Alec Baldwin Says That He Is No Longer Playing Thomas Wayne In Todd Philips' JOKER Movie
Just a couple of days ago, it was reported that Alec Baldwin had joined the cast of Todd Philips' Joker as Bruce Wayne's father, but the actor now says that he's dropped out of the role. Check it out...
This past Monday, the trades reported that Alec Baldwin had been cast in the upcoming Joker origin movie as "a cheesy and tanned businessman who is more in the mold of a 1980s Donald Trump" take on Thomas Wayne, but it seems that's no longer the case.
Baldwin first sent out the following Tweet, implying that the reports of his character being Trump-like were inaccurate.
However, he then clarified to USA Today that he had actually parted ways with the production altogether, citing "scheduling issues."
"I'm no longer doing that movie," the Mission: Impossible - Fallout actor told the site. "I'm sure there are 25 guys who can play that part."
It's difficult to know whether Baldwin had already dropped out before the trade reports came in or if it only happened afterwards, but either way, it's a shame he won't be part of the film.
Joker will star Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime, with Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz and Marc Maron all on board for supporting roles.
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