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Fans of The Joker have hailed Joaquin Phoenix 'the greatest actor that ever lived' as test footage from the first film has resurfaced.
The award -inning film Joker was released theatrically on October 4, 2019, with director Todd Phillips highly-anticipated sequal, Joker: Folie à Deux set for release on October 4, 2024.
In the footage shared online, the actor, 49, who scooped Best Actor at the Oscars, could be seen in a makeup test.
Joaquin goes from troubled comedian Arthur Fleck to the nihilistic criminal clown, Joker, in the chilling reel.
Fans of the DC franchise have praised his 'entirely believable' and 'frightening' portrayal, years on from the films first release.
Chilling: Fans of The Joker have hailed Joaquin Phoenix, 49, 'the greatest actor that ever lived' as test footage from the first film has resurfaced
Perfromance: In the footage shared online, the actor, who scooped Best Actor at the Oscars, could be seen in a makeup test
One person commented: 'Best Joker ever. I find it hard to believe, but he actually tops even Mark Hamill. This Joker is entirely believable and so much more frightening for that fact.'
Another added: 'Man his acting in that was so unreal, from going to a shy recluse to a psychopath was amazing to watch.'
'In my book, Joaquin Phoenix is the greatest actor that ever lived. Genius!' a third fan wrote.
'Even without music he’s so disturbing,' some one else commented, as another added: 'He doesn't need to act, he is joker.'
Earlier this month, director Todd teased fans with yet another still from the highly-anticipated comic book film.
The filmmaker, 52, uploaded a photo of actor Joaquin Phoenix, fully in character as the villainous title character, to his Instagram account.
Eyes closed, Phoenix basked in a downpour of rain as passersby, who carried brightly-coloured umbrellas, strolled beside him.
Phoenix appeared blissful as he tilted his head skyward, seemingly unaware of the others around him.
Screen test: Joaquin goes from troubled comedian Arthur Fleck to the nihilistic criminal clown, Joker, in the chilling reel
Praise: One fan wrote: 'Man his acting in that was so unreal, from going to a shy recluse to a psychopath was amazing to watch'
'Oct. 4. Thanks for all the messages. Four years ago we had quite a ride. Lots of great memories. More to come,' Phillips captioned the
