The release of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film The Visit is only a couple of weeks away and at the moment no one really seems to be talking about it. While that might be a favourable situation that allows the movie to take everyone by surprise, it could also mean that it is simply destined to flop. Certainly, Shyamalan’s reputation is still in pretty bad shape after a handful of major disappointments and there is a lot at stake for him here (especially considering that he financed it himself). At any rate, he seems to have enough confidence in The Visit that he is already preparing for a follow-up, which will reportedly find him reteaming with a familiar face. Hit the jump to find out what we know about M. Night Shyamalan’s next movie.

According to Deadline, Joaquin Phoenix is in negotiations to star in M. Night Shyamalan’s next feature film. The duo worked together on both Signs and The Village, the former of which was Shyamalan’s most successful movie aside from The Sixth Sense. The currently untitled project is expected to shoot this November in the director’s hometown of Philadelphia.

What we don’t know is what the movie will be about. It seems to be a safe assumption that it is a horror film since Jason Blum will once again be producing it. It is also said to be another lower budget film. Aside from that, we don’t have much to go on, but the addition of Joaquin Phoenix certainly can’t hurt. No word on what this means for the other project he’s been developing for a while now, Labor of Love starring Bruce Willis. Are you excited about the prospect of a Joaquin Phoenix / M. Night Shyamalan reunion?