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Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker sequel now has a title, and it hints at the Batman: Three Jokers comic book.
On June 10, 2021, we scooped that Batman: Three Jokers could influence Joker 2. For the record, director Todd Phillips called the movie Joker: Folie a Deux. In addition, he posted the script’s cover on his Instagram account.
But why Joker: Folie a Deux?
Folie à deux is defined as:
An identical or similar mental disorder affecting two or more individuals, usually the members of a close family.
In other words, the movie focuses on multiple Jokers. Or, specifically, Three Jokers.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Hints At Batman Comic Book
Image: DC Comics
Geoff Johns wrote Batman: Three Jokers. In our original report, Edwin Francisco summarized Batman: Three Jokers with the following:
Batman realizes there are three simultaneous Jokers wreaking havoc in Gotham City. He was helped by Batgirl (rehabilitated Barbara Gordon) and the Red Hood (the resurrected Jason Todd).
The three were called The Criminal, The Clown and The Comedian.
Granted, Joker: Folie a Deux will not adapt the Johns story. Phillips’ Joker is in a grounded universe minus Batman and his fellow heroes. Nevertheless, Joker: Folie a Deux could grab elements from it.
DC Comics released Batman: Three Jokers in 2020.
Phillips remains silent about the movie’s plot. Will he adapt pieces of Batman: Three Jokers? Perhaps.
Phillips also posted a photo of Phoenix reading the screenplay. Phoenix will reprise the title role. He won an Oscar for Best Actor for Joker.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Hints At Batman Comic Book
Image: Warner Bros.
On June 4, I leaked that Warner Bros. Discovery wants Phillips to assist with a DC Black Label movie imprint. The name is subject to change; however, the format likely will not. It’s a series of R-rated standalone DC flicks ala Joker.
Given that, Joker: Folie a Deux could be the first under that umbrella.
New CEO David Zaslav wants Zack Snyder for the DC Black Label.
Insiders expect a massive financial haul for Phoenix with Joker: Folie a Deux. Undoubtedly, he’ll get one.
Deadline reports that Phoenix hasn’t signed yet, but it’s close. They revealed:
It has come down to making a rich deal for him to star in the genre-jumping sequel.