Here's Why We Don't Need a Joker Origin Movie

Warner Bros. and DC are currently prepping a Joker origin story film, Deadline reports. While the project is in its early stages, they've already grabbed some big names to back it.  But the questions remains: is this movie really necessary?

Todd Phillips (The Hangover, War Dogs) will reportedly direct and co-write the script alongside Scott Silver (8 Mile). Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is set to co-produce with Phillips. Recently, DC has been messy when it comes to crafting solid films under the extended universe—and this one is no different. The Joker origin story will not be part of the DCEU and will instead be under a new and yet to be named banner. This means it won't be included in the Justice League and Suicide Squad worlds, in which movies (like the Suicide Squad sequel) are currently being developed.