Joker Actor on Joaquin Phoenix’s One Rule on Set

As Joker continues to dominate to the pop culture conversation, news about Joaquin Phoenix continues to come come out regarding the making of the film. Actor Josh Pais who is known for his role in Rounders, Scream 3, Ray Donovan and his voice over work as Raphael in 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spoke to the Hollywood Reporter regarding his time on the film and Phoenix’s one rule on set. Pais stated,

“I had a meeting with Todd, “

“He said, ‘I loved your tape. I just want to make sure that you’re not an asshole because one person on set can really ruin the whole vibe of the thing.’ Joaquin told Todd, ‘I don’t care who you cast, just make sure everybody is a really good actor — and no assholes.’ So, I guess I passed the test.”


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