Fresh off her Emmy nomination for the hit comedy series Atlanta, The Hollywood Reporter brings word that actress Zazie Beetz is in talks to join Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming Joker.
Phillips will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with writer Scott Silver (The Fighter).
The film will be produced by Emma Tillinger Koskoff and executive produced by Richard Baratta and begins production later this year.
Fans will also recognize Beetz for her portrayal of Domino in this year’s Deadpool 2, she’s expected to reprise that role in the X-Force movie as well.