Joker 2: Title, Forged, Plot, Launch Date

Manufacturing on the long-awaited “Joker” sequel is formally underway! On Dec. 10, the film’s director, Todd Phillips, shared a first-look picture of actor Joaquin Phoenix getting again in motion as Arthur Fleck (higher generally known as the Joker).

The picture, which Phillips shared on Instagram, contains a shirtless Phoenix leaning again in a chair as somebody prepares to offer him a shave. On the finish of the primary film, Arthur is in an asylum, and from the look of his grim environment, it appears he would possibly nonetheless be there within the sequel. The caption for the pic actually does not give something away. “Day 1. Our boy. #joker,” Phillips wrote.

Beforehand, Phillips shared a primary glimpse on the second film’s official script on his Instagram as effectively. The follow-up film, titled “Joker: Folie à Deux,” will see continued collaboration between writers Phillips and Scott Silver, who first teamed as much as create the screenplay for the Oscar-winning authentic “Joker” movie.

Along with asserting the extremely anticipated undertaking, Phillips additionally posted an image of Phoenix deep in thought, seemingly studying the script, revealing that he would reprise his function because the titular character within the sequel (which Selection later confirmed). We additionally now know which massive pop star is about to hitch the solid. (Trace: she’s labored with the “Joker” director earlier than.)

“Joker” made fairly a splash when launched in 2019, drawing in a whopping $1.07 billion on the international field workplace and incomes 12 Oscar nominations, with Phoenix taking residence the very best actor award and Hildur Gudnadóttir snagging a trophy for finest authentic rating.

Learn on to seek out out every little thing we learn about “Joker 2” up to now, together with casting information, a pivotal plot gadget, and phrase on the potential casting of Harley Quinn.

— Further reporting by Eden Arielle Gordon