Why The Joker Doesn’t Have an Official Origin Story (And Doesn’t Need One)
In the film “Folie ? Deux,” many viewers were left feeling frustrated due to unexpected differences from the original “Joker.” They anticipated a more in-depth exploration of Todd Phillips’ origin story for Arthur Fleck (portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix), who is known as the man destined to become The Joker. Instead, they received a sequel that primarily reflected on the first film and its public response, featuring musical numbers for added effect. By the end, it was clear that “Folie ? Deux” was not about the creation of the Batman lore’s Joker as previously thought.