Connor Storrie, who plays the Arkham Asylum inmate responsible for killing Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) at the end of Joker: Folie à Deux, has shared his thoughts on the movie's surprising conclusion. Since the film's release, it has faced criticism from some fans, with many arguing that Arthur isn’t the “real” Joker from the comics who becomes Batman’s greatest enemy. The movie suggests that Storrie’s character might actually be the real Joker.
In an interview with TMZ, Storrie explained that the film’s ending wasn’t intended to set up a future installment where his character becomes the Joker. After stabbing Arthur, his character cuts a smile into his face, similar to Heath Ledger's Joker from The Dark Knight. However, Storrie emphasized that his role was to help bring Arthur’s story to an end. Despite some hints about his character, both Joker films were truly about Arthur Fleck’s journey.
Storrie said:
“It didn’t completely shut down [theories about a new Joker], but it wasn’t like, ‘This is the future.’ To me, it was clear that this was Joaquin’s movie, following Arthur’s story. My role was part of that story. It wasn’t about my character becoming something bigger later. The focus remained on Arthur from beginning to end, and I was just thrilled to be part of it.”
Storrie also discussed how difficult it was to keep the ending a secret. He knew little about the rest of the movie and had to stay quiet about his role for two years, with only a few people on set aware of the film’s conclusion.
The film’s ending wasn’t setting up a sequel. Although Storrie’s character might be viewed as the real Joker, he clarified that the focus was on completing Arthur’s story. The final scene shows Arthur dying, with Storrie’s character in the background. Director Todd Phillips has also stated that he has no plans for another movie in the series.
Similar to The Dark Knight Rises, which ended Batman’s story while hinting at a new hero, Folie à Deux brings Arthur’s journey to a close. The film’s modest box office performance and mixed reviews make it unlikely that a third installment will happen.
Storrie’s comments indicate that a sequel is unlikely. Even though his character could be interpreted as the real Joker, both films focused on Arthur Fleck, and his story has now ended. Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur was a major factor in the film’s success, even winning him an Academy Award. Without Phoenix, a sequel would probably struggle to generate the same level of interest. Given the mixed reviews and the film’s box office challenges, it seems this version of Gotham’s Joker story has come to an end.
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