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Todd Phillips in talks with Warner Bros. for 'Joker' sequel

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According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Phillips is currently in talks with the studio to direct a second 'Joker' film, with Joaquin Phoenix back to star.

According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter,film, with Joaquin Phoenix back to star. Phoenix reportedly had a sequel option in his initial contract with Warner Bros.

"Joker" is the fourth DC title to surpassed $1 billion at the box office. "Aquaman," "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Dark Knight" have also crossed that threshold.THR said Phillips had approached the studio in October to develop a portfolio of DC character origin stories. He left that meeting with the rights to at least one DC story, sources told the Hollywood Reporter.

Perhaps, Phillips will bring Lex Luthor, Ra's al Ghul or Mr. Freeze to the big screen in grounded adaptations.

 

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It’s official: ‘Joker’ is the first $1 billion R-rated movie“Joker” has been absolutely killing it at the box office. With numbers like these... who needs Batman? Black panther did hit abt 1.2 Bill... didn t it? Best film I’ve seen in years - powerful, compelling descent into insanity brilliantly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. More AAA R movies pls
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