Update # 1: Multiple sources have confirmed to IGN that the deadline story is more accurate than the two reports cited below regarding a possible talker sequel. Our sources emphasize that there has been no such meeting between Todd Phillips and Warner Chairman Toby Emerich and that no other DC Villain film is working.

Update # 2: Following previous news from THR in the sequel to THR Phillips' Joker, Deadline reportedly told its sources that there was no deal for the sequel, in conversation with co-writer Scott Silver.

According to THR, the meeting on October 7 between Phillips and Warner Bros. president Toby Americh also weighed several sources for Deadline, stating that there was no such meeting between the two, with no discussion on Phillips happened. About any other DC origin stories.

The original story is as follows.

Originally with director Todd Phillips negotiating to re-perform duties as director, a sequel to The Joker reportedly worked, and Joaquin Phoenix offered a return option.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources claim that Warner Bros. wants to put together the sequel to the Joker, which recently crossed $ 1 billion in earnings. Todd Phillips is in talks to return as director, and he is set to write the script once again with Joker co-writer Scott Silver. While Phoenix's status is unclear, THR suggests that Warner Bros. has a "sequel" to the actor.

In addition, THR claims that Phillips also owns the rights to at least one other DC story. The director reportedly contacted Warner Bros. chairman Toby Americh on October 7 after the Joker's opening and proposed that he be given the right to develop a portfolio of original stories. While sources claim that he has not been able to secure a 'portfolio', THR states that he has at least one from the Joker.

Since the release of the original film, Todd Phillips has discussed possible sequel ideas, noting that any sequel would require thematic resonance rather than being a "wild and crazy film" about the character. Joaquin Phoenix has also stated that he started discussing a clown sequel while the original film was already in development, an unusual stance considering Phoenix's tendency not to do sequel projects.

Of course, the sequel was about to be discussed, as Joker is not only the first R-rated film to top $ 1 billion globally, but it is the most profitable comic book film of all time, thanks to its gritty, Less important is the style, which kept the budget below cost.