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Synopsis
At Arkahm Asylum Joker meets his perfect match
Arthur Fleck has spawned a movement. Whether he intended it or not, Fleck has been turned and tipped over the edge into full-blown psychopathy. Fleck, now known as Joker is at Arkham Asylum, where he meets a fellow inmate who is curious and cunning. Joined in their madness, Joker and his newfound partner, Harley Quinn find music and magic in their madness.
What to know
What is Joker: Folie à Deux about?
Joker: Folie à Deux is an upcoming dark comedy musical drama film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The movie is a sequel to Joker (2019), which was a roaring success both commercially and critically. The movie was nominated for eleven Academy Awards, winning both Best Original Score and Best Actor. Joker: Folie à Deux retains director Todd Phillips and also features Scott Silver as co-screenwriter. Retaining his role as the cinematographer and long-time collaborator with Todd Philips is Lawrence Sher.
Who is starring in Joker: Folie à Deux?
Joker: Folie à Deux includes an all-star cast led by highly acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix won an Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck in the original Joker movie and received almost universal critical appreciation for his performance. Joining him as Harley Quinn is superstar singer and actress Lady Gaga. Zazie Beetz rejoins the cast as Fleck’s caring neighbor Sophie Dumond. New cast members include Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Harry Lawtey, and Jacob Lofland.
Is Joker: Folie à Deux officially a musical?
The sequel movie was confirmed to be a musical by filmmaker Todd Phillips. The casting of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn bolstered the films musical stardom. The movie contains fifteen covers of popular songs, making it a jukebox musical. With dancing and performance at the heart of the original Joker movie, director Todd Phillips felt that making the sequel into a musical was not such a great leap.
Is Batman a character in Joker: Folie à Deux?
The movie is set in the world of Gotham and features references to the Wayne family. Bruce Wayne is therefore definitely a character in the world of the movie as us Batman. But Joker: Folie à Deux is a love story about the Joker and Harley Quinn and therefore Batman is unlikely to play a large role.
Is Joker 2 still going to be violent?
The movie has been given an R-rating for strong violence, language, sexuality and brief nudity.
Why didn't Margot Robbie play Harley Quinn?
Margot Robbie portrayed Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, The Suicide Squad, and Birds of Prey. She was not considered for the role of Harley Quinn for Joker: Folie à Deux because the movie is set in a different universe and Robbie has confirmed that she will not play the character again.
Production News
- November 19, 2021
- Todd Philips confirms that he would be interested in a sequel but that no talks had taken place with Warner Bros. (Source: GamesRadar)
- June 7, 2022
- Todd Phillips confirmed that the script was complete and that the movie would be titled Joker: Folie a Deux. He included a photo of lead actor Joaquin Phoenix reading the script, confirming his involvement. (Source: Variety)
- August 4, 2022
- Lady Gaga is confirmed to be joining the cast. (Source: Twitter)
- September 13, 2022
- A new casting announcement confirms roles for Jacob Lofland, Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener. Zazie Beetz is also confirmed to be reprising her role from the first film. (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
- December 10, 2022
- Production began with director Todd Philips releasing an image of lead actor Joaquin Phoenix. (Source: The Wrap)
- January 27, 2023
- Lady Gaga confirms that she is filming her scenes for the sequel. (Source: ScreenRant)
- February 14, 2023
- Director Todd Phillips shared a first-look image of Lady GaGa as Harley Quinn.(Source: Deadline)
- March 25, 2023
- Set photos reveal Lady Gaga in her costume as Harley Quinn.(Source: Variety)
- December 27, 2023
- Two new set photos are released that show both Joaquin Phoenix and Lady GaGa in full costume behind-the-scenes. (Source: Deadline)
- March 24, 2024
- It is reported that the movie will be a jukebox musical and contain multiple covers of well-known songs. (Source: Variety)
- April 3, 2024
- The movie is given an R-rating for strong violence and full nudity. (Source: Variety)
- April 11, 2024
- The first trailer for the movie is released teasing a musical romantic thriller with Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix falling wildly in love. (Source: Deadline)
Genres
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime
2h 0min
Age rating
R
Production country
United States
Director
Todd Phillips
Cast
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