Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn:
Lady Gaga’s inclusion promises a fresh interpretation of Harley Quinn, distinct from Margot Robbie’s portrayal. With this strategic casting choice, the film seeks to inject a musical element into the Joker’s world, enhancing the character dynamics.
In the trailer, Arthur Fleck/Joker underscores the importance of music in their story, underscored by Burt Bacharach’s and Hal David’s timeless track “What the World Needs Now.” Music, Fleck suggests, serves as a healing force for their fractured selves.
While the extent of the musical elements in “Joker: Folie à Deux” remains to be seen, reports indicate that the film will feature 15 cover tunes, with potential for original songs. Given Lady Gaga’s musical talents, her involvement raises the possibility of an original song, reminiscent of her Oscar-winning “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born.”
Joker 2 Release Date:
Joker: Folie à Deux is coming out on October 4, 2024, according to Deadline.
If “Joker 2” slipped your mind, you’re not alone. The buzz around the film had been relatively quiet until writer/director Todd Phillips’ involvement in “co-writing the next Joker installment” was mentioned in a buried segment of The Hollywood Reporter’s article on Hollywood’s top lawyers. It wasn’t until later that the news cycle ignited again with confirmation that Harley Quinn, a beloved character, would indeed make an appearance in the sequel, portrayed by none other than Lady Gaga.
The original “Joker” movie followed a similar trajectory, taking approximately two years to come to fruition. Script-writing began in 2017, leading to the film’s premiere at the 76th Venice International Film Festival in 2019.