Todd Phillips - FilmBuffOnline

The film gets under production later this year.

The film will sport a lower budget than the average comic book film and will concentrate more on character than spectacle.

Do you want an “old person” THE JOKER film? Too bad, because that is what we are going to get.

Now that Walter Hamada has consolidated power over DC Films, we can expect lighter fare and less long-term scheduing for the film.

There will come one day when Warner’s schedule of DCEU movies will feature nothing but JOKER films. And it might be closer than you’d think.

Todd Phillips wants the WALK THE LINE actor for the lead in THE JOKER, and apparently the feeling is mutual.

After the success of WONDER WOMAN, the DC Expanded Universe appeared to be in great shape. So, obviously, they will be making changes.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warners wants to hire Martin Scorsese as producer on THE JOKER because they want Leo to play the lead.

Warners is looking to leverage its comic book characters into more films and have enlisted Martin Scorsese to help. Yes, Martin Scorsese.

But can we believe the same thing can happen to the same guys three times?