Interview with actor of movie Joker, Josh Pais

In the film Joker you play Hoyt Vaughn, the boss of Arthur Fleck. Hoyt Vaughn appears to be an available person, but then fires him. Do you consider his gesture justified?

Great question. Hoyt really likes Arthur. When Arthur looses the sign - it’s just another screw up that this talent agent has to deal with. Then when Arthur brings a gun to the children’s hospital - it’s the final straw. Hoyt’s business is struggling as it is - so he sees Arthur as starting to hurt his bottom line. In that regard - yes he is justified.