Was Arthur Fleck the real Joker?
Was Arthur Fleck the real Joker?
It's one thing to think of Arthur Fleck as an inspiration to a future Joker, it's something else entirely if the events in Joker aren't even real. Fans posit that this was the true version of the Joker, but the events in the movie take place in his head while in Arkham Asylum.
Is Arthur Fleck the Joker in Batman?
Trivia. Fleck is one of the few incarnations of the Joker to be portrayed sympathetically. This had also been done with the character in Batman: The Killing Joke, which the film took inspiration from, the Flashpoint version of the character, and "John Doe" in Batman: The Enemy Within.
Why is Joker Arthur Fleck?
Arthur Fleck is a failed comedian and party clown struggling with mental illness and a laughing disorder. It's later revealed that he actually is sociopathic and gradually begins to become evil as result of his abusive treatment from the people of Gotham City, leading him to become the vengeful anarchist Joker.
Who is Arthur Fleck in real life?
Joaquin Phoenix Arthur Fleck was an amateur stand-up comedian and a professional clown. He lost his job as a clown after being framed by a co-worker....
| Arthur Fleck | |
|---|---|
| Appeared in | Joker |
| Status | Alive |
| Actor | Joaquin Phoenix |
Is Thomas Wayne Joker's dad?
You have been warned! In Joker, Thomas Wayne (Batman's father) and Penny Fleck (Joker's mother) are key characters. Penny claims that Thomas is actually Arthur's father. The movie wants you to guess for yourself who's telling the truth.
