Will there be a ‘Joker’ sequel? Joaquin Phoenix shares his thoughts
LA TimesIn all of his years of acting, stretching back to when he was 8 years old, Joaquin Phoenix has never done a sequel. “That’s ridiculous.” Movies ‘Joker’ ending explained: Director Todd Phillips on fan theories and open questions As the controversial new comic-book film ‘Joker’ hits theaters, director Todd Phillips delves into some of the film’s ambiguities. While they were making “Joker,” Phoenix says he and Phillips, previously best known for directing hit comedies like the “Hangover” trilogy, were mulling over the idea of further plumbing Fleck’s complex psyche. That would be … amazing!” “I definitely remember the ‘Yentl’ one,” said Phillips, who co-wrote “Joker” with Scott Silver, laughing. If you could capture that again in a real way, that would be interesting.” Movies ‘Joker’s’ dark themes speak to 2019 with a mesmerizing Joaquin Phoenix Todd Phillips’ “Joker,” the hotly anticipated DC Comics adaptation, world premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival.