Lady Gaga Opens Up About Reshooting Joker 2 with Joaquin Phoenix
The highly anticipated sequel to „Joker,“ titled „Joker: Folie à Deux,“ is set to hit German cinemas on October 3, 2024. Lady Gaga and director Todd Phillips recently provided insights into Joaquin Phoenix’s intensity during the filming process.
In a revealing interview with Vogue, Lady Gaga shared some interesting details about the unique creative process she experienced while working with Joaquin Phoenix on „Joker 2.“ The collaboration on set was described as incredibly intense by the pop superstar, who portrays Harley Quinzel, the female lead in the „Joker“ sequel. Phoenix’s perfectionism was evident, with a habit of tearing up entire script pages if he wasn’t satisfied with them. Lady Gaga shared, „We often met in Joaquin’s trailer, and sometimes we would just tear up the script and start over.“ She seemed to embrace her co-star’s quirk, stating, „It was a great and liberating process!“
Perfectionism on Set
Director and writer Todd Phillips also weighed in on Phoenix’s perfectionism, acknowledging that the actor’s tendency to tear up the script sometimes led to extensive rewrites. Phillips praised Phoenix’s dedication, explaining, „You think, okay, this scene works, let’s just shoot it. And Joaquin says, ‚No, no, let’s just talk about it for a moment‘ – and three hours later, we’re rewriting it on a napkin.“ The filmmaker also commended Lady Gaga for her adaptability to the changes, stating, „It’s great that she holds her ground both behind the camera and in the trailer, where we deconstruct everything – which she probably memorized the night before. It was no small feat.“
Critical Acclaim and Expectations
The hard work and dedication put into „Joker: Folie à Deux“ seem to have paid off, as early reviews suggest that the sequel may surpass its predecessor. Christoph Petersen, Editor-in-Chief of FILMSTARTS, believes that the film is superior to the original but acknowledges that many „Joker“ fans may have a different opinion. In his review, Petersen notes, „If all expectations for the film (especially from fans of the first installment) are radically subverted, then at least the Joker would have surely enjoyed this massive ‚FUCK YOU!'“ The sequel has generated significant interest leading up to its release, with projections indicating a strong debut at the box office.
Overall, the reshooting process for „Joker 2“ with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga proved to be both challenging and rewarding, resulting in a film that promises to captivate audiences. As fans eagerly await the sequel’s premiere, the dynamic performances and innovative approach to storytelling are likely to leave a lasting impression on viewers. Lady Gaga’s insights into working with Phoenix shed light on the dedication and creativity required to bring a complex character like the Joker to life on screen. With the release of „Joker: Folie à Deux“ on the horizon, the anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a thrilling cinematic experience.
