History Trivia / Joker2019

* DeletedScene: The scene of the [[https://youtu.be/6Bt0slFQVI8?list=PLemwFZPH1UMhor6dWb22MNH-1RI0IARLJ leaked filming footage]] that showed Arthur interacting in the street with Randall (with only Randall disguised as a clown) and Arthur taking Randall's clown nose and throwing it on the ground didn't make it to the theatrical cut. This also could count with certain scenes from the trailer such as Arthur walking down the hall of his apartment complex in the Joker make-up and outfit all while carrying the flower prop from an earlier scene.

** The movie's logotype was custom-made by graphic designer Chad Danieley using a wood type letterpress, then digitized, rather than just distressing a regular font in Photoshop or Illustrator.

** In Latin America, this film marks the first time ComicBook/TheJoker is not voiced by Creator/JoseAntonioMacias--his usual voice actor since ''Film/TheDarkKnight''--but instead by Mauricio Perez.

* The film is also notable for being the first comic book adaptation to win the Venice Festival's [[UsefulNotes/LeoneDOro Golden Lion]].

* AdaptationOverdosed: The film features the ''third'' live action Bruce Wayne in 2019 alone (the others being the final season of ''Series/{{Gotham}}'' and the second season of ''Series/{{Titans|2018}}''), the third live action Alfred Pennyworth (after the final season of ''Gotham'' and the first season of ''Series/{{Pennyworth}}'') as well as the third live action Joker incarnation in the decade (after ''Film/{{Suicide Squad|2016}}'' and ''Gotham'', and second in 2019 after the latter), although it's kind of fitting for the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' franchise's [[MilestoneCelebration 80th anniversary]]. While we're here, the death of Bruce's parents is reenacted ''yet again''.

* TheOtherDarrin: In Latin America, this film marks the first time ComicBook/TheJoker is not voiced by Creator/JoseAntonioMacias--his usual voice actor since ''Film/TheDarkKnight''--but instead by Mauricio Perez.

* BeamMeUpScotty: Arthur never actually says "We live in a society" throughout the entire movie. The closest it gets to that line is this particular moment.
-->'''Arthur:''' What do you get when you cross a mentally ill loner with a society that abandons him and treats him like trash?! I'll tell you what you get! You get what you fuckin' deserve!

* ExecutiveMeddling: Cinematographer Lawrence Sher revealed that him and Creator/ToddPhillips wanted to shoot on 70mm film like ''Film/TheHatefulEight'', ''Film/{{Dunkirk}}'' and ''Film/TheRiseOfSkywalker'', partially because Phillips prefers film stock [[https://www.indiewire.com/2019/11/joker-warner-bros-turned-down-70mm-film-shoot-1202189137/ but Warner Bros. refused to let them so they had to shoot digital]].

** For Creator/DCFilms itself. The studio was initially created to shepherd the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, with the focus being on blockbuster-type comic book films. ''Joker'' is the first comic book film produced by them to deviate from the blockbuster formula (being more of a straight up tragedy and character study without a trace of CGI and without much action scenes). It's a straight-up StartOfDarkness with no {{superhero}}ic figure, has not been marketed as a typical franchise and is not set in the DCEU.

** For Creator/DCFilms itself. The studio was initially created to shepherd the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, with the focus being on blockbuster-type comic book films. ''Joker'' is the first comic book film produced by them to deviate from the blockbuster formula (being more of a straight up tragedy and character study without a trace of CGI and without much action scenes), and is not set in the DCEU.

* WordOfSaintPaul: Cinematographer Lawrence Asher confirmed [[https://www.slashfilm.com/joker-cinematographer-interview/ in an interview with /Film]] that Arthur ''did not'' kill Sophie.

* TroubledProduction: Clown mask rioter extras used for the subway chase scene reported that they were locked in a subway car for hours against union rules, and all their attempts to bring this up were ignored until some of them even had to urinate out the window. SAG stepped in upon hearing about the situation to closely monitor the production.

* DearNegativeReader: Zig-zagged: During an interview, Todd Phillips launched into a tirade about his desire to do ''Joker'' and leaving comedy was because of "woke culture" dictating what comedy should be and the like. Mind you, this was ''before'' the movie dropped. The result lead to some mockery from the internet as a result of Phillip's tirade, especially considering [[Film/TheHangover his original foray in comedy]]. People immediately shut up however when the film ended up getting praise by moviegoers and ranking box office ''billions'', without China to boot! Some even believe [[MagnificentBastard Phillips intentionally caused discourse, knowing how prevalent the media was with slandering the movie and making accusations towards it]].

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first R-rated movie to do so). It also overtook the unadjusted global gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', which had the most successful incarnation of the character up to this point. Due to these high returns and its modest budget, some analysts have suggested that ''Joker'' may be the most profitable movie based on comic books ever.

** Todd Phillips pitched the movie as having a new label for DC Films that specifically focused on DarkerAndEdgier, non-canon stories to their shared universe, but Warner Bros. deemed that it was too early to think about doing that and released it under the standard DC Films banner instead.

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first R-rated movie to do so). It also overtook the unadjusted global gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', which had the most successful incarnation of the character up to this point. Due to these high returns and its modest budget, some analysts have suggested that ''Joker'' may be the most profitable movie based on a comic book ever.

!!Assorted Trivia:

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first R-rated movie to do so). It also overtook the unadjusted global gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', which had the most successful incarnation of the character up to this point. Due to these high returns and its modest budget, some analysts have suggested that ''Joker'' may be the most profitable movie based on a comic book ever.
* The film is also notable for being the first comic book adaptation to win the Venice Festival's UsefulNotes/LeoneDOro.

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first movie to do so). It also overtook the unadjusted global gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', which had the most successful incarnation of the character up to this point.

!!Assorted Trivia:

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first movie to do so). It also overtook the unadjusted global gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', which had the most successful incarnation of the character up to this point.
* The film is also notable for being the first comic book adaptation to win the Venice Festival's UsefulNotes/LeoneDOro.

** Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio and Creator/BillSkarsgard were considered for the role of [[Comicbook/TheJoker Arthur Fleck]] before the casting of Joaquin Phoenix.

** Creator/JoaquinPhoenix has said he wanted to do the film because the idea of it scared him and he liked the challenge. He was also interested in the idea of playing a comic book character without committing to multiple sequels.

* DoingItForTheArt: Joaquin Phoenix stated that he always wanted to do a character study of a superhero or supervillain, but didn't want the strings that come attached with being involved in a franchise like the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (as he turned down the title role for ''Film/DoctorStrange2016''). When he heard that Creator/WarnerBrothers (which owns Creator/DCComics and all related media) was looking to make a lower budget standalone film that focused on ComicBook/TheJoker, he became interested in the project since it was so similar to his previous idea.

** The original script leak had a slightly different ending. After Arthur kills Murray he escapes the studio. The riot occurs but in this version the rioters break into Wayne Manor and drag out Thomas and Martha Wayne and execute them. Bruce while this occurs, hides from the rioters and is found by Alfred the next day. Arthur alludes the police for a few days till he shows up at the Wayne's funeral and he is immediately seen. Arthur is chased after and tries to flee but during the process is hit by a car and captured by the police.

* DearNegativeReader: Zig-zagged: During an interview, Todd Phillips launched into a tirade about his desire to do ''Joker'' and leaving comedy was because of "woke culture" dictating what comedy should be and the like. Mind you, this was ''before'' the movie dropped. The result lead to some mockery from the internet as a result of Phillip's tirade, especially considering [[Film/TheHangover his original foray in comedy]]. People immediately shut up however when the film ended up getting praise by moviegoers and ranking box office millions. Some even belief [[MagnificentBastard Phillips intentionally caused discourse, knowing how prevalent the media was with slandering the movie and making accusations towards it]].

-->'''Arthur:''' What do you get when you cross a mentally ill loner with a society that abandons him and treats him like trash? I'll tell you what you get! You get what you fuckin' deserve!

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first movie to do so). It also overtook the unadjusted gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', which had the most successful incarnation of the character up to this point.

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion (which, to reiterate, makes it the first movie to do so). It is also poised to overtake the unadjusted gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.

** The original script leak had a slightly different ending. After Arthur kills Murray he escapes the studio. The riot occurs but in this version the rioters break into Wayne Manor and drag out Thomas and Martha Wayne and execute them. Bruce while this occurs, hides from the rioters and is found by Alfred the next day. Arthur alludes the police for a few days till he shows up at the Wayne's funeral and he is immediately seen. Arthur is chased after and tries to flee but during the process is hit by a car and captured by the police,

* ''Joker'' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation -- having overtaken ''Film/Deadpool2'' (which grossed $785 million) within its first month of release and grossing over $1 billion. It is also poised to overtake the unadjusted gross of ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.

** [[https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/joker-refrigerator-scene-improvised-joaquin-phoenix-1202184372/?fbclid=IwAR1AhZOjYdwoqu3vh8BXk4FcczFjTC1I3GKKFZkh7542gGfPCFvPLXwiXLQ The refigerator scene was improvised]].