The sequel of “Joker” will be featuring Lady Gaga together with Joaquin Phoenix.
The news dates back to February 14th, when Lady Gaga and the director of “Joker”, Todd Phillips, shared a photo with Joaquin Phoenix.
The title of the sequel will be “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The movie will be released 5 years after the original on October 4th, 2024
The saga’s first chapter has been a worldwide success.
The movie has earned around 1 billion dollars and has consecrated Joaquin Phoenix’s genius who won the Oscar for best actor.
“Joker” tells the story of Arthur Flex (impersonated by Joaquin Phoenix) who becomes a criminal in Gotham City after his failure as a comedian.
In the sequel, according to some rumors, Lady Gaga should be at the center of the narrative. She will play the part of the shrink Dr. Harley Quinn working at Arkham Asylum. She will become the partner in crime of Arthur Flex, because they will fall in love.
Did you know? The term “Folie à Deux” defines a mental disorder characterized by the transmission of psychotic symptoms between subjects. In this case, therefore, from Joker to Harley Quinn.
Several movies have already featured Harley Quinn. Margot Robbie played the character in the films “Birds of Prey” and “The Suicide Squad”. On HBO Max, the character is the subject of a new series, titled “Harley Quinn”.
Lady Gaga & Joaquin Phoenix Together in The Sequel of Joker
The production company DC Studios has announced that “Joker: Folie à Deux” will be narratively independent from the rest of its film universe. Our expectations for this sequel are high since the first chapter has already become a cult film. Who knows what this strange character will do together with the iconic pop star?