Director Todd Philips and Lady Gaga, who stars as Harley Quinn in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 film, have taken to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek of the upcoming movie.
Director Todd Philips took to Instagram to reveal an exciting sneak peek of the film inspired by the iconic comic book characters, showcasing none other than Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and Joaquin Phoenix reprising his amazing role as the Joker. Fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling cinematic experience.
Lady Gaga reveals her new stunning look
On Valentine’s Day, director Todd Philips took to Instagram to share the first look at the upcoming movie, which is titled “Folie à Deux,” the same name as Lady Gaga’s post. The photo depicts a stunning image of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn holding the Joker’s face with an expression of surprise, while Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker sports a sly grin. Both Lady Gaga and Philips shared the same image on their Instagram accounts, generating even more excitement and anticipation for the highly anticipated film.
Initially intended as a standalone film, the R-rated 2019 movie Joker exceeded all expectations. It has become a commercial success grossing over a billion dollars worldwide. The movie got several awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. It received 11 Academy Award nominations, ultimately winning two. Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar for Best Actor. Hildur Gunadóttir got the Best Original Score. The announcement of the sequel came in the wake of the film’s triumph with filming reportedly commencing in December 2022. The first movie chronicled the origin story of the Joker.
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According to reports, Lady Gaga will play a character similar to DC Comics character Harley Quinn. This character, like Harley Quinn, is a psychiatrist who becomes enamored with the Joker and ultimately adopts his shocking ways. It’s worth noting that Margot Robbie previously portrayed Harley Quinn in films such as Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey. The theatrical release of the movie is scheduled for September 9, 2024.
