V: Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play the Joker in [JOKER] Feb 08, 10:36
Per The Wrap: Insiders caution final negotiations are not yet in place {nm} Feb 08, 10:53
From V "Leonardo DiCaprio was the first person approached to star in Phillips’ standalone film, though that didn’t pan out." Feb 08, 11:04
V already said the same thing. "While studio negotiations are not yet underway, ... , Phoenix has agreed to the role. : {nm} Feb 08, 11:03