Warner Bros. is reportedly quite serious about getting Joaquin Phoenix back, not only for Joker 2, but for another sequel as well, which would complete a trilogy.
According to a new report, Joaquin Phoenix is being offered $50 million to return for Joker 2 and 3.
But Joaquin Phoenix would need to sign on the dotted line and make a huge commitment, which is something the actor was previously hesitant to do.
Indeed, both Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips had initially thought of this as a standalone, one-off project.