This Tuesday (04/9), Warner Bros. Pictures gave fans the long-awaited first trailer for Joke 2, the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed 2019 film. Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck/Joker, while the actress and singer Lady Gaga joins the cast as the irresistible Harley Quinn. With this dynamic duo, the film promises to expand the story that initially captivated audiences, promising new thrills and unforgettable twists.
The long-awaited Joker 2 has been officially titled “Joker: Folie à Deux,” earning it the official Portuguese title of “Joker: Delirium for Two.” To put the name in context, it is important to understand that the original French term, “Folie à Deux”, is a psychiatric concept that describes a psychosis shared between two people.
In the plot of “Joker: Delirium for Two”, we are led to follow the profound transformation of Arthur Fleck (before becoming one of Batman’s main enemies), who dives headlong into the character of Joker, unleashing a wave of chaos in all of Gotham City. . In this context, the figure of her psychiatrist, Harley Quinn, known as Harley Quinn in Portuguese, emerges, whose irresistible attraction towards her becomes increasingly evident.
Therefore, it is expected that the most impactful scenes deal with sexual aspects. Therefore, it is crucial to highlight that the film has been rated 18+ due to the presence of intense violence, explicit language, nudity and sex scenes.
Coringa 2 also promises to be a “jukebox musical” with 15 covers of great musical hits that make Joker and Harley Quinn vibrate. One of the songs on the soundtrack is “That’s Entertainment,” made famous by Judy Garland. The plot will also include several scenes set in Arkham Asylum, where several of Gotham City’s criminals are held.
Like many other DC Comics characters, Harley Quinn has had various interpretations over time. The costume designed for Lady Gaga, designed by Arianne Philips, features an approach based on a formal miniskirt, boots, tights and a blouse with diamond prints and a jester-style jacket.
The prints evoke the diamond suit of the deck, maintaining the classic colors of red, white and black, reflecting the essence of the character, a psychologist who initially deals with the Joker, but ends up falling into the madness and chaos that represents. The look is reminiscent of some interpretations of the Queen of Hearts, from the “Alice in Wonderland” universe.
According to Variety magazine, the film has an estimated budget of around $200 million (around R$1 billion), making it one of Warner Bros.’ most anticipated releases.
This figure is more than triple the investment made in the first “Joker,” which had a budget of $60 million and grossed more than $1 billion at the box office worldwide.
Furthermore, the first film received 11 nominations at the 2022 Oscars, winning two statuettes at the ceremony: Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for Hildur Guðnadóttir.
With all the public and critical acclaim for the first “Joker”, Joker 2 will undoubtedly become one of the most anticipated film productions of 2024.
In the production of “Joker: Delirium for Two” it is important to emphasize that the film will be treated as an independent work, separate from the main DC universe.
This is happening because some of the upcoming DC films have been conceived as part of the “Elseworlds” concept within the new DCU Cinematic Universe, a tag that suggests an alternative continuity to the main works.
“Elseworlds” are DC projects that explore alternate universes, differentiating themselves from the main narrative line that will begin with “Superman: Legacy” in theaters in the next few years.
James Gunn, the new creative head of the division, has clarified, in technical terms, that both “Batman 2” and “Joker: Delusion for Two” will not be classified under this label.
which sees Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga dancing under the light filtering through a window, accompanied by the phrase “The world is a stage”.
: “Joker: Delirium for Two” will be released on October 3, 2024 in Brazil and on October 4 in cinemas in the United States, through Warner Bros..
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