Alec Baldwin to Play Donald Trump-Like Dad to Batman in 'Joker' Spinoff Movie: Report

Photo: Youtube Alec Baldwin is set to play Bruce Wayne’s dad in the new Joker spinoff movie — but there’s a twist. The Hollywood Reporterreports that the actor, 60, has signedon to star as Thomas Wayne in Joker, the standalone movie about Batman’s ultimate nemesis. In the comic books, Thomas is father to millionaire Bruce, who fights crime as the Batman. According to the outlet, the script calls for Thomas to be a “cheesy and tanned businessman” in the vein of a “1980s Donald Trump.

Alec Baldwin to Star in Movie About 1970 Kent State Shooting After 'Rust' Tragedy

Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Alec Baldwinhas lined up his next project. The actor, 65, will star inKent State, a film about the May 4, 1970, tragedy when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on the Kent State University campus during protests of the Vietnam War, killing four unarmed students and injuring nine others. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Baldwin will play then-president of the university Robert White. The project will be the feature directorial debut of Karen Slade.

Alec Baldwin Trolled by Instagram Users for Complaining About 7-Hour Flight Delay

Photo:Instagram/alecbaldwininstaAlec Baldwinis fed up with flight delays!TheRustactor took to Instagram to vent about his 7-hour delay on an unnamed domestic airline."[Six] and 1/2 hours on a plane, sitting at the gate, waiting to fly NEWARK to VANCOUVER.No end in sight," he captioned his first post of two, which both feature selfies that clearly show Baldwin’s exasperation. He added the hashtag “#HowWillGlobalWarmingEffectAirTravel.“In his second post, he wrote, “Why are US airlines so s—-y?

Alec Baldwin Trying to 'Stay Strong' amid Criminal Charges: 'Nothing Can Prepare You for This' (Source)

Alec Baldwinand his wifeHilaria Baldwinare “devastated” in the wake of news that the actor will becharged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, a source tells PEOPLE.“They were prepared for all outcomes, but nothing can quite prepare you for this,” the source says. “They are really leaning on each other and trying to keep their focus on the kids.““Hilaria has been Alec’s rock throughout all of this, and to see him so distraught is heartbreaking for her,” the source adds, noting that Hilaria, 39, “is doing whatever she can to support him and they’re doing their best to stay strong for the kids.

Alec Baldwin Turns Over Cell Phone to Authorities as Lawyer Says There Are 'No Answers' on Device

Alec Baldwin.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyAlec Baldwinhanded over his cell phone Friday morning to fulfill a search warrant filed nearly a month ago amid the ongoingRustinvestigation.The 63-year-old actor turned over the device to New York’s Suffolk County law enforcement authorities, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, who filed the search warrant on Dec. 16, confirmed to PEOPLE Friday. Suffolk County officials will gather information from the phone and then provide Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office with any evidence.