD It was really funny. Like she was expecting him to be a difficult interviewee or something.

[@slipknotfan4204]

Joaquin probably fancies her.

[@maybewise]

@@slipknotfan4204 Or he actually appreciated her question, and apparent interview prep work. XD He's a married man, and it was a professional compliment/encouragement.

[@slipknotfan4204]

Yes he appreciated her research for the interview, Joaquin is only engaged to Rooney Mara. I think Joaquin finds the interviewer attractive nonetheless.

[@maybewise]

@@slipknotfan4204 Even if that is true, it's irrelevant, as his praise was for her professional work.

[@slipknotfan4204]

Sure his compliments for her professionalism are genuine. I'm just saying aside from that he likes her a little. By the way are you a Remy Martin fan?

[@teddybundy3425]

U can tell he's doesn't like doing interviews.

[@Sxnemi-]

Steve o what?

[@mattheston9132]

The combination of your name and profile picture is hilarious lmao

[@teddybundy3425]

@@mattheston9132 i like crimes documentaries, but it's hard to get away with murder in 2019.

[@asapoluu9885]

I didn’t really get that vibe at all tbh seemed like he was having fun going into the role And he seemed to have a crush on the interviewer 😂

[@boulevard14]

@@asapoluu9885 not really

[@GuideZer0]

If he thought this interviewer was impressive, he should be interviewed by Nardwuar.

[@raffaele1336]

Fr😂😂

[@kiasmn]

Or Sean Evans at Hot Ones

[@michellebaker1974]

Joaquin is truly a great talent. I love his acting. His interviews are always so pleasant. He is always so down to earth polite funny and shy. Such a gentleman. He would be so nice to talk to.

[@gavin9715]

this movie will inspire poor criminal minded teens/losers to commit horrific crimes! This movie will make anti social elements in the society blame the rich/successful people for their condition and they will try to seek revenge. This violent and repulsive movie should be banned from being screened. BTW Joaquin Phoenix is a fucking anti social person as well. He deserves to be in lockup/mental hospital.

[@morgandaniel1016]

@@gavin9715 hmmm troll

[@meavyhetalderzweitegrafvon8240]

You know that actors also act in interviews, do you?

[@jokervsbatman5746]

@@gavin9715 This movie is for damaged people this will inspire them.And if a die hard marvel fan like you kill a man for this movie why Joaquin will take responsibility

[@brianrios4690]

The King of Numbers but it does raise awareness about mental health to an extent because speaking about mental problems is almost like a taboo in our society. If you have a mental illness everyone expects you to act like you don’t have one, and if you can never speak about it to friends or loved ones and only a therapist how are people who can’t afford a therapist supposed to improve? The movie sheds light on many problems that aren’t spoken about often and that’s why I love it; it’s thought provoking and controversial. It’s not just another safe origin story about a mindless villain who wants to cause chaos for no good reason.

[@luanalago4413]

I've always disliked the joker exactly because i felt his persona was just empty, he was just chaos. This movie is so superior in all it's aspects that it transcends the character's universe. What a great movie really.

[@arvinbeckers5]

Very well put

[@eimyyycrdv6926]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@insomnia20422]

it makes me want to watch the Batman movies i actually never really watched fully... and having this incredible and sad backstory of Joker in mind.

[@PassionPno]

If this is what you think, you should go back and watch Dark Knight. There's a message behind the movie about how hypocritical everybody really is. The Joker proved that to us.

[@nsmoonwalk414]

If you still feel like his persona was just empty, and he was just chaos, you should really do some real research on the joker. You just now are grasping the concept of the joker. It’s not that he was ever JUST a chaos obsessed clown. Just know he was never an empty shell of a character.

[@ofgraham]

She is a really good reporter! Her questions and reactions we spot on and not at all awkward! This was a very enjoyable interview to watch.

[@emiliechristine8004]

Watching this after having seen the interview he did on Jimmy Kimmel really shows what a good reporter/interviewer can do... seriously great

[@c1defx318]

Can't believe how thin he gotten to get this role

[@villa2225]

C1defx. He lost 15 pounds

[@jessimarie4413]

You'd be amazed at just how big one pound is if put out in front of you lmao. So I deff can believe 15 lbs. He's not a fat or big guy to begin with

[@daqfanq]

Villaflow515 he lost 52lbs

[@PassionPno]

@@jessimarie4413 15 pound is a joke he made on Fallon.

[@krieger7173]

Stephanie K I think that Jimmy believed him 😂

[@scottstorchfan]

Not taking anything from Ledger’s joker and his legacy and I am sure that if he had a character piece for a whole movie he would have Done a great job but Phoenix joker was really something else and he is number one for me.

[@Nsnp999]

Fredrik Johansson having watched both as well it really comes down to what character you like more I don’t think it was there acting methods it’s more how the characters are written

[@scottstorchfan]

Fabio's Football Thats true. I just find Arthur more haunting and struck more of a nerve with me.

[@imprinceshandy]

@@scottstorchfan joaquin joker is terrifying and nostalgic, heath ledger is more edgy and smooth.. They are going down as a best jokers...

[@insomnia20422]

i truly believe if he could have chosen a worthy continuation of his legacy he would vote for Joaquin after seeing this performance :)

[@onthescene7897]

Well, Joaquin is the beginning of the story, and Heath is the aftermath. So I can say, you like Joaquin's cuz it is more of a progressive character arc. But Heath portrayed a well-defined and already established Clown Prince of Crime. So I think comparing them is a bit of uncalled for, they have the same character, but portraying two different arcs.

[@jeffreysalvador7076]

Out of the thousands of interviews and press he has to do I bet this was a breath of fresh air for him

[@PlunderingDesire1]

The level of detail and research he put into this role is amazing. Like researching what being on lots of medication does to your body and making a decision with the director based on that - that's really committed. x

[@natalierozean5989]

What a fantastic interview! She really nailed the questions and got Joaquin to open up! He seemed to feel comfortable with her as well. I’ve not yet seen the movie, but the clips already have me won over. Joaquin seems made for this role.

[@tasmiazakariah6278]

You should watch it, otherwise it would be a great MISS!!! 💯👌

[@Ahytys]

Enjoy the movie when you see it. It's an insane ride!!

[@bestforyouall]

Girl, go and watch this movie. It will be worth every cent.

[@supertuesday600]

This is the first time JP described how the Joker dance came about. He has not answered this before in other interviews. You should watch the movie. It's very compelling.

[@jazongmpn]

stop watching yt vids about joker. ur expectations will blow up. oh, its not an action film btw. go watch it.