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It is quite clear that Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Todd Phillips as the director ofJokercan never be replaced. From the inception of the MCU to the inception of Arthur Fleck’s journey as the Joker, both men have given a lot to their projects.
A certain level of respect is achieved when they both meet or talk about the other and in a recent interview, Downey Jr. had quite a lot to say about the man who directedJoker.
What Robert Downey Jr. Had To Say About Todd Phillips
Phillips, known for his comedic movies and obscene situations in films, found worldwide fame when he directed the 2009 filmThe Hangover.Turning it into a franchise, Phillips worked onThe Hangover Part IIandPart III.
In 2019, the director dropped his magnum opus of a film calledJoker.Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role,Jokerwas a revolution for people and proved that good films do not need excessive CGI or multiple cameos.
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With the sequel titledJoker: Folie à Deuxon the verge of release,Robert Downey Jr.who worked with Phillips on the 2010 filmDue Date,had some words to say toVarietyabout the director.
He exists to beat the house. He’s a one-man ‘Ocean’s Eleven.’ He just wants to take down the casino and leave it so they never know what hit ’em.
As much as the director loved his comments, fans think that there may be just a little bit of foreshadowing on Downey Jr.’s part. A film’s success is often measured by its box office and recently, Marvel’sDeadpool & WolverinebeatTodd Phillips‘Joker.
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With a sequel on the verge of release, it seems that things may take a turn for the better (for Phillips) ifJoker: Folie à Deuxcould just beatDeadpool & Wolverine!
Joker: Folie à DeuxVs.Deadpool & Wolverine
In terms of box office records, Phillips’Jokerwent on to earn a whopping $1.078 billion at the global box office (viaIMDB). The film broke the record for the highest box office collection of an R-rated film.
Jokermaintained it well for almost 5 years before the recent release of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’sDeadpool & Wolverinebroke it. Upon its release, the film climbed rapidly and currently stands at a collection of $1.144 billion at the global box office.
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Although it is quite an impressive record, fans think that Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix’s upcoming filmJoker: Folie à Deuxmight just break the record again!
With impressive trailers, an epic score, and, a tension-filled storyline,Joker: Folie à Deuxis one of the most anticipated movies of all time.The film is set for a release date of 27 July 2025 in theaters across the U.S.
Visarg Acharya
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Visarg Acharya is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 3000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past three years and a copywriter at a corporation. Visarg usually covers news and theories on the MCU and the DCU, with an emphasis on Avengers and Superman; Game of Thrones, and more.A Tarantino fan, Visarg, spends his time critiquing various directors’ filmographies and watching them with curiosity. Medieval fantasy like The Lord of the Rings or sci-fi movies like Interstellar, watching the latest horror movies, and listening to Hans Zimmer become his comfort zone. When idle, he can be found reading fantasy novels with a terrible cup of coffee in hand.
