Production on the long-awaited “Joker” sequel is formally underway! On Dec. 10, the film’s director, Todd Phillips, shared a first-look photograph of actor Joaquin Phoenix getting again in motion as Arthur Fleck (higher generally known as the Joker).
The photograph, which Phillips shared on Instagram, encompasses a shirtless Phoenix leaning again in a chair as somebody prepares to present him a shave. At the top of the primary film, Arthur is in an asylum, and from the look of his grim environment, it appears he may nonetheless be there within the sequel. The caption for the pic actually does not give something away. “Day 1. Our boy. #joker,” Phillips wrote.
Previously, Phillips shared a primary glimpse on the second film’s official script on his Instagram as nicely. 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.
In addition to saying the extremely anticipated mission, 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 Variety later confirmed). We additionally now know which massive pop star is ready to affix the solid. (Hint: 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 world field workplace and incomes 12 Oscar nominations, with Phoenix taking house the very best actor award and Hildur Gudnadóttir snagging a trophy for greatest authentic rating.
Read on to search out out all the things 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.
— Additional reporting by Eden Arielle Gordon