The stories behind 2019’s Joker film, and Stephen King’s first screenwriting credit, for 1985’s Cat’s Eye, in this podcast episode. Jared Leto was the reigning Joker. Todd Phillips couldn’t get the films he wanted to do off the ground. The DC range of movies was having a whole range of challenges for Warner Bros. And ... Podcast | Joker (2019) and Cat’s Eye (1985) – the stories behind the films
The stories behind 2019’s Joker film, and Stephen King’s first screenwriting credit, for 1985’s Cat’s Eye, in this podcast episode.
Jared Leto was the reigning Joker. Todd Phillips couldn’t get the films he wanted to do off the ground. The DC range of movies was having a whole range of challenges for Warner Bros. And constant changes at the studio were leading to regular challenges of direction. In the midst of this, a relatively slim production, Joker, would have notable ramifications.
Similarly slim, Cat’s Eye marks the first credited screenplay for a man called Stephen King. But this too had challenges, when the original financing plan fell apart. And then, another film – Firestarter – had a bit of a knock-on effect…
Stories of both are told in this episode. Please like/subscribe/leave nice reviews. Thank you!
