Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Trailer, Release date & Cast

"Joker: Folie à Deux" is an upcoming American musical thriller film set for release on October 4, 2024. Directed by Todd Phillips, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver, the movie serves as a sequel to the 2019 film "Joker." It features Joaquin Phoenix returning to his acclaimed role as the Joker, with Lady Gaga joining the cast as Harley Quinn. Zazie Beetz also returns, reprising her role from the original film. The production involves several notable companies, including Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, Village Roadshow Pictures, Bron Creative, and Joint Effort. Filming took place across various locations, including Los Angeles, New York, and Cedar Grove, New Jersey, from December 2022 to April 2023. The film is eagerly awaited and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Joker: Folie à DeuxDirected byTodd PhillipsWritten byScott SilverTodd PhillipsBased onCharacters from DCProduced byTodd PhillipsBradley CooperStarringJoaquin PhoenixLady GagaZazie BeetzCinematographyLawrence SherEdited byJeff GrothMusic byHildur GuðnadóttirProduction companiesDC StudiosVillage Roadshow PicturesJoint EffortDistributed byWarner Bros. PicturesRelease dateOctober 4, 2024CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$150 million

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Cast

In the film "Joker: Folie à Deux," Joaquin Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck, also known as Joker, a character struggling with mental illness and poverty. Once a party clown and aspiring stand-up comedian, Arthur is deeply affected by a history of abuse and neglect, which drives him to adopt a nihilistic, criminal persona inspired by a clown. Lady Gaga stars as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, also known as Harley Quinn, a psychiatrist initially tasked with treating Arthur. Her professional interest in him gradually morphs into an obsession, leading to a dangerous and romantic relationship between the two. Zazie Beetz reprises her role as Sophie Dumond, a single mother who was previously Arthur's neighbor. The film also includes Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, and Harry Lawtey, who have been cast in yet-to-be-revealed roles.

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Production

The development of "Joker: Folie à Deux" followed an interesting trajectory, especially considering that the 2019 "Joker" film was initially envisioned as a standalone project. Warner Bros. had aspirations to establish DC Black, a series of films drawing inspiration from the DC Comics universe but separate from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). These films were intended to explore darker, more experimental themes, akin to those in DC Black Label comics. Despite initial hesitations about a sequel, Todd Phillips, the director of "Joker," expressed interest in August 2019 in potentially making a sequel, contingent on the film's success and Joaquin Phoenix's willingness to return to his role. However, Phillips later emphasized that "Joker" was pitched and planned as a singular movie. This sentiment was echoed by Phoenix, who in an interview with journalist Peter Travers, revealed his continued fascination with the Joker character and the open-ended possibilities for the character's development, although he had not initially sought to revisit the role. In November 2019, conflicting reports emerged about the sequel's development. The Hollywood Reporter announced that a sequel was in progress with Phillips, Scott Silver, and Phoenix expected to return. However, Deadline Hollywood contradicted this, stating that negotiations hadn't started. Phillips clarified that while discussions with Warner Bros. about a sequel had occurred, nothing was in active development. He also confirmed that "The Batman" (2022) would not share continuity with "Joker." Phillips also expressed interest in exploring a Batman character emerging from the Gotham created in "Joker," proposing a different perspective on the iconic superhero. Finally, in June 2022, Phillips confirmed that a sequel was indeed in development, co-scripted by him and Silver, and announced the title "Joker: Folie à Deux." In the casting process for "Joker: Folie à Deux," significant developments unfolded. Lady Gaga entered discussions to portray Harley Quinn, with the additional twist that the film would incorporate musical elements. Gaga confirmed her role in the summer following the initial announcement. In August, negotiations were reported for Zazie Beetz to reprise her role as Sophie Dumond, which was confirmed the next month. Alongside Beetz, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Jacob Lofland were also confirmed as new additions to the cast. Gleeson joined the project, drawn by his admiration for Phoenix's performance in the first film and Gaga, though he admitted to feeling somewhat intimidated by his role. In October, Harry Lawtey was reported to have a significant role in the film. By February 2023, DC Studios CEO James Gunn confirmed that "Folie à Deux" would be classified as a DC Elseworlds project, meaning it would exist outside the main cinematic DC Universe (DCU). In May 2023, it was announced that the character Harvey Dent would also appear in the film. Regarding filming, principal photography began on December 10, 2022, with Lawrence Sher serving as the cinematographer. Sher drew visual inspiration from Francis Ford Coppola's "One From the Heart" (1982). Filming took place in Los Angeles and New York, with one memorable scene involving Lady Gaga and a crowd of extras outside the New York County Courthouse, which led to some confusion among onlookers. The abandoned Essex County Isolation Hospital in New Jersey served as a filming location for Arkham Asylum. Additionally, filming occurred at the "Joker Stairs" in the Bronx, a location prominently featured in the first film. Filming wrapped up on April 5, 2023, and the film was partially shot using IMAX-certified digital cameras. In terms of music, Hildur Guðnadóttir, who composed the score for the first film, returned to compose the musical score for "Joker: Folie à Deux."

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Release date

Five years after the release of "Joker," its sequel "Joker: Folie à Deux" is set to premiere during the 2024 awards season. The film's release date is slated for October 4, 2024, a strategic decision by Warner Bros. likely influenced by the original film's success during awards season. This timing is also seen as an indicator of the studio's confidence in the sequel's potential to garner accolades at the 2024/2025 awards ceremonies. Despite the release date being some time away, the movie's production has progressed rapidly. The script, completed by writer/director Todd Phillips in 2022, paved the way for an expedited development and production process. Notably, "Joker: Folie à Deux" boasts a significantly larger budget than its predecessor, estimated at around $150 million. Principal photography for the film, primarily conducted in Los Angeles, has already commenced. The extended period between the completion of production and the film's release suggests that the post-production phase may involve extensive digital effects work, contributing to the anticipation and expectations surrounding the sequel.

Joker 2 Plot Details

The exact timeline of "Joker: Folie à Deux" in relation to the ending of "Joker" remains ambiguous. It's uncertain whether the sequel picks up immediately after Arthur's murder of an Arkham Asylum employee or years later. However, it is confirmed that a significant portion of "Folie à Deux" is set in Arkham Asylum. The first movie concluded with Arthur being pursued by orderlies after committing a murder, and details from the sequel suggest that he did not escape Arkham. An early glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix in character shows Arthur being shaved inside Arkham without any apparent signs of aging, hinting at a minimal time jump between the two films. A major talking point about "Joker: Folie à Deux" is its shift in genre to a musical, a stark contrast to the original film's tone. Lady Gaga's casting as Harley Quinn aligns well with this direction, given her dual talents as both a celebrated actor and a renowned musical performer. Her role is considered pivotal in successfully integrating the musical aspect into the film, a bold and unconventional choice for the franchise. The musical elements are speculated to occur within Arthur's imagination, similar to his delusional relationship with Sophie in the first film. This theory is supported by the subtitle "Folie à Deux," which translates to "madness for two" and refers to a shared delusional disorder. The musical approach, while divisive, could offer a refreshing change from the grim tone of the original movie, and seems fitting given the Joker character's traditionally theatrical nature. Additionally, the setting in Arkham Asylum presents numerous creative possibilities, potentially introducing other characters from Batman's array of adversaries, further expanding the narrative scope of the film.

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Trailer

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