Brendan Gleeson to cast Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's 'Joker' sequel

A sequel to the 2019 hit movie "Joker" is officially in the works! On June 7, the filmmaker behind the Joaquin Phoenix-led blockbuster, Todd Phillips, shared a first look at the official script for the second film on his Instagram. The follow-up film, titled 'Joker: Folie à Deux', will see an ongoing collaboration between screenwriters Phillips and Scott Silver, who first teamed up to create the screenplay for the original Oscar-winning 'Joker' film.

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In addition to announcing the highly anticipated project, Phillips also posted a photo of Phoenix deep in thought, apparently reading the script, hinting that he'll be reprising his role as the titular character in the sequel (which Variety has confirmed later.) We also now know which big pop star is set to join the cast (hint: she previously worked with the "Joker" director).

“Joker” caused a stir when it was released in 2019, pulling in $1.07 billion at the global box office and earning 12 Oscar nominations, with Phoenix taking home the Best Actor award and Hildur Gudnadóttir winning the Best Actor trophy. best original music.

Read on to find out everything we know about "Joker 2" so far, including casting news, an essential plot device, and a word on potential Harley Quinn casting.

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—Additional reporting by Eden Arielle Gordon