The role of the Clown of Prince of Crime has always been enticing for actors as the Joker is such a complex character. After Jared Leto gave it a try and was heavily criticized for his iteration of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix- one of the greatest actors of the 21st century played the part in the 2019 film titled Joker. This role earned him his long awaited Oscar. Though the film impressed many for me it was more of a Arthur Fleck movie rather than Joker. However, it doesn’t matter as the film was hugely successful. It grossed over $1 billion dollars worldwide over a budget of only $60 million. Naturally, a sequel was being planned but nothing no concrete decision was made as no one was sure that Joaquin would return for a sequel.
Last month, Todd Philips shared a picture of the Joker 2 title – Joker: Folie à Deux confirming the sequel. Along with it, he also shared a picture of Joaquin reading the script. The picture hinted at Joaquin’s return but no official announcement was made. However, the lack of updates over Joaquin’s return suggests that the actor is indeed returning for the role, otherwise we would’ve had some news about Phillips looking for someone else. The sequel was supposed cast to Lady Gaga alongside Joaquin Phoenix. She is in talks to play Harley Quinn. The casting of Gaga might seem odd but considering the sequel is a musical, it seems apt. Apart from the eccentric title we didn’t have any other update on the film but today there is some news.
Joker: Folie à Deux Coming Out in 2024?
The sequel’s storyline is supposed to surround the infamous Arkham Asylum. We got glimpses of the Arkham Asylum in the last film as well. In the end, Joaquin’s Arthur Fleck was seen being treated in Arkham Asylum for him mental illness. The last scene saw Fleck murdering the doctor who was treated him and being chased by guards in the Arkham Asylum. According to The Wrap, the sequel will feature a lot more of Gotham’s mental health facility and there is a possibility that Harley Quinn played Lady Gaga might him in the facility itself.
As I’d said before the title “Folie à Deux” means a type of mental illness shared between two close people. Where can Joaquin’s Arthur Fleck find someone who shares a similar mental illness as him? Well his best bet would the Arkham Asylum. Both characters can find comfort in each and other as they’d empathize. Along with this we have an official release date for the film. Just like its predecessor Warner Bros. wants the film to release just at the right time for the awards season. Keeping that in mind, the film has a fall 2024 release date.
Joker released worldwide on 2nd October 2019 and the sequel isn’t far off, the official release date of the sequel is 4th October 2024. So much of the sequel ins oblivious to us. This is the first comic book that is a musical. Those who have had a chance to glance at the script suggests that this might be one of the most violent comic book films ever. I don’t have much expectations from the film as I didn’t find the predecessor that interesting.
Joaquin was great but the film felt like a Arthur Fleck film rather than a Joker film. I simply hope we see a lot more of Joker than Arthur Fleck in the sequel. Maybe that might bring this iteration to the platinum level of Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight, which is the best live-action iteration of the Joker yet. Let me know your thoughts on these latest updates. Are you excited for Joker 2? What do you think a comic book musical movie be like?
Joker: Folie à Deux is slated to release on 4th October 2024.
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