Todd Phillips has finished the script for the sequel to the 2019 film Joker. The current title for the DC psychological thriller sequel film is Joker: Folie à deux. Scott Silver co-wrote the script for the film. Joaquin Phoenix played the titular character in the first film and will return for the second. Todd Phillips shared an Instagram post of Phoenix reading the script for the Joker sequel. The director will also be playing a larger role for Warner Bros. by being an advisor on DC projects. Joker earned a whopping $1.07 billion globally. He directed the comedy films Old School and The Hangover film franchise. Todd Phillips received three Academy Award nominations for his work on the DC psychological thriller film, for which he is planning a sequel. The script was finalized last May from an Instagram post with Joaquin Phoenix.
Joaquin Phoenix Created A Hit With His Portrayal of the DC Villain
Heath Ledger gave an unforgettable performance as the psychotic DC villain, but Joaquin Phoenix made his own mark. The actor has many memorable roles in the films Gladiator, Her, and Walk the Line. He earned a much deserved Academy Award for his role in Joker. Now Joaquin Phoenix will get to continue his chaotic portrayal for the DC psychological thriller film sequel. Casting Phoenix as the lead paid off for Todd Phillips, so it is no surprise that there will be a Joker sequel. Neither Todd Phillips nor Joaquin Phoenix has made a statement regarding the sequel Joker: Folie a Deux. The stairs that Phoenix’s Joker danced down became a popular meme during the movie’s run. Phoenix’s Joker astounded and horrified audiences. The DC psychological thriller sequel film will surely do the same.
Since this is the beginning stages of the second film, there is no release date or start date for production.
