First photograph of Joaquin Phoenix in the awaited ‘Joker 2’ with Lady Gaga

When no one expected it, director Todd Phillips announced the start of filming on ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’, the long-awaited sequel to the 2019 film that has been a huge hit for DC Comics. And to celebrate, they revealed the first photograph of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, in the film who will also share credits with actress and singer Lady Gaga.

Originally, recordings for the sequel were going to start last September, but that’s how it is until now Todd Phillips has confirmed the start of filming of ‘Joker 2’, the controversial musical that will once again star Joaquin Phoenix, and will be joined by Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn, the charismatic assistant of the Clown Prince of Crime, in a new version of the villain.

On his Instagram account, Todd Phillips shared the first image of Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’, in which Arthur Fleck can be seen in what appears to be the Arkham Asylum facility, forcibly shaved. The director only commented: “Day 1: Our boy”, in the publication. So far, there are no further details on the tape.

The image of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck ‘joker 2’ reveals that the Oscar-winning actor has once again undergone an impressive physical makeover to achieve the lean look of Batman’s most feared foe for this role. It is worth mentioning that just a few months ago he had gained weight to star in Ari Aster’s “Disappointment Blvd”.

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This first look at Joaquin Phoenix in the DC Comics sequel confirms the suspicion of some, as it was believed that, being a musical, the tone of ‘Joker 2’ could change to a lighter one. However, it is the opposite, Arthur looks even worse and more unstable than in the first part, and his deteriorating physical condition demonstrates the sickness and decay this sequel will have.

In addition to Todd Phillips, Scott Silver will help the director write the script for ‘Joker 2’, and with the uncertainty James Gunn and Peter Safran brought to DC Comics, some believed the sequel could suffer the same fate as ‘Batgirl “. in HBO Max. But it should be remembered that this story is totally independent of the EUDC, and Phillips will be in charge of developing the story of this universe.

As confirmed a few months ago, ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ will be released on October 4, 2024, a wait of 5 years since the release of the first part, and almost 2 years before the Joker returns to revolutionize cinema screens with his laughter unique with Lady Gaga.