New Joker: Folie à Deux Featurette Evaluates Joker and Harley's Shared Madness

As a seasoned gamer and movie enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of comic book adaptations, I can confidently say that the upcoming release of “Joker: Folie à Deux” is an exciting development. Having grown up with the Joker and Harley Quinn dynamic, witnessing their mad love unfold on the big screen feels like a dream come true.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m vibing to Tom Jones’ tune that the world could use more love, pure love, and in the upcoming movie “Joker: Folie à Deux”, Joaquin Phoenix’s character, Arthur Fleck, discovers this love with Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn. Tickets are now up for grabs (including early IMAX screenings), and Warner Bros. has shared a fresh teaser and behind-the-scenes video delving into the mad love between Joker and Harley, guided by director Todd Phillips and acting legends Phoenix and Gaga themselves.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase that as: “In the first Joker movie, Arthur expresses, ‘Don’t tell me I’m imagining things, but isn’t it getting more chaotic out there?’ When you watch it, you can’t help but nod in agreement. In this new film, what our world truly requires is love.

In the sequel to the film “Joker”, the character Arthur, who is accused of crimes as Joker (including the murder of Murray Franklin, played by Robert De Niro), is confined at Arkham Asylum while waiting for trial. During this time, Arthur grapples with his dual identity and discovers a deep affection for Lee, as well as a hidden talent for music within himself. The unusual love story between Arthur and Lee unfolds in elaborate musical sequences that echo classic Hollywood musicals from the golden age. In this way, Arkham Asylum becomes a platform for Joker and Harley’s unique partnership to shine. According to Lady Gaga, who stars as Lee, “This movie takes the relationship between Lee and Arthur to new heights,” and she was thrilled by the opportunities it provided to portray the grandeur of love.

In simpler terms, “folie à deux” refers to a psychological phenomenon where two people experience shared insanity. As Phillips explains, the filmmaker isn’t afraid of tackling uncomfortable subjects, and after the events portrayed in the 2019 movie Joker, both he and Phoenix felt there was still more to delve into regarding Arthur’s character. Todd Phillips aimed for a raw, unpolished feel that deviates from the usual approach.

Additionally, a tantalizing glimpse is accompanied by a fresh teaser, hinting at the outcome when a hurricane collides with a tornado. Lady Gaga offers a sneak peek into the stormy relationship between Joker and Harley in their “bad romance.

As a die-hard fan, I’m thrilled to share that alongside stars like Lady Gaga and Phoenix, this film boasts an impressive ensemble cast. You’ll see Zazie Beetz (from “Deadpool 2”), Brendan Gleeson (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), Steve Coogan (“Alan Partridge” comedies), Catherine Keener (“Get Out”), Ken Leung (“X-Men: The Last Stand”), and Harry Lawtey (of HBO’s “Industry”) on the big screen. In this tale, they portray characters in a courtroom drama where Lawtey plays Gotham City District Attorney Harvey Dent, who is spearheading the trial of the infamous Joker.

Get ready to witness it all unfold on the silver screen starting October 4th with “Joker 2”.

2024-09-09 20:10

New Joker: Folie à Deux Featurette Evaluates Joker and Harley’s Shared Madness

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