Warner Bros. has announced that Todd Phillips will be directing a sequel to the Oscar-nominated ‘Joker’ starring Joaquin Phoenix. Joker was released in theatres on October 4th, 2019.
Who is Todd Phillips?
Todd Phillips is best known for directing comedies like The Hangover trilogy, Due Date, and War Dogs. But he took a different turn with Joker, a dark origin story about the Clown Prince of Crime that became one of the most successful and controversial films of 2019. Now Phillips has confirmed that he’s working on a sequel.
In an interview with Collider, Phillips said that he’s currently developing the Joker sequel with co-writer Scott Silver. He also revealed that Warner Bros. has given him the green light to make the movie, which means we can expect to see more of Joaquin Phoenix’s iconic performance in the near future.
Phillips’ confirmation will no doubt come as good news to fans of Joker, which earned over $1 billion at the box office and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards (winning two). It’s also sure to generate some excitement among those who are curious to see what a follow-up film could entail.
What led to Phillips’ decision?
Todd Phillips’ Joker was one of the most talked-about films of 2019, and it’s no surprise that a sequel is already in the works. In a recent interview, Phillips confirmed that he is indeed working on a follow-up to the hit movie. So what led to his decision?
Phillips has said that Joker was always meant to be a standalone film, but the critical and commercial success of the first movie has him reconsidering that stance. “Never say never,” he said when asked about a sequel. “I would never do it just to do it. But I love these characters so much.”
It’s clear that Phillips has found a new passion in making DC Comics movies, and with Joker being such a huge success, it’s easy to see why he would want to revisit the character. It will be interesting to see where he takes the character next if a sequel does indeed happen.
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Who is starring in the sequel?
There are currently no confirmed plans for a sequel to Todd Phillips’ Joker, however, given the film’s huge success, it seems likely that Warner Bros. will greenlight a follow-up at some point. While nothing is official yet, here are some of the actors who could potentially star in the Joker sequel:
Joaquin Phoenix – The obvious choice, Phoenix gave an award-winning performance as the Joker in the first movie and is almost certainly signed on for more if a sequel happens.
Zazie Beetz – Beetz’s character of Sophie Dumond was one of the few people who showed Arthur Fleck (Joker) any kindness, so it’s possible she could factor into a sequel somehow.
Robert De Niro – De Niro played Murray Franklin, a late-night talk show host who plays a role in Arthur’s transformation into the Joker. It’s unclear if he would return for a sequel, but he is certainly one of the most experienced and successful actors working today.
Jared Leto – Leto played the Joker in 2016’s Suicide Squad and while his performance was divisive, there have been rumors that Warner Bros. is interested in bringing him back for more. Whether that would be
Where can I find it in theaters?
The Joker is one of the most iconic villains in all of pop culture. He first appeared in DC Comics in 1940 and has been a fan favorite ever since. In 2019, Todd Phillips brought the Joker to the big screen in a whole new way with his film Joker. The film was a massive success, grossing over $1 billion at the box office and becoming one of the highest-rated films of all time. Now, Phillips has confirmed that a sequel is in the works.
There is no word yet on when the sequel will be released or what it will be about, but fans are already eagerly anticipating it. For now, they can enjoy Joker in theaters. The film is still playing in many theaters across the country and is definitely worth seeing again (or for the first time). Who knows what wild ride Todd Phillips will take us on next with the Joker?
Conclusion
While it’s still early days, and nothing is set in stone yet, Todd Phillips has confirmed that he is working on a sequel to Joker. This news will come as a relief to many fans of the film who were worried that the success of Joker would mean that Phillips would move on to other projects. It’s clear that he has a passion for this character and story, and we can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.
What do you think about Todd Phillips confirming a Joker sequel? Are you looking forward to seeing more of Joaquin Phoenix’s performance? Let us know in the comments!
Joker 2 should arrive sometime after 2023, going by the release date of the first Joker film, which debuted a year after the script was written.
