Last June, Zazie Beetz, who plays Sophie Dumont in Joker and Joker: Folie à deux, said that Todd Phillips’ film will surprise audiences.
He told Variety:I don’t think the musical aspect is what the audience expects. We all express ourselves through music and dance in our daily lives. I think it can work very well.“
The film’s composer, Hildur Guadadottir, recently confirmed the news with a 2020 Best Score Oscar for Joker.
While promoting Kenneth Branagh’s Mystère à Venise, the musician was asked by the site about Folie à deux. ComicBook.com And it was claimed that the feature film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga would have many musical parts. “All I can say is that there will be a lot of music.”
Like the first film, which was more of a drama, Joker: Madness for two Therefore, this time it will be closer to a musical than a superhero movie. Which seems like a good thing considering the decline in superhero movies for a few months.
Released in our cinemas in October 2019, Joker from Todd Phillips It grossed $1.07 billion at the global box office. The film won two Oscars (Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Original Score for Hildur Guadadottir).
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix
What’s the budget for Joker: Madness for Two?
A success that allows Todd Phillips to receive a more significant budget of $ 150 million (the first cost only $ 55 million) Joker: Madness for two.
The director, co-writer and producer will receive $20 million, as will Joaquin Phoenix, who received “only” $4.5 million for his role as Arthur Flack. Lady Gaga, new to the world, will receive 10 million dollars. Among them, respectively, they represent a third of the budget.
Lady Gaga in Harley Quinn
The singer and actress, previously seen on the big screen in A Star is Born and House of Gucci, will play Harley Quinn against the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix. Both actors will have great musical numbers, including one on the famous staircase seen in the first film.
Zazie Beetz Sophie will reprise her role, while Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, Harry Lowth, Gatlin Griffith and Troy Metcliffe will join the cast in as-yet undisclosed roles.
Joker 2: What is it about and when is it coming out?
Joker: Madness for two Drops us into the corridors of Arkham Asylum to tell you about meeting Harley Quinn and her beloved clown.
The feature film began production in December 2022 and wrapped on April 6 in New York. Todd Phillips then shared two photos of his cast members on his Instagram account, along with the message:
“It’s in a box. Kudos to these two (and the entire cast) and the best crew the film industry has to offer. Now I will cover the cave (editing room) and collect everything.“
Currently in full production, the feature film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2, 2024.
Source: Allocine
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