Jared Leto’s Joker may be getting his own stand-alone film as Batman’s arch-nemesis. The actor, who played the Clown Prince of Crime in Suicide Squad, would also executive produce the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

The solo film, under Warner Bros, will be set in the Suicide Squad universe. The studio is developing a Joker origins movie, which would be directed by Todd Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix’s name is doing the rounds to star in the film. 

The Joker has memorably been part of two Batman films with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger portraying the role. Leto will reprise his role in the Suicide Squad sequel and the Harley Quinn spin-off.