Put on a Happy Face (Maybe with Some Glitter)
The excitement for Joker: Folie à Deux continues to build! Just yesterday, the internet went abuzz with the release of the film’s first poster featuring Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn in a hauntingly beautiful dance. Now, we have even more news to get fans hyped.
Mark your calendars, because the official trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux will be unleashed on Tuesday, April 9th. This is a great chance to get a glimpse into the film’s dark and twisted world, the dynamic between Phoenix and Gaga, and what exactly that musical twist entails.
Here’s what we know so far:
- Trailer Release: April 9, 2024
- Release Date: October 4, 2024 (prime awards season positioning!)
- Director: Todd Phillips is back at the helm, promising to deliver another cinematic masterpiece.
- Cast:
- Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as the Joker.
- Lady Gaga takes on the iconic Harley Quinn, and early reports suggest a truly transformative performance.
- Zazie Beetz returns from the first film in an undisclosed role.
- New additions include Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Steve Coogan, whose characters remain a mystery.
The latest news also confirms that “Folie à Deux” will be a jukebox musical, featuring at least 15 covers of well-known songs. This adds another layer of intrigue to the film and has many fans wondering which classic tunes will get a dark and twisted Joker makeover.
With its A-list cast, bold creative choices, and a release date that is the same as the original 2019’s Joker and also strategically placed for awards season buzz, Joker: Folie à Deux is shaping up to be a major motion picture event. Get ready for a wild ride filled with laughter, tears, and maybe even a little song and dance. Just keep that clown makeup handy… you might need it.
