The 2024 Valentine’s Day got spiced up as new stills of Harley Quinn and Joker dropped by the director of the film ‘Joker: Folie à Deux‘. Directed by Todd Philips, it is a highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 movie ‘Joker‘. The Oscar award winner Joaquin Phoenix will reprise his role as the Clown Prince of Crime and Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn.
Also joining the cast of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ are Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, Brendan Gleeson, Harry Lawtey, and Zazie Beetz who might reprise her role from the 2019 film.
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Joaquin Phoenix And Lady Gaga’s ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ First Look
‘Joker 2’ director dropped new images of his upcoming sequel on Instagram with the caption, “Hoping your day is full of love“. The first photo features Joaquin Phoenix in his burgundy suit and Joker clown makeup standing next to Lady Gaga in a floral blouse. In the second photo, the twisted couple are seen rubbing noses and making eyes at each other in a black and white close-up shot.
The director also revealed that fans should expect the first trailer for the movie in mid-April. According to ComicBook.com, the ‘Joker‘ sequel won’t take place in the same world as the mainstream DCU, instead it will happen in Elseworlds, along with Matt Reeves ‘The Batman’ films and J.J. Abrams’ ‘Superman’ film.
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Will ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Be A Musical Project?
While the plot of the film is still kept under wraps, recent reports revealed that the sequel will consist of musical numbers. However, Lawrence Sher, the movie’s cinematographer cleared the air about ‘Joker 2’ being a musical project.
He said, “It isn’t a musical per se, it just has music in it. The music is part of the film and the characters but I don’t know if it’s a musical. But yes, there is music.”
Why Did Margot Robbie Turned Down Playing Harley Quinn?
Becoming a global icon, after the success of ‘Barbie’, Margot Robbie brought Harley Quinn to life in live-action projects like ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Birds of Prey’. However, the actress wanted other female actors to take over the role and was completely supportive of Lady Gaga for taking over the role.
During an interview with Variety, Margot Robbie opened up about passing down the role. The actress said, “I always wanted Harley to be a character that would get passed on to other actresses to play, the way there are so many iconic male characters,” Robbie said. “That was always the dream for her. Harley’s so fun and can go in so many different directions. You put her in someone else’s hands, and it’s like, ‘What are they going to do with her?’ The options are endless.”
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ starring Joaquin Phoenix and Kady Gaga will hit the theaters on October 4, 2024.
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