Incels and DC fans everywhere rejoice, the rumours are true! Late-stage capitalism has answered your pleas and bestowed upon us a sequel for Joker (2019), despite the fact it absolutely did not need one. Nothing decent can exist on its own and if it can make money then it must!
Todd Phillips, the director of the first film, shared the title of the sequel on Instagram along with a picture of Joaquin Phoenix reading the script. Yes, we tried to zoom in. No, we did not discern anything. My iPhone can only get me so far.
The script for the new movie was written by Phillips and Scott Silver, who worked on the first film. It’ll be called Joker: Folie à Deux. Intriguing.
So here’s everything we know about the Joker sequel, including its release date, trailers, cast, plot, and more. Strap in, and get a load of this society.
When is the Joker: Folie à Deux release date?
The release date for Joker: Folie à Deux is October 4, 2024.
Is there a Joker: Folie à Deux trailer?
The first teaser trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux was released by Warner Bros. on April 10, giving fans the first view of what Phoenix’s character is up to in the highly anticipated sequel.
And to the surprise of the entire world, the sequel will see the Joker launch the same trajectory that most small-time Australian comedians also follow — a sudden dive into the world of musical theatre.
That’s right y’all, Joker 2 is a MUSICAL, with the trailer opening with notes from the song “What the World Needs Now Is Love” by Tom Jones playing subtly, before building up to include Jones’ lyrics.
The trailer has an emphasis on the power of music through it’s cinematography, soundtrack, and dialogue.
“We use music to make us whole. To balance the fractures within ourselves,” says a man off camera.
The trailer also features the first look at a new character; Harley Quinn, played by mother Lady Gaga.
The two appear to cause some sort of havoc in Gotham, as Joker becomes a prominent figure in the city again — either as a criminal or as a performer, but more likely the former.
Who is the cast of Joker: Folie à Deux?
Currently the two biggest names on the bill for Joker: Folie à Deux are Joaquin Phoenix returning as the titular Joker/Arthur Fleck, and Lady Gaga making her debut as the Joker’s “Cupid of Crime”, Harley Quinn.
Sincere apologies to Margot Robbie and Jared Leto for their portrayals of the criminal couple, but it looks like there’s new clowns in town.
Additionally, returning in the role of Joker’s former neighbour is Zazie Beetz.
What is the plot of Joker: Folie à Deux?
Joker: Folie à Deux is described as being a musical psychological thriller, loosely based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It will follow as a direct sequel to the 2019 film that won Phoenix an Oscar.
The original Joker film was not planned with a sequel in mind, so there are many theories about what the plot of the second film will be — considering the first one ended with the character in Arkham Asylum.
However, based on the trailer, theories are floating around that the plot of the film will see Joker take on “society” all over again, but this time with the help of his newfound partner, Quinn.
Perhaps Joker will learn the power of love, and that anything is possible when you are no longer alone — as he hints in the trailer.
Another theory could be that the title is referring to those in Gotham who see the Joker as a hero and join his cause. Not as fellow key villains, but as swathes of followers. Kinda like what we’ve seen with the incels who claimed him despite having zero understanding of the film’s criticism of capitalism. Sigh. Anyway.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this Joker 2 is a meta exploration of the deifying of disenfranchised murderers, à la The Batman (2022). I, personally, would love for the film to criticise its rabid, white supremacist fanbase. Or at least challenge them. But maybe I’m asking a bit too much.
There’s also questions about when the film will take place — in Joker, Bruce Wayne was just a kid. Are we going to see him grown up and involved in the Joker’s story?
Only time will tell.
What does Joker: Folie à Deux mean?
For the those who didn’t learn the meaning of that phrase from Fall Out Boy’s 2008 album of the same name (emos rise up), “folie à deux” means “a mental disorder affecting two or more individuals, usually from the same family”. Or, more often: “shared madness”.
My initial thoughts were that our Joker gets a partner-in-crime. A posse of other villains that help him terrorise the city? Exactly like what the trailer has shown through Gaga’s appearances as Harley Quinn.
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