Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie a Deux is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Directed by Todd Phillips, the film features Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker in the sequel to 2019’s Joker. Now, in an interview Access to HollywoodHe revealed that his version of the comic book character is different from anyone else’s. (Also read: Joker: Folie a do trailer – Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn joins Joaquin Phoenix’s frenzy. Watch)
What did Gaga say?
“You know, my version of Harley is mine and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” Lady Gaga said during the conversation.
He added, “I have never done anything like what I have done in this film before, so it’s all going to be completely new and really fun.”
Warner Bros. released the first teaser trailer for the sequel last month. In the trailer, Gaga’s Harley tells Arthur that she’s very impressed with him because he’s accomplished more in life than her. She then forces him to escape from prison and the two go on a crazy, musical ride.
About the film
The film’s cast also includes Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland and Harry Lotte. The story of the film is written by Todd Phillips and Scott Silver.
The original 2019 film, Joker, was supposed to be a standalone film, but the R-rated film was critically and commercially successful, and it grossed over a billion dollars globally. The first film was based on the origin story of the Joker, best known as Batman’s foe. It starred Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, and Frances Conroy. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning two. Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar for Best Actor while Hildur Guðnadóttir won for Best Original Score.
Warner Bros is all set to release Joker: Foley A Two in theatres on October 9, 2024.
