With Joker actively filming in New York City, a number of set photos have been making their way online from the production. Among them is a subway map of Gotham City, which is full of nods to the Batman mythos and creators. Former Batman writer Scott Snyder has now responded to finding out there’s a nod to him on the map.
Snyder, who is currently writing Justice League, commented on the easter egg via Twitter, writing, “I’m sure it’s for Zack Snyder – BUT it’s a thrill to see even so.” However, after getting a closer look at the Burnside portion of the map, Snyder tweeted again. “There’s a 2nd smaller Snyder in Burnside I think – which straight up makes my month to see,” he said. “I’d have taken an alley, a pothole. Anything in Gotham, anytime anywhere is an honor.”
Haha. I'm sure it's for Zack Snyder – BUT it's a thrill to see even so! #jokermovie https://t.co/nJzqMEUmJa
— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) September 23, 2018
There's a 2nd smaller Snyder in Burnside I think – which straight up makes my month to see. I'd have taken an alley, a pothole. Anything in Gotham, anytime anywhere is an honor.
— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) September 23, 2018
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“Snyder” appears on the map twice. The two references are likely to Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder, who directed 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
While areas like Burnside and Kane County both hint at potential greater connections to the DC Universe (Burnside being Barbara Gordon/Batgirl’s most recent base of operations and Kane County hinting at a connection to Kate Kane/Batwoman), many areas make reference to comics creators who have helped define Batman over the years.
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Directed and co-written by Todd Phillips, The Joker stars Joaquin Phoenix as the titular character along with Robert De Niro, Marc Maron, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen and Bill Camp. It is scheduled to be released on Oct. 4, 2019.