The production was conceived as a single film with no connection to the DC Universe, but the ending leaves the door open for a continuation.
After months without news of the project, a few days ago it emerged that Joker 2 was still underway. Everything indicates that the sequel, which has not yet been confirmed by Warner Bros , will feature the return of Todd Phillips as director and screenwriter.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker will write the script and direct the film. The publication states that at the moment it is not known if Scott Silver will also participate in the project, who co-wrote the first installment with Phillips. There is also no news about the participation of Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Oscar for best leading actor for his work in the film.
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Joker was conceived as a single movie with no connection to the DC Universe , but the ending leaves the door open for a continuation. The film ends with Arthur in the Arkham Asylum, apparently escaping from a therapy session and leaving traces of blood in his wake. In addition, Joker reveals the main character’s connection to the Wayne family and even includes a scene in which Arthur (Phoenix) meets a young Bruce Wayne, which could lead to a story of revenge for the sequel.
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Phillips will have to balance the Joker sequel with his next project: he will direct a biopic about Hulk Hogan . The untitled film will be written by John Pollono and Scott Silver and will star Chris Hemsworth.
Joker debuted in 2019 and grossed more than $ 1 billion globally. In addition to Phoenix, the cast included Z azie Beetz, Robert DeNiro, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Marc Maron, Shea Whigham, and Bill Camp, among others. The film was a critical success and earned him the Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award to Phoenix.
