It is a sequel to the 2019 movie Joker, which stars Joaquin Phoenix because the comedian ebook supervillain. Each movies have been directed by Todd Phillips, and, this time round, Woman Gaga entered the fold onscreen as Joker’s girlfriend Lee, aka Harley Quinn.
So whether or not you have simply seen the movie, or are merely interested by all of the chatter round it, listed here are 13 fascinating behind-the-scenes information about Joker: Folie à Deux:
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The preliminary thought for a sequel got here shortly after filming the primary film when Phoenix had a dream through which his character Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, efficiently performs on stage.
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Phoenix and Gaga re-wrote components of the script on set in actual time.
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Woman Gaga wrote that waltz scene.
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Gaga needed to study to sing…badly.
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She even acquired encouragement to “sing poorly” from Phoenix.
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Harry Lawtey, who performs district legal professional Harvey Dent, met Phoenix for the primary time whereas taking pictures a scene.
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Lawtey did not know his Business costar Ken Leung was additionally solid in Joker till days earlier than filming.
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Actually, Lawtey’s “first piece of dialogue” within the movie was spoken to Ken’s character.
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Lee solely calls Joker by his actual title, Arthur, as soon as within the movie, and it is solely after she’s determined to maneuver on from him.
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Phillips reduce a scene of Harley kissing a lady whereas strolling into the courthouse.
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Harvey Dent’s origin because the Batman supervillain Two-Face begins within the movie with the courthouse bomb explosion scene.
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When Arthur decides to don Joker’s make-up whereas representing himself in courtroom, he notably does not shade his hair inexperienced.
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Lastly, Justin Theroux nearly performed an actor who stars as Joker within the movie’s TV film subplot.