Deadpool 2's Zazie Beetz in Talks for Joker Origin Movie

Domino meets Joker.

Warner Bros.' Joker origin film could cast Deadpool 2 star Zazie Beetz.

Per THR, Beetz, who portrays Domino in the Deadpool sequel, is in talks for the supervillain crime drama. Beetz would portray a single mother who catches the interest of the future clown prince of crime. However, not much else about the potential role is currently known.

Joaquin Phoenix has signed to star as the Joker, with the film hitting theaters on October 4, 2019. Todd Phillips will direct from a script he co-wrote with Scott Silver.

The movie will reportedly be set in the 80s and have a low budget of just $55 million. Phoenix recently opened up about playing the DC villain and why the role "scares" him.


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