The Joker is "One tough nut to crack"!
Ahh the Clown Prince of Crime', the 'Harlequin of Hate'. Love 'em or hate him, the Joker has been terrorizing the caped crusader, along with other heroes and villains for over 70 years!
Created in 1940, the Joker has truly stood the test of time. Over the years, many artists and writers have taken perspecteive on the character to create and mold one of the most iconic villains ever. Regardless of any artistic or developmental changes, the Jokers appeal to the fans doesn't seem to fade and his longevity seems to have no signs of coming to an end. This vile villain has come to life in many forms, from the comics to animation and cinema. Having being voiced by the likes of Mark Hamill, John DiMaggio, Kevin Richardson and Michael Emerson, the Joker has found a voice fans can identify him with, and an exclusive cackle that reeks of insaine. On the big screen, the Joker has been wildly successful, yet not overly used. Although only three mainstream actors have currently donned the clown makeup to portray him,(Not counting Hugo Blick) Jack Nicholson, Cesar Romero and Heath Ledger, there have been countless fan films and attempts at the character; as well as casting news of Jared Leto taking over the hollywood mantle.
Isn't that exciting!? Not interested in a history lesson?? How about Current affairs!?
"The Padded Room"
The Padded Room is inspired by the Nolan Universe Joker and tells the story of the events following The Dark Knight and covering the 7 years up to The Dark Knight Rises. The Joker has arrived at Arkham for the first time. Here he will begin his transformation in to the clown prince of crime, and begin his association with some of the other Iconic villains in the Batman lore.
"I think Ledgers performance was the closest we should ever get to an origin of the Joker, and the best way to start building on this character. There is so much left to explore and develope. If done with care we can evolve this incarnation of the Joker into exactly what we see in the comics while honnoring the work thats already been put in."
-Eric Lettman
BTS PHOTOS
ARKHAM: SOLITARY
DR. JEREMIAH ARKHAM
PRE-MAKEUP
SCAR WORK
ALMOST DONE
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The teaser trailer has been filmed and is in editing. Due out Jan '15.
The Padded Room stars Matthew Goldring as Dr. Jeremiah Arkham & Eric Lettman as Joker
Director of photography, Dominic Larovere. Makeup Artist, Kelsey Dumas.
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