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The Jokers Joaquin Phoenix gets struck by a taxi in stunt scene as he reveals glimpse of full costume

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Joaquin Phoenix give glimpse at full costume (Picture: Splash News/ Mega)

Joaquin Phoenix has taken on a dangerous stunt scene for the upcoming movie The Joker, as he was pictured getting struck by a taxi on set.

The star was filmed running through the streets of New York while his co-stars, Shea Whigham and Bill Camp, were hot on his heels dressed up as police officers.

As he tried to make a grand escape, the 44-year-old can be seen flinging himself over a yellow taxi, as if to give the illusion the Joker might have been taken down.

With both feet off the ground, he appears to have got himself into quite the situation, as he leaps over the cab with the cops close-by.

The shoot has left us with so many unanswered questions such as: Will he survive? Will he escape? And why is he on the run?

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He could be seen getting struck by a taxi in stunt scene (Picture: Backgrid)

But while we are left hanging on answers, it is great to see the actor do some of his own stunts.

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Not only did we get a glimpse as to whats to come in the movie, we also got to see the Jokers outfit in full – and its incredible.

With white paint smeared on his face, Joaquin is pulling a sort of 1970s take of the Joker, with his iconic red smile and gelled back green hair.

He could be seen in a bright red suit, with a bright yellow waistcoat and bright green shirt poking out at the sleeves.

As we stare in amazement at the production, and get even more excited for the films release, director Todd Philips has revealed he is no happy with the paparazzi roaming over the set.

Joaquin Phoenix Filming Todd Phillips "The Joker". 18 Nov 2018 Pictured: Joaquin Phoenix. Photo credit: SteveSands/NewYorkNewswire/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

Joaquin is pulling a sort of 1970s take of the Joker (Picture: MEGA)

Philips recently shared pictures on his Instagram of Phoenix and co-star Zazie Beetz in character, and one fan commented that they were not impressed that so much of the film has already been seen before a final edit.

And in response, the director called out the paparazzi, who have access to the set as they are filming in a New York City subway station in uptown Manhattan.

Heres the issue. We have paparazzi all over our set, at every turn, Phillips wrote on Instagram.

And it bums me out that they constantly put out their bad shots. So I figure, may as well put out some good ones.

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.

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The Joker has been portrayed on the big screen by a number of actors including the likes of Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger and, most recently, Jared Leto.

According to Rolling Stone, the new film is reportedly inspired by King of Comedy and Taxi Driver, is set to hit the big screens in October 2019.

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