‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Trailer: Watch Now!
Lady Gaga shines as Harley Quinn in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ the much-anticipated musical sequel to Todd Phillips’ critically acclaimed 2019 film ‘Joker.’ Sharing the screen with Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role as the Batman villain, Gaga unveils her portrayal of the beloved DC Comics character in the movie’s first trailer, unveiled on April 9 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Phillips took the stage at Caesars Palace to introduce the trailer, which offers a glimpse into Harley’s world within what seems to be an asylum, where she encounters Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck. “Do you want to get out of here?” she asks him, leading to a captivating dance sequence between the two.
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In the trailer, Phoenix’s character speaks of a newfound companionship, declaring, “I’ll tell you what’s changed. I’m not alone anymore. That’s what we should be talking about!” Meanwhile, Gaga’s Harley expresses her desire to see the real person behind the facade, playfully drawing a smiley face on the glass wall between them.
Gaga confirmed her role in August 2022 with an animated teaser video featuring her and Phoenix’s silhouettes dancing to nostalgic music. Alongside revealing the film’s official title, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ Gaga announced the release date: 4th October 4 2024. Phillips returns to direct the sequel, co-writing the screenplay with Scott Silver.
In DC comics lore, Harley is Joker’s long-standing accomplice and romantic interest, originating from her role as his psychiatrist at Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum. Margot Robbie previously portrayed Harley in various DC Extended Universe films, including ‘Suicide Squad’ (2016) and ‘The Suicide Squad’ (2021), as well as in her spinoff, ‘Birds of Prey’ (2020).
Discussing the character’s future, Robbie expressed her excitement for different actresses to take on the role, highlighting the character’s versatility. “Harley’s so fun and can go in so many different directions,” she said. “You put her in someone else’s hands, and it’s like, ‘What are they going to do with her?’ The options are endless.”
