True news: the ever-busy Zazie Beetz is circling a return trip back to the dark, disturbing, and distractingly Martin Scorsese-inspired world of “Joker.” In one of the original film’s most uncomfortable sequences, laying bare the title character’s creepy, incel-like mindset, we find out that all of Arthur’s seemingly romantic interactions with Sophie had been nothing more than fantasies all along. If you remember, Arthur’s subsequent rampage and (largely incidental?) role in provoking a class war on the streets of Gotham left Sophie’s fate largely in the air. Should Beetz return, it’s possible it could be entirely as more made-up delusions in Arthur’s mind, as her actual character in the flesh (who would be confirmed to be alive, but also undoubtedly more creeped out by her unwell neighbor than ever before), or both.
In any case, this would mark only the latest high-profile role for the in-demand actor. Set to star in the upcoming final season of FX’s “Atlanta,” committed to an ongoing voice role in “Invincible,” and currently able to be seen on the big screen in “Bullet Train,” Beetz will also appear in an episode of “Black Mirror” before filming is set to begin for the “Joker” sequel this December.
Barring any other unforeseen theatrical shake-ups on Warner Bros.’ part, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to arrive on October 4, 2024.
