<p>Despite his repeated denials, it seems Joaquin Phoenix is coming back as The Joker in another film.</p>.<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, Todd Phillips, who directed the actor is billion dollar blockbuster "Joker", has started working on a sequel that will further explore the story of the iconic DC villain.</p>.<p>Sources said the sequel to "Joker" is "on the way" with Phillips returning as director. He will write the screenplay to the second part along with co-writer Scott Silver.</p>.<p>The outlet reports that Phillips, buoyed by the opening weekend score of the film, approached Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich to pitch for a sequel.</p>.<p>He is said to have proposed to develop a host of origins of other prominent DC characters.</p>.<p>Both Phillips and Warner Bros have declined to comment at the moment.</p>.<p>"Joker", which recently entered USD 1 billion club to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, is generating strong Oscar buzz for Phoenix.</p>
<p>Despite his repeated denials, it seems Joaquin Phoenix is coming back as The Joker in another film.</p>.<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, Todd Phillips, who directed the actor is billion dollar blockbuster "Joker", has started working on a sequel that will further explore the story of the iconic DC villain.</p>.<p>Sources said the sequel to "Joker" is "on the way" with Phillips returning as director. He will write the screenplay to the second part along with co-writer Scott Silver.</p>.<p>The outlet reports that Phillips, buoyed by the opening weekend score of the film, approached Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich to pitch for a sequel.</p>.<p>He is said to have proposed to develop a host of origins of other prominent DC characters.</p>.<p>Both Phillips and Warner Bros have declined to comment at the moment.</p>.<p>"Joker", which recently entered USD 1 billion club to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, is generating strong Oscar buzz for Phoenix.</p>