Joker has been such a massive hit that people have been clamoring for a sequel. But what are the chances that director Todd Phillips would actually want to work on Joker 2? The filmmaker has just admitted he's willing to return for a second film with Joaquin Phoenix but only on one very specific condition.
Phillips recently spoke to The Los Angeles Times about the possibility of a second Joker movie. Interestingly, the Old School director suggested that he would do it but it can't just be a sequel for the sake of a sequel.
"It couldn't just be this wild and crazy movie about the Clown Prince of Crime," Phillips said. "It would have to have some thematic resonance in a similar way that Joker does. Because I think that's ultimately why the movie connected, it's what's going on underneath. So many movies are about the spark and this is about the powder. If you could capture that again in a real way, that would be interesting."
We're not exactly surprised that Phillips would say that. After all, Joker was more of a depiction of one man's madness than a comic book movie. Hopefully, he will find a way to continue Arthur Fleck's story in a truly inspired way.
Although Phillips seems open to a Joker sequel, Phoenix has already stated he isn't interested in returning as Arthur. Nevertheless, fans are hoping he will change his mind in the future.
Joker is still screening in theaters worldwide.
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