Yesterday, it was probably not just many loved ones who enjoyed a bit of togetherness during a movie night in the cinema or on the couch. Filmmakers also took the opportunity to spread some love in the form of new announcements: for example, Marvel finally revealed the cast of the new ‘Fantastic Four’, while DC provides new insights into perhaps the craziest yet most anticipated romance. of the cinema year: “Joker 2: Folie À Deux”.
In the sequel to the mega box office hit ‘Joker’, which became a billion-dollar hit despite an R-rating or FSK 16 rating, things will be different. In addition to leading actor Joaquin Phoenix (“Gladiator,” “Napoleon”), who returns as Arthur Fleck, we can expect Lady Gaga to play his love interest Harley Quinn. It’s one of comics’ strangest and most legendary love affairs that will play a major role in “Joker 2” – and now director Todd Phillips is getting us in the mood for its reincarnation with some new footage:
“I hope your day is full of love,” the “Hangover” creator wrote in his Instagram post, thanking many fans for waiting until “Joker 2: Folie À Deux” will hit theaters on October 3, 2024 should shorten. Or at least until the first trailer, which is also a long time coming – and is expected in mid-April.
“Joker 2: Folie À Deux”: comedy adventure meets musical – far from the DCU
While specific details about the plot are still being kept under wraps, we currently assume that Arthur Fleck, who ends up in the so-called Arkham Asylum, Gotham City’s mental institution, will play psychiatrist Harleen at the end of “Joker.” by Margot Robbie’s successor Lady Gaga Meets Quinzel – who, through her patient’s influence, eventually becomes his companion Harley Quinn.
In addition, we can expect Berlin-born Zazie Beetz to return in her role of Sophie Dumond, as well as Catherine Keener (“Being John Malkovich”) and Brendan Gleeson (“The Banshees Of Inisherin”), who are new to the cast – in a film that will differ from its predecessor and most comic adaptations in one specific respect. Because ‘Joker 2’ will also have musical elements – which makes Lady Gaga’s casting seem downright perfect. Over and beyond By the way, the sequel will not be part of James Gunn’s new DC Universe (DCU), who will soon form a new hero cosmos with “Superman: Legacy” and Co. – and recently got a prominent cast addition: