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Are you “Joker: Folie Deux?”
Todd Phillips, who directed and co-wrote 2019’s “Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix, appears to be working on a sequel.
Philips Posted a picture on his verified Instagram account It seemed to be a script titled “Joker: Folly Deux” written by him and Scott Silver, who also co-wrote the 2019 film.
The next picture shows Phoenix reading the script.
“Joker” served as the origin story for the popular villain in the Batman universe.
The film was both a critical and commercial success.
Phoenix won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the title character, and Hildur Gunadotir won an Oscar for Best Original Score for the film.
Phillips also earned Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, which he later shared with Silver.
No other information about the new film has been made public.
CNN has contacted Warner Bros., which is owned by CNN’s parent company, for comment.