resounding success joker of the of Joaquin PhoenixReleased in 2019, it meant a string of rumors had surfaced since the movie’s premiere. a second part. According to the latest information, sequel is getting closer to taking the final step to start production.
Matthew Belloni of Puck News reports that Warner Bros. is very close to giving the green light ‘Joker 2’ again to be directed by Todd Phillips. Other sources also said a few days ago that the studio’s new CEO, David Zaslav, wanted to give the director a pivotal role in the DC Universe, similar to Marvel’s Kevin Feige.
In January, Heroic Hollywood reported that Warner Bros. had officially acquired it. first draft of the script and the movie, again with Phillips backstage and Phoenix as the protagonistIt would begin shooting at some point in 2023.
Moreover, the actor assured last year that they realized the potential of the character of the Joker since the beginning of the shoot. “There are some things we can explore more from this guy, I don’t know, if we’re going to do it,” said Joaquin Phoenix.
Nominated for eleven Oscars and featuring the historical villain Batman, who helped Phoenix win the best actor statuette, the film is arguably the most profitable comic book movie in history. With a budget of just $55 million, Joker grossed over $1 billion at the box office.
Another incentive for the Crime Clown sequel to see the light is Warner Bros. Joker.
“Ignored and mistreated by Gotham high society, Arthur Fleck, a mentally challenged comedian, will unleash a spiral of chaos and bloody crimes. A way to bring him face-to-face with his alter ego: The Joker” reads the synopsis of the released film. Feature film in 2019 and co-written by Phillips with Scott Silver.