Director Todd Phillips celebrated the romance of the iconic DC villains with an unforgettable preview of Joker: Folie à Deux and the official announcement of its release (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures)
the dark side of love manifested itself in the Valentine's Day in the universe of DC comics. And superhero fans received an unexpected gift on February 14: an exclusive photographic preview of the long-awaited film Joker: Folie à Deuxwhich is thanks to its director Todd Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix And Lady Gagaas Joker and Harley Quinnshocked at a first look at the intensity of their future romance in this new installment of the Batman antagonist.
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Celebrating romance at its most macabre, Phillips, the film's creator, shared three snaps on Instagram that revealed the tumultuous relationship between the Joker and Harley Quinn, which will soon come to life on the big screen. The first picture showed Phoenix, portrayed as his character Arthur Fleck with the look of a Joker, alongside Gaga, who plays Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, played his partner in crime. Both are wrapped in a dark and symbolic background reminiscent of the shape of a heart.
The couple's bleak image highlighted one crucial detail: this The Joker's influence on Harley, which is reflected in his make-up. Even though they were already known Photos of Lady Gaga looking like Quinn while filmingThis new series of snaps revealed a painted blue diamond in one of the villain's eyes, imitating her beloved Arthur. There has never been anything like this in any other film in history.
The couple's revealing image highlighted a crucial detail: the Joker's influence on Harley, evidenced by the blue diamond on his eye (Instagram @toddphillips)
The second photo takes fans to one more intimate settingin which the protagonists share a moment of connection through the bars of a cellwhich may correspond Arkham Asylum, where the Joker remained imprisoned. The unusual combination of tenderness and dementia wraps the image in black and white: both of them put their noses together while Harley smiles at Arthur with a certain hope and sweetness.
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Finally, Todd Phillips' third photographic talent further explored the nature of the villains' relationship, emphasizing the undeniable infatuation and passion between the two they dance romantic on a roof terrace.
“I hope your day is filled with love,” Phillips wrote alongside the unreleased images before making the announcement official release date from the acclaimed second part of the film: “10.4.24”. Officially that's how it is 4th of October It is the scheduled date on which the chemistry between Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix will unfold in “Joker: Folie à Deux”.
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in a dark romance in the Joker sequel (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures)
Last Valentine's Day, Phillips had already given hints about this intense relationship by posting a photo of Phoenix and Gaga that seemed to be enveloped in an atmosphere of passion intimate sex scenebecause that's what she wore scattered red lipstick on his face after leaving other marks on the actor's. This also suggested an unbridled connection between the characters.
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In addition, the filmmaker offered something different to the public dazzling teasers and hints through other images on set full of curiosities that increase fans' expectations.
However, the exact details of Joker: Folie à Deux are being kept secret, although previews suggest that it will feature the romance between Arthur and Harley Quinn Central axis Of the plot. This confirms the expectations raised by the title, “Folie à Deux” (Folly of Two)Expression French which refers to a psychological phenomenon involving insanity or Disturbance It is transferred from one person to another.
Previews suggest that the love affair between Arthur and Harley Quinn will be the central focus of the film, which hits theaters this October (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures)
The inclusion of Lady Gaga signals a new address for the saga that transforms the dark universe joker in one dramatic musical. The second part also has the participation of actors like Zazie Beetzwho plays Sophie in the first part, and new talent such as Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland and Harry Lawtey.
Released in 2019, the original title not only caused controversy and garnered public attention, but also grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, securing its status as the highest R-rated release in history. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, reflected in a score of 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, Phoenix won an Academy Award for Best Actor. This was the second time that an interpreter of this character was able to win the statuette, the first time after Heath Ledger went to him for his participation in The Dark Knight.