Batman's most famous rival will be headlining a movie in the DCEU in the near-future. Warner Brothers and DC have announced that an as-yet unnamed actor will attempt to fill the murderous clown's shoes in an origin story set in the early 1980s. The Hangover-director Todd Phillips will co-write and possibly direct. Legendary director Martin Scorcese may be involved in some non-directorial capacity as well.
The clown's origin has previously been depicted in 1989's Batman and referenced in 2008's The Dark Knight.
Updated 8/24/17
Apparently, Warner Bros. and DC were listening when moviegoers complained about the Joker's lack of screen-time in last year's Suicide Squad. A day after announcing plans to produce a Joker origin movie, the two studios divulged that the prankster will also be featured in an upcoming Joker and Harley Quinn film. Jared Leto and Margot Robbie will reprise their Suicide Squad roles in what I'm guessing will be a Bonnie and Clyde-style super-villain movie. If all of that weren't enough, Suicide Squad 2 has been green-lit as well. There's no word yet on who'll be handling the directing and writing duties.
Well of course this was bound to happen...as long as they keep Jared Leto in the role though I think it will be good. I don't know why he has not received more critical raves for Helios portrayal in Suicide Squad because I thought he was excellent...
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