The second part of "Joker" will be the last: Todd Phillips says goodbye to the Gotham universe

Director Todd Phillips, known for his work on the movie "Joker" and its upcoming sequel "Joker: Madness for Two", made a sensational statement - the second part of the cult film will be the last.

Director's statement: Artistic completeness

In an interview, Todd Phillips shared his decision to end the story after two films. "It was fun working in this 'sandbox' for two films, but I think we've said everything we wanted to in this universe, " the director noted.

Return to comedy: New Horizons

After completing work on "Joker 2", Phillips plans to return to the comedy genre, with which he began his career. "In the trailer for 'Joker 2' there is a phrase that the world needs love right now. But I would go further: it wouldn't hurt us to have a hearty laugh, too, " he admitted.

Star cast: Living legends on screen

In the new part, viewers will again see Joaquin Phoenix, who perfectly embodied the image of the Joker. He will be joined by Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson. The creative team promises that "Joker: Madness for two" will become a real cinematic masterpiece.

Premiere: Expectations are getting tense

The filming of the second part of the film ended in April, and the premiere is scheduled for October 4, 2024. A new trailer has already appeared online, which has raised expectations among fans.

The Future: What's in store for Todd Phillips and his team

Phillips admitted that working with Joaquin Phoenix in a comedy would be an interesting challenge for him. He believes in the actor's talent to be relaxed and funny. This opens a new page in the career of Phillips and his team.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova