Lady Gaga

2023 - 2 - 16

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Joker 2 set photo gives first look at Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn (Polygon)

Todd Phillips has shared a first look at the singer in character opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the 2019 smash hit Joker, ...

[a moody shot](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmAGaZcyNFP/) of Phoenix, as Fleck, being shaved. However, more recent interpretations such as Margot Robbie’s in the Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey films, and the character’s [HBO Max animated series](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23283048/harley-quinn-season-3-review), have moved on from that. While yet to be announced, that casting is certainly supported by the image Phillips shared to Instagram, which shows Gaga absent Harley’s punky-harlequin get-up, but grasping Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck by the neck and staring into his face with passionate intensity.

Here's Your First Look at Lady Gaga in 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (Glamour)

See Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix's Joker in a new still from "Joker: Folie à Deux," which hits theaters in October 2024.

[her](https://www.glamour.com/about/lady-gaga) journey to win [an Oscar for acting](https://www.glamour.com/story/lady-gagas-oscars-2022-dress-pics). It looks like her nose is bloody and her lips are very red, so maybe they already kissed, and Joker’s clown makeup is all over her mouth. Joker’s face is up close to Harley’s, and her hand is around his neck while they stare into each other’s eyes.

Lady Gaga in "Joker" sequel: Academy Award winner posts first look (CBS News)

Lady Gaga posted the picture, which shows her holding her co-star Joaquin Phoenix's face.

Philips released a video teasing the movie in August, with silhouettes of both characters in an embrace. The film ended up with two Academy Awards - for best actor and best original score. On Tuesday, the Academy Award winner posted a photo on her social media pages, which shows her holding her Joker co-star Joaquin Phoenix's face.

We have our first glimpse of Lady Gaga in the 'Joker' sequel (KCRA Sacramento)

The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the "Joker" sequel.

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix square off in the latest sequel to ... (Vogue Singapore)

So it was, of course, only a matter of time before we heard that the twisted psychological thriller centred on the green-haired super villain and Batman ...

For the sequel, Phillips will be returning to the director’s chair and has co-written the script with Scott Silver, with whom he collaborated on Joker. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/joker-2-lady-gaga-joaquin-phoenix-todd-phillips-in-musical-1235154135/#recipient_hashed=4e90e202f1f9aaf23790f4d472c188e309defccb63f33b3523f06f64afa00b4d) broke the news that the multi-hyphenate, last seen on screen as the flamboyant Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, was in early talks to join Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux. What is startling, however, is that the new project is slated to be a musical, and Lady Gaga is taking on one of its starring roles.

See Lady Gaga Become Harley Quinn in 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Lady Gaga shared a sneak peek into her role as Harley Quinn in the upcoming musical sequel to Todd Phillips' 2019 film “Joker”.

[Lady Gaga](https://www.eonline.com/news/lady_gaga) surprised fans Feb. While she only received a trophy for "Shallow," it's clear this woman still deserves a round of applause. [Valentine's Day](https://www.eonline.com/news/valentines_day) may be over, but this bad romance is just getting started. [Kate Hudson](https://www.eonline.com/news/kate_hudson) wrote in the comment section, while [Lili Reinhart](https://www.eonline.com/news/lili_reinhart) simply shared, "Omgomgomg." [Oscar history](https://www.eonline.com/news/1007154/lady-gaga-black-panther-and-more-make-history-with-their-2019-oscars-nominations) by becoming the first person to ever be nominated for both Best Actress and Best Original Song in the same year. [Joaquin Phoenix](https://www.eonline.com/news/joaquin_phoenix)'s Joker.

Joker: Folie à Deux First Look: We Can't Read Lady Gaga's Joker Face (Vanity Fair)

Director Todd Phillips unveiled the first image of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in the follow-up to the Oscar-winning comic book film.

[Gaga confirmed](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/lady-gaga-is-officially-starring-in-the-joker-sequel) that she was officially joining the cast of Joker: Folie à Deux. While it's still unconfirmed whether Gaga and Phoenix will be breaking into song during Joker: Folie à Deux, the first-look photo does seem to confirm that Gaga will be playing Harley Quinn (or at least a version of the character). [Cringey Sexcapades](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/sumner-redstone-in-love-the-cringey-sexcapades-of-a-horny-billionaire?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)of a Horny Billionaire [Cate Blanchett’s](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/cate-blanchett-tar-awards-insider?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Maestro Moment The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on October 4, 2024. Filming for Joker: Folie à Deux is reportedly underway in New York and Los Angeles. [Idaho Murder Victims](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/02/idaho-murders-victims-alleged-killer?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Lived and Loved As the Joker, Phoenix sports a contented, lazy expression, with classic “Joker” makeup smeared all over his face. The Oscar-winning pop star is [reportedly playing Harley Quinn](https://people.com/movies/lady-gaga-as-harley-quinn-for-the-first-time-in-joker-sequel-photo/), the Arkham Asylum psychiatrist who falls for the Joker and becomes his partner in crime. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and won two trophies: for Hildur Gudnadottir, who won for best score, and for Phoenix. “Happy Valentines Day,” wrote Phillips on Instagram; he's directing the sequel and co-wrote the script with Scott Silver. Send in the clowns.