He's the latest to walk in the gigantic shoes of the iconic villain.

Joaquin Phoenix was snapped in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday as cameras rolled on The Joker film he's starring in.

The 43-year-old actor was clad in a full clown costume of a plaid jacket with a mustard vest, maroon pants with plaid patches, off-white gloves and over-sized shoes.

On the move: Joaquin Phoenix, 43, was snapped running in his Joker ensemble in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday

His face was painted white with a wig of curly green hair and a tiny hat affixed to the side of his head.

He was seen seen frantically running down a busy street, and in another sequence, toting a large yellow sign that read, 'Everything Must Go.'

The Oscar-winning Walk The Line star has been spotted filming on the East Coast over the past few weeks.

The Todd Phillips-directed motion picture will also feature notable names including Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro and Marc Maron.

In a rush: Phoenix was swift on his feet as cameras rolled on the upcoming film

Hard at work: The Oscar-winning Walk The Line star has been spotted filming on the East Coast over the past few weeks

It's a sign: The twisted funnyman upheld an enormous yellow sign that read 'Everything Must Go'

Frenetic: The Academy Award-winning actor stood out in the city setting

Center of attention: Bystanders kept an eye on the mercurial character as he sprinted

Warner Bros. has teased the film as the tale of 'a man disregarded by society [that's] not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.'

Phoenix is the latest to commandeer the iconic villain, as past actors who have played the role in live-action movies and shows include Jack Nicholson, Jared Leto and late stars Heath Ledger and Cesar Romero.

Zach Galifianakis and Mark Hamill have past provided the voice of the character in animated productions.

The motion picture is slated to come out October 4, 2019.

Vengeance: Warner Bros. has teased the film as the tale of 'a man disregarded by society [that's] not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale'

Lucid: The famed Batman nemesis focused for a moment in front of a bodega

Animated: The actor showed off his kicking skills as he entertained in the sequence

Deja vue: Joaquin talked with his stunt double (left) to help guide him on how he should tackle the scene