It seems to be as if director Todd Phillips has formally completed Joker: Folie a Deux, with the MPAA formally granting it an R-rating for “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity.” On the latter, it seems to be like Joker is about to indicate us the complete monty, doesn’t it? At any fee, the R-rating isn’t a shock, as that’s what the primary movie bought, and I think about a PG-13 sequel would have landed with a thud, as followers count on this to be as hardcore and uncompromising as the unique. 

Here’s the poster:

But, what else will we learn about Joker: Folie a Deux? Plenty!

Lady Gaga teases an “authentic” portrayal

Many are questioning how Lady Gaga’s portrayal of Harley Quinn will match as much as Margot Robbie within the Suicide Squad films and Birds of Prey. In a latest interview with Access Hollywood, the singer/actress remained coy however acknowledged, “You know my version of Harley is mine, and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” including, “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”

The Plot

Joker 2 received’t be out till the autumn. So, with the movie nonetheless to date out, and with the manufacturing staff wanting to maintain the film beneath wraps, audiences have been given surprisingly little about what they will count on from the sequel when it comes to the plot. The small items of data that followers learn about are that Harley Quinn will probably be taking part in a important function within the movie and that at the very least a part of it can happen in Arkham Asylum.

Another vital piece of details about the film (that may greater than probably have an effect on the plot indirectly) is that the film can have musical parts. The selection was reportedly made because of the dancing-related themes included within the first film (Joker’s dance to Gary Glitter’s “Rock n’ Roll” was acclaimed), mixed with the casting selection of Lady Gaga because the notorious Harley Quinn. Gaga’s musical background undoubtedly performed a half in selecting to have the movie be extra musically pushed and her expertise with appearing/creating music made the selection a no-brainer.

The final piece of data relating to the plot is that followers must do not forget that this explicit film, in addition to its predecessor, usually are not a part of James Gunn’s upcoming DCU and can due to this fact be beneath the class of DC Elseworlds – stand-alone tasks set within the DC Universe. This isn’t new info as the unique Joker was by no means a part of the bigger universe that DC tried and didn’t make, however however, it ought to nonetheless be famous.

Joker: Folie a Deux – The Cast

Joaquin Phoenix gained an Oscar and common approval for his rendition of the Joker so it’s no shock to anybody that he’ll be returning to play Arthur Fleck/The Joker for the sequel. A notable piece of data to have in mind is that due to Phoenix’s Oscar-winning efficiency, his payday for the sequel will probably be $20 million, against the $4 million that he acquired for the unique film.

However, as mentioned earlier, the most important addition to the sequel when it comes to star-power will probably be Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Despite Margot Robbie taking part in the character for the previous decade in three separate DC tasks, Robbie has praised the casting selection of Gaga as Quinn and believes that she’ll do an incredible job with the character, saying:

“I think she’s going to do an amazing job. I’m so excited. All I could have ever hoped for Harley is that she would become one of those characters that, kind of like Batman, or Hamlet, gets handed from actor to actor—everyone gets a go at playing them. So, I feel like it’s just a credit to her as a character that people want to see her in multiple interactions. I’m excited.”

After Lady Gaga, different notable actors/actresses who’ve been added to the solid are Jacob Lofland, Catherine Keener, and Brendan Gleeson. Lofland is reportedly taking part in an inmate from Arkham Asylum, and there hasn’t but been any phrase on who Keener and Gleeson will probably be taking part in. Another new identify for the film is Harry Lawtey (star if HBO’s Industry) who has additionally been solid in an undisclosed function, nevertheless, it’s been reported that his function will probably be a “big” one for the sequence.

Another identify that audiences will probably be acquainted with is Zazie Beetz who performed Sophie within the first Joker movie. While it was revealed that her and Arthur’s relationship was fully concocted inside Arthur’s head, her total destiny was by no means revealed within the movie. Also, whereas nothing has formally been confirmed, Zazie has publicly acknowledged that she believes Sophie remains to be alive within the sequence. With all of that being stated, followers shouldn’t count on to see Zazie within the upcoming sequel, nevertheless it’s a very actual chance.

More photographs reveal Arkham Asylum

Right across the holidays, Todd Phillips gave followers one other sneak peek at Joker: Folie a Deux by posting a pic of Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck in his cell in Arkham Asylum, whereas the opposite confirmed Lady Gaga as Dr. Harleen Quinzel. Heck them out:

The Release Date:

Warner Bros has Joker: Folie a Deux slated for an October 4, 2024 launch date. Chances are, it can observe the unique movie and have a fall competition premiere (probably in Venice, perhaps TIFF too). Of course, that launch date places it proper within the awards hall, with this buzz being that that is WB’s huge Oscar film for the yr. Since Phoenix received Best Actor for the primary Joker, count on him to get a main Oscar marketing campaign, whereas Gaga, little question, will probably be a enormous contender for Best Actress.

Reaction:

A check screening of the movie was not too long ago held, and GoldDerby shared the next response: “Parts are chaotic for a purpose. Parts are surrealistic additionally for a purpose (and at the very least partially shot in B&W), elements are bloody (the chaotic half). Can’t spoil how precisely. It’s additionally very political as you’ll count on from Joker franchise. The particular person I spoke with was mighty impressed however warning it’s simply on opinion. Gaga is certainly equal to Phoenix or much more central. No approach to fraud her in supporting. From what I understood, he doesn’t name her Harley however a nickname derived from it. I assume that has created a confusion whether or not she performs Harley or not (she does). They each carry out songs as a duet and a few are simply her singing. Songs are mixture of outdated songs and new ones. Old one are sang in a single a part of film, new/authentic ones in one other. It isn’t all a singing film. Famous characters seem in it. Some adjustments to lore since these films are standalones from sure different DC franchise. Surrealism can be some scenes (can’t specify which) however not the entire film (it isn’t all a dream/hallucination sort of factor). Gaga’s efficiency is alleged to be transformative and sensational.:

Is It a Musical?

Early in its improvement, it was revealed that Joker: Folie a Deux can be a musical. While some took that to imply that Lady Gaga can be contributing authentic songs, Variety has specified that the film will probably be a jukebox musical.

What’s a jukebox musical?

The time period “jukebox musical” refers to a sort of musical the place all of the songs are pre-existing. Many fashionable musicals like Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages, and Moulin Rouge can be thought of jukebox musicals. In the Variety report, it’s revealed that the movie will include roughly fifteen songs, all of them covers. One of them would be the basic “That’s Entertainment” from the outdated Fred Astaire musical The Band Wagon. Each track is alleged to have been completely reimagined by the film’s returning composer, Hildur Guðnadóttir.

What does the title imply?

Folie a Deux (the movie’s official title) truly interprets to “madness of two” and refers to ‘shared psychosis’ during which “delusion or mental illness is shared by two people in close association”. It may be safely assumed that the title is referring to the connection that may undoubtedly unfold between Joker and Harley Quinn.

How Was It Filmed?

Joker: Folie a Deux was partly shot with IMAX cameras by DP Lawrence Sher.

What’s the Budget?

According to latest studies, the Joker: Folie a Deux price range has blown previous $200 million, greater than thrice what the unique movie value ($60 million). Given that the primary movie revamped a billion {dollars} worldwide, that price range isn’t thought of an unsafe wager, with the 2 stars, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, getting justifiably juicy paychecks ($20 million and $12 million respectively).

The trailer… and is Harley actual?

The full trailer for the movie was launched on-line in the course of the CinemaCon occasion in early April, and it offers us a glimpse of what Joker: Folie a Deux can have in retailer for us. The trailer reveals us Arthur and Harley crossing paths and falling for one another in Arkham Asylum, then escaping into a world of violent acts and musical performances. It seems to be like a good portion of the film goes to be going down inside Arthur’s thoughts… which has left some viewers to surprise if Harley is definitely going to be a actual particular person on this film, or if she’s simply a figment of Arthur’s creativeness. Check out the trailer within the embed above and see what you assume. Is Harley actual or not?

Everything Else:

Another piece of data that followers would possibly discover fascinating is that regardless of being set in New York City, filming nonetheless befell in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, it’s been revealed in set images that the sequel will return to the notorious “Joker steps” from the primary film. And, regardless of the film being a jukebox musical, it’s been stated that Gaga could also be contributing an authentic track to the movie, which might be a no-brainer because it may observe within the footsteps of A Star Is Born‘s “Shallow” and win her a Best Song Oscar.

So, though followers received’t get a likelihood to see how The Joker and Harley Quinn get wrapped up in one other loopy villainous journey for one more few months, followers can relaxation properly figuring out that the wait will probably be greater than value it.