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The first installment of the film “Joker” which was released in 2019 proved a grand success, winning Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival. It was the first R-rated film that grossed more than a billion dollars. The film revolves around a mentally ill, Clown, and aspiring stand-up comedian Arthur Fleck who eventually turns into a nihilistic criminal. On one hand, his miserable past makes the viewer cry while on the other he terrified them with his psycho approach and killings. Joker was the sixth highest-grossing film of 2019.
After the success of the psychological thriller “Joker”, fans started eagerly waiting for another film like this. Though Warner Bros. at the time planned not to release any sequel of the film now they have decided to make a sequel to the film which will be at the theaters on October 4, 2024. Expectations relating to the film are very high and viewers are eagerly waiting for the release of the sequel.
Most of the characters of the film remain the same, however, there are some entrants like Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, and Catherine Keener. Since the announcement of the film sequel in June 2022, Joker II is in media talks. Let's discuss the cast of the film.
Joaquin Phoenix reprising his character as Joker
Joaquin Phoenix earned a lot of appreciation, portraying a mentally ill and impoverished party clown who turns into a nihilistic criminal with a clown-themed persona. Phoenix had also lost 52 pounds to play this character. Once again he is going to play the same character but with a new thrill.
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
When the popular singer
Lady Gaga agreed to portray Harley Quinn, fans started thinking about the film's plot. Of course, when Grammy Winner Lady Gaga is portraying Harley Quinn there would be a lot of thrilling songs in the film and the film would be ideal for you if you are a fan of musicals.
Zazie Beetz will be seen again as Sophie Dumond
As
Zazie Beetz
is a big fan of Phoenix, she enjoyed working with him in the first installment of Joker. She also said that she had learned a lot on the set and is excited to reprise the role.
Harry Lawtey would be seen in a big role
Though his character has not been declared yet, according to the reports by Deadline Hollywood,
Harry Lawtey has been cast for a big role.
Robert De Niro Will Again Play Murray Franklin
Robert De Niro
played a talk show host who contributed to the joker’s downfall. Talking about his role D Niro said that his character paid a tribute to his character Rupert Pupkin in the film “The King of Comedy” which was also obsessed with a talk-show host. Once again, he will be seen with the same irritating questions enough to annoy the lead character.
Brendan Gleeson would also make an appearance
Brendan Gleeson would be reportedly seen in Arkham Asylum in the Joker: Folie à Deux. Before that, he worked with Colin Farrll in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The combination will again prove successful or not, depending on the future.
Catherine Keener also joined the cast
Catherine Keener
who gained fame with "Being John Malkovich" is also agreed to work, but her role is yet to be announced.
Principal photography for the film started on December 10, 2022, and let's see if the film meets all the expectations or proves a failure.
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