Todd Phillips in No Hurry to Make 'Joker' Sequel The film's success has led to speculation that Joaquin Phoenix will reprise his role as the villain. Phillips has given mixed messages about the idea. The director now says that he and Warner Bros. are in no rush to work on a follow-up, as they need time to come up with a plot. Tod Phillips, on the 'IGN UK podcast' Tod Phillips, on the 'IGN UK podcast' Phillips says he would be prepared to make the film if he and Warner. Bros "can figure it out."
