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Joaquin Phoenix makes for a suitably creepy Joker as actor films scenes in Brooklyn subway

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Joaquin Phoenix makes for a suitably creepy Joker in full makeup and costume.

His job here is done.

The actor has been snapped in his unsettling character filming in a Brooklyn subway station casually lighting a cigarette as he left what is most probably the scene of some kind of crime or anarchy.

The actor was in full makeup and garb as Batmans adversary as he strolled through the station. In a clip accompanying the photos, police officers flew past the Joker to whatever chaos hes just created. And he looks frighteningly pleased with his handiwork.

Also in the footage, one eager officer took an unfortunate tumble and seemingly hurt his hamstring, leading the scene had to be reshot.

Joaquin Phoenix is seen up close and personal and looking very menacing as the Clown Prince of Crime in full Joker make-up and costume as he shot dramatic scenes while smoking a cigarette and walking past several Gotham Police officers who were on hot pursuit for the scene. "JOKER" filming took place at an underground Subway train station in Brooklyn. Pictured: Joaquin Phoenix Ref: SPL5031570 081018 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 0207 644 7656 Milan: +39 02 4399 8577 Sydney: +61 02 9240 7700 photodesk@splashnews.com World Rights,

What has the Joker been up to? (Picture: Splash)

Joaquin Phoenix is seen up close and personal and looking very menacing as the Clown Prince of Crime in full Joker make-up and costume as he shot dramatic scenes while smoking a cigarette and walking past several Gotham Police officers who were on hot pursuit for the scene. "JOKER" filming took place at an underground Subway train station in Brooklyn. Pictured: Joaquin Phoenix Ref: SPL5031570 081018 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 0207 644 7656 Milan: +39 02 4399 8577 Sydney: +61 02 9240 7700 photodesk@splashnews.com World Rights,

One police officer took a tumble as he ran through the station (Picture: Splash News)

The film, directed by Todd Phillips, is thought to take place in Gotham City in the 1980s and will be an origins story, as we find out more about the man behind the character, Arthur Fleck.

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The film synopsis revealed: Under the direction of Todd Phillips, the film centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen.

Joaquin Phoenix is seen up close and personal and looking very menacing as the Clown Prince of Crime in full Joker make-up and costume as he shot dramatic scenes while smoking a cigarette and walking past several Gotham Police officers who were on hot pursuit for the scene. "JOKER" filming took place at an underground Subway train station in Brooklyn. Pictured: Joaquin Phoenix Ref: SPL5031570 081018 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 0207 644 7656 Milan: +39 02 4399 8577 Sydney: +61 02 9240 7700 photodesk@splashnews.com World Rights,

Joaquin look suitably creepy (Picture: Splash News)

According to Comicbook, the movie is set to take on a socio-political angle, with the Joker potentially representing current political figures as he encourages a rise up against the wealthy.

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