Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to star in the Joker origin movie that The Hangover trilogy and War Dogs filmmaker Todd Phillips is directing, in addition to cowriting.
That means that the role of the Joker in Phillips’ movie won’t require Phoenix to make a multi-movie commitment, in order to sign on for the project.
Leonardo DiCaprio was previously rumored as being the top pick to play the Joker in Phillips’ movie, but a deal failed to materialize with the Oscar-winner.
However, it seems that third time might be the charm for the Oscar-nominee, when it comes to comic book and/or superhero movie projects.