It’s being reported that Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to play The Joker in a standalone movie that recounts the origin story of Batman’s greatest adversary. The project is being directed and co-written by Todd Phillips, who it’s believed is championing Phoenix for the part.
Is he the best option to play the Clown Prince of Crime, though? Several actors–from Heath Ledger to Jack Nicholson–have played the role in the past, each putting their own spin on it. While Phoenix would certainly give The Joker his all, GameSpot has come up with 13 alternatives that might also be a good fit for the iconic villain.