Zazie Beetz is set to star in 'Joker'.



The 'Deadpool 2' actress is in talks to appear in DC Comics' upcoming dark tale and though the story is being kept under wraps, it's believed she'll play a single mother who catches the eye of the mastercriminal.

The studio - which reportedly has a budget of $55 million to make the film - has described this iteration of the story as an "exploration of a man disregarded by society that is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale".



'Joker' is scheduled for release in October 2019.