They then showed two shots from the trailers which didn’t make the final film, as well as a fan recording of a public set. The public set showed Lee, Gaga’s version of Harley Quinn, kissing a random member of the public on her way into court to support Arthur (aka the Joker).

“Joker: Folie à Deux” picks up with Arthur Fleck ( Joaquin Phoenix ), institutionalized at Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for his violent crimes. As he grapples with his fractured identity, Arthur finds love with fellow inmate Lee (Gaga) and begins embracing the music that has always played inside his chaotic mind.

Make no mistake: Joker: Folie à Deux is an atrociously grim and boring movie.

In Joker: Folie à Deux, Lady Gaga stars as Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck/Joker. The film—which is part jukebox musical and part crime drama—is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster hit Joker, which earned Phoenix a Best Actor Oscar.

Joker: Folie à Deux' star Lady Gaga admitted she couldn't shake her characters before playing Harleen "Lee" Quinzel.

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Joker 2” is, yes, a jukebox musical and a fascinating apology for the first “Joker.” Millions will haaaaaaate it. I like it.