Joker 2 or Folie à Deux is all set to release on October 4, 2024. It is a follow-up to its first part Joker that was released in 2019. It was one of the greatest blockbusters with a global box office collection of over $1 Billion. This R-rated film not only hoarded billions but also earned 11 Oscar nominations.
The French title “Folie à Deux” of the Joker 2 means’ shared madness in French.’ It carries forward the story of the legendary villain- Batman. Filming started in December 2022 and it was completed in April 2023. The movie is set in located in Los Angeles and New York’s Bronx. The director, Todd Philips along with the writer, posted a snap of the script cover on his Instagram in June 2022. This assured the fans that the sequel would be coming with a French title.
Cast Of Joker 2
The titular character of Phoenix is expected to come back. And Lady Gaga is making buzz on social media as she is expected to play the role of Harley Quinn.
An IndieWire article in 2023 confirmed Jacob Lofland to be cast as an inmate and friend of Joker at Arkham Asylum.
Another article in April 2023 by ScreenRant listed the following cast members:
- Brendan Gleeson
- Catherine Keener
- Harry Lawtey
- George Carroll
- Gattlin Griffith
- Troy Metcalf
- Sam Wren Vincent
- Alfred Rubin Thompson
- Mike Houston
- Jimmy Smagula
- Anthony Gullota
The Deadline also reported about the cast of Joker 2. It started on the role of Lawtey’s character-
“Warner Bros couldn’t be reached for comment regarding Lawtey’s casting, and while the specifics as to his part in the new Joker film aren’t forthcoming, we hear that his role will be a big one.”
The Plot of Joker 2
Warner Bros. is set to offer some of the great movies to the world in 2024, with “Beetlejuice 2,” “Horizon: An American Saga” and “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” all lined up for this year. The official release of the plot of Joker 3 is yet to be out. But it is expected to be a follow-up of the original movie. The original movie features Arthur Fleck as Phoenix, who is an aspiring startup comedian. He lives with his mother, but unfortunately, she loses her. He has a mental disorder because of which he gets laughing fits.
This disorder gets him bullied and humiliated every time. Combined with the frustration of getting bullied, his financial state after his mother’s death leads him to a murderous turn. The first part ends when he is put in a mental asylum after killing a therapist.
The Joker 2 is expected to take up form here. It may happen that Harley Quinn becomes his caretaker in the Arkham Asylum and they fall in love with each other. She may also become his sidekick. Looking at the mental state of Joker, they will have a toxic relationship in which Quinn will encounter many dangerous and even life-threatening situations.
Additionally, the asylum setting of the movie may as well bring in other Gotham City villains that may offer more intense and gothic scenes.
Will Joker: Folie à Deux Be a Musical Flim?
Joker 2 is expected to have a whole new take on the story with Gaga on the cast list. The fans are expecting something musical to come up. Many reporters have suggested that the musical element in the movie will come up inside the Joker’s mind, as most of the first part happened in his head, such as his relationship with Sophie and an incident with a patient in Arkham Asylum.
Also, being a theatrical performer, the music element will fit Arthur’s character. Not much is known, but it is suggested that it be a jukebox musical. Though there is yet to be any categorization, it will surely feature some of the great songs and dance numbers.
Production Cost of Joker 2
While, Warner Bros and DC Studios are yet to come up with an official trailer of the Joker2 or Folie à Deux. The movie is set in a fictional Gotham City that is inspired by New York. However, the actual shooting was done in Los Angeles. And notably, it brought a $12.6 million tax break to Warner Bros. The first part’s production cost was $62.5 million, which is a normal budget for a comic adaptation.
Moreover, the Joker 2, coming after five years, is granted a much more substantial $200 million price tag.
Final Line:
If you are Joker, a psychological thriller is your genre and you all compelled by the first part. We suggest you get ready for a theatre treat for some thriller blockbuster.
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