Todd Phillips Joker 2 The first teaser finally dropped, showing us a first look at the upcoming sequel. Meanwhile, a former cast member shares her thoughts on the new genre of film.
The first teaser of Joker 2 has been released online
Earlier this year, director Todd Phillips teased us with a working title for Joaquin Phoenix’s upcoming sequel Joker. The job title says Joker: Folie à Deux, which translates to “delirium of two people”. Fans were quick to comment that the working title hints at the introduction of Harley Quinn in the film. And low and behold, Joker 2Its first teaser gives us our first taste of Harley Quinn in the sequel.
Who would play Harley Quinn next to Joaquin Phoneix’s Joker? He is none other than the pop icon and A star Is Born actress Lady Gaga. She confirmed her participation in the film with her social media post sharing the first teaser video of the official Joker 2.
The first Joker 2 teaser shows us a silhouette of Phoenix and Gaga dancing to the tune of Fred Astaire’s ‘Cheek to Cheek’. The silhouettes appear against the striking red background reminiscent of the Joker’s red tuxedo in the first film. A small heart tattoo is also visible in Gaga’s silhouette on her cheek, confirming that she will be playing the popular villain.
The teaser ends with the two characters dancing together as a man can be heard laughing in the background. The title card and release date of the movie are displayed.
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Zazie Beetz’s sequel to Joker is becoming a musical
Joker 2Its first teaser gives us full-on musical vibes. And the news that Joker 2 will be a musical that surprised many fans around the world. The sudden shift in the film’s genre has become a divisive matter, given that it is something completely unheard of.
Singing on screen is no stranger to both Phoenix and Gaga. Phoenix starred in 2005 Walk the Line with Reese Witherspoon, where they performed their own songs. On the other hand, Gaga has an established music career and won an Oscar for Original Song with “Shallow” from A star Is Born.
Although they have performed well in these films, making a musical out of famous comic book characters is something new in our minds. So the reaction of fans and non-fans is completely understandable. But a Joker graduate shares her thoughts on the matter.
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Zazie Beetz played Arthur Fleck’s love interest in the first Joker film, talks about the sequel in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He claims the movie-turned-musical “makes great sense.”
“I really think it’s great. I wasn’t really surprised by that. Todd has always had a creative approach to character. I love musicals and I think of them as characters feeling and experiencing so much that they can only sing and dance about it, whether in sadness or joy.”
The Bullet Train actress went on to say that “singing and dancing is a very cathartic experience for him.” And for someone like Arthur “who feels and experiences so much”, genre would be a great approach to further analyze Arthur’s character.
“I really think it’s great. I wasn’t really surprised by that. Todd has always had a creative approach to character. I love musicals and I think of them as characters feeling and experiencing so much that they can only sing and dance about it, whether in sadness or joy.”
After what Beetz said, a musical film about Arthur and how he would embrace his persona as the Joker would make perfect sense. After all, deep emotions could only be conveyed through songs and creative performances. Director Todd Phillips will step up his game in this film and we are ready for the surprises he has in store.
You can watch the first teaser of Joker 2 here. Joker: Folie à Deux will hit theaters on October 4, 2024.
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