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Comic book fans are among the pickiest fans alive, for they are always on the lookout, ready to scrutinize if a particular live-action casting goes awry. Not the most open-minded of people, it is particularly hard to please them and it seems Joaquin Phoenix’sJoker 2certainly will have a hard time when it comes to one character.
Harvey Dent is ready to debut in the film and his first look recently went viral, making fans exclaim that the character is in no way ‘Harvey Dent!’
Joaquin Phoenix’sJoker 2Reveals First Look of Harvey Dent
Joaquin Phoenix‘sJoker: Folie à Deuxis days away from release and one of the most anticipated movies of this year. Apart from the diabolical menacing character of Arthur Fleck, the film also features Harley Quinn, played by none other than Lady Gaga.Poised to be a musical, Warner Bros recently shared new promotional footage, revealing the first look of Harvey Dent.
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Introduced in the DC comics as a District Attorney for Gotham, his symmetrical acid-disfigured face by a mob leads him to live a dual life, aptly justifying his ‘Two-Face’ name. But inJoker 2, Harvey Dent is just an assistant D.A., plated by the 27-year-old Harry Lawtey (viaX).
Part of BBC Two’s hit dramaIndustry, Lawtey is a wonderful actor but DC fans are rallying against his boyish looks and young charm. Supposedly an origin story for the beloved comic book villain, fans are unhappy withTodd Phillips‘s take on the character and reminiscing about the brilliant Harvey Dent in Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy.
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While Joaquin Phoenix seems to be perfect as Joker, even having won an Oscar for his splendid performance, it doesn’t seem Todd Phillips has gotten the casting right when it comes to Harvey Dent. The legendary comic book villain, known better as Two-Face, has had several interpretations but fans widely considerChristopher Nolan‘s take as the best.
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Played byAaron Eckhart, Dent first appears as a symbol of hope and justice, soon falling from grace after he is left with a half-disfigured face by the Joker. Despite the rise and fall,Eckhart perfectly captured the many nuancesof the character, making his performance resonating, emotional, and unforgettable.
THAT IS NOT HARVEY DENT💀pic.twitter.com/YeKwG4uzLk
So Harvey is a teenager in this?
this ain’t my Harvey Dent
I wonder if we’ll get to see anything like this Harvey dent in Joker 2pic.twitter.com/Ze08V68VpA
THATS supposed to be Harvey Dent??????pic.twitter.com/928ZlrnM9W
Even security looking at him like who you supposed to be 😭😭pic.twitter.com/QRyOU8Hi01
As fans continue to criticize and scrutinize the casting, they also cannot wait to see if Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker will do the honors of making Harvey Dent Two-Face or not. With such strong reactions, high expectations, and so much on the line, only time will tell ifJoker 2will surpass its predecessor’s success and fame or fall short of it.
Joker: Folie à Deuxwill be in theatres on July 28, 2025.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
