Joker is undoubtedly a character that has had the most bizarre portrayal in cinema over the years. From his red smile to his sarcastic remarks many iconic performers have taken a shot at the character to entice fans of the iconicBatmanvillain. However, it’sJoaquin Phoenix’s version that brought out a darker side of the clown prince of crime in 2019’sJoker, which bagged him an Academy Award for his performance as Arthur Fleck. While fans are eagerly waiting for the sequelJoker: Folie à Deux, which also starsLady Gagaas Harley Quinn, directorTodd Phillipshas shared a new look at Phoenix from the upcoming feature.
Shared on Instagram, the image sees Phoenix as Arthur Fleck soaking in the rain while we see people walking with colorful umbrellas around him. He seems to be having a quiet moment, while still in a crowd. The matte colors and raindrops in the shot give us a good idea of how the feature will look, though the image gives nothing away about the plot.
What to Expect From ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’?
While most of the details aboutthe plot are tightly under wraps, the title of the movie gives us a hint about the mystery at hand.Folie à Deuxis a French phrase that means “shared madness by two people in close association,” by which we can deduce that Phoenix and Gaga will be sharing their madness in the upcoming film which is set in the infamous Arkham Asylum. The featurewrapped principal photography earlier this year in Aprilbeforethe SAG-AFTRA strikebegan, so fans can expect the movie not to face any delays.
The 2019 movie left fans with an ambiguous ending and lots of questions, so starting the upcoming sequel at Arkham is a great place. And if the first movie is anything to go by we can expect debates on Joker’s moral compass in the sequel as well. The original movie made history by becoming the first comic book movie to garner 11 Oscar nominations — including Best Picture — and the film took home Best Actor and Best Original Score, so the bar is set very high for the sequel. Along with the aforementioned cast the movie also seesZazie Beetzreturn as Arthur’s former neighbor, Sophie Dumond. Additionally,Brendan Gleeson,Catherine Keener,Jacob Lofland,andHarry Lawteyhave been cast in undisclosed roles. Philips directs from a script he co-wrote withScott Silver.
Joker: Folie à Deuxis scheduled to be released in the United States on August 21, 2025. You can check out the new image below:
