“The Joker” casts Alec Baldwin in standalone film

Todd Phillip-directed DC Comics’ The Joker film has added another body to the pyre of madness, this time casting 30 Rock’s / Mission Impossible’s Alec Baldwin. Though not confirmed, the actor is rumoured to portray none other than Bruce Wayne’s father – Thomas Wayne.

Thomas Wayne as you know is a respected physician and the original son of Gotham, with great wealth and philanthropy to match.

This follows the equally epic news of another vet casting – Robert DeNiro and Marc Maron. The aforementioned actors will star alongside Joaquin Phoenix (who plays the titular Clown Prince of Crime).

The Joker film is reportedly set in the 1980’s, the Joker tale will be “exploration of a man disregarded by society [that[ is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale”.

More as things develop.