Director Todd Phillips has announced that a sequel to his Oscar-winning 2019 picture Joker is in the works, with a script already written.
Todd Phillips has officially verified the announcement of a sequel to Joker, which has been rumoured for over a year.
Warner Bros., DC, and the rest of the world were stunned by its $1 billion global box office haul.
The writer and director revealed the current title of the film in an Instagram post, which not only confirms that a sequel is in the works but also confirms that it will be called Joker: Folie à Deux.
Phillips provides the cover photo of Joker 2’s script, which is a vivid red colour suited for the film’s core character, in the post’s two photos.
The second image is a black-and-white portrait of Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, holding an open screenplay while smoking and wearing spectacles.
While there are no plot specifics regarding Joker: Folie à Deux, the title does give some insight into what to expect.
Harley Quinn is a figure with ties to the Joker that most fans and even casual viewers are familiar with.
Following the announcement of Joker 2, fans took to Twitter to offer their opinions on the film’s plot.
The film’s official release date and trailer have yet to be announced, although they are scheduled to be released soon.