New ‘Joker 2’ poster is inspired by a comic book cover, but few know who it is

New ‘Joker 2’ poster is inspired by a comic book cover, but few know who it is

“Joker: Folie à Deux” (or simply “Joker 2”) is one of the most anticipated films of 2024. The critical and commercial success of the first film, which earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar, has generated a lot of interest in the Continuity. , whose first poster has already been revealed.

First ‘Joker 2’ poster revealed, is it based on a comic book cover?

On April 2, director Todd Phillips shared the first poster for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ on his Instagram account.

The image shows the Joker, played by Joaquin Phoenix, with green hair and clown makeup, in addition to a tuxedo, while dancing with Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga), who is seen from behind and some details of her makeup can be seen, highlighting her red lips and eyeliner.

Although in the upper right it looks like they are being lit by spotlights in a scene, is that actually the sun coming through the window of the prison or maybe the mental institution?

Apart from the poster, the director has announced that the first trailer will be released on April 9 where we will get to know more details about this highly anticipated film.

After the said image was revealed, fans of the comic book villains found a resemblance to the Alex Ross illustration from the 1999 comic “Batman: Harley Quinn” by Paul, Dini, Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd, where Harleeen Quinzel abandons her career as a psychiatrist. to become the clown’s partner and partner in crime.

‘Joker 2’: Everything we know about the sequel with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga

Todd Phillips, who directed the first part, returns to the film, in addition to writing the screenplay along with Scott Silver.

Although the plot is being kept under wraps, some details have leaked thanks to specialist movie sites.

It is currently known that the film will have musical numbers, in addition to exploring the Joker and Harley Quinn’s relationship, with part of the story taking place in Arkham Asylum, as Todd Phillips has shown on his Instagram account, where he has revealed all the details of this sequel.

In addition to Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz reprises her role as Sophie Dumond. while Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener and Jacob Lofland are also part of the cast, but their roles have not yet been confirmed.

By the Motion Picture Association, the film is rated R in the United States, meaning those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian in theaters.

The MPA newsletter shared that the film may deal with some topics that may make people uncomfortable.

“(The film has) some intense violence, some sexuality and brief full nudity,” he notes.

The movie “Joker: Folie à Deux” will be released on October 4, 2024 in the United States, while in Mexico it will be released in theaters on October 3.

Source: univision

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