Joker 2 confirmed by director Todd Phillips

Joaquin Phoenix will return for Joker: Folie à Deux

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The Clown Prince of Crime is coming back for another solo movie.

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Joker writer and director, Todd Phillips posted a photo on Instagram

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This seemingly confirms that Phoenix will be back to reprise his role in the sequel

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Also returning for the sequel is Phillips’ co-writer Scott Silve

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The script’s title of Joker: Folie à Deux

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Based on the plot of the first movie

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Joker was shot in 12 weeks and post-production was a relatively speedy process

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We are likely looking at a release date

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