Many people are not surprised that a sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, is in the works given the commercial and critical success of Joker in 2019. Lady Gaga has announced through Twitter that she will be in the film, after the announcement of the film’s release date. Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) and Gaga’s figures are seen dancing against a dark red background in the footage teased in the post. Joker’s famous laugh can be heard in the background as the trailer announces the film’s title and official release date: October 4, 2024.
As for Gaga’s post, it seems to validate rumours that she is in discussions to feature in the highly awaited sequel with Phoenix, with the suspicion that she may play Harley Quinn. The joyful musical tone of the trailer suggests that Joker: Folie A Deux will be a musical, marking a departure from the grim tone of the previous picture. Gaga has a background in singing and has starred in musical films including. The tweet didn’t give any new information about the film, but it looks like the impending sequel will offer a fresh perspective on the classic Batman adversary. The film’s production is ramping up, so stay tuned for further news.
After a recent shakeup at Warner Bros. brought on by the Discovery merger, which led to the cancellation of numerous future projects, including Batgirl, the revelation of Gaga’s presence in the picture came as a surprise. Production on Joker, however, seems to be running smoothly, as seen by Gaga’s latest confirmation. The first Joker picture, directed by Todd Phillips, was released in 2019 to rave reviews and became an instant box office triumph, becoming the first R-rated film to make over $1 billion worldwide.
The film received eleven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won two, for Best Original Score & Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Phoenix, thanks to its overwhelmingly strong critical reaction. With a sequel picture in the works, audiences will soon get a new opportunity to re-experience the clown prince of crime. On October 4, 2024, cinemas will play Joker: Folie à Deux.