‘Joker: Folie À Deux’: Zazie Beetz Will Return For Todd Phillips’ Sequel

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Wilson Chapman editorZazie Beetz is being eyed to return to the upcoming “Joker” sequel “Folie à Deux,” Variety has confirmed.Beetz appeared in the original 2019 “Joker” as Sophie Dumond, a single mother and the neighbor of Joaquin Phoneix’s Arthur Fleck. How Beetz could reprise her role is an open question: Although the film depicted Arthur entering into a romantic relationship with Sophie, it’s revealed that the majority of their scenes together were a delusion from Arthur’s imagination.

Zazie Beetz is in talks to return for the Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à deux.

EXCLUSIVE: We hear on good authority that Zazie Beetz is in talks to reprise her role as Sophie Dumond in the Todd Phillips directed Warner Bros/DC sequel Joker: Folie à Deux. 

Lady Gaga has confirmed she will star in the forthcoming sequel to Todd Phillips’ 2019 film Joker alongside Joaquin Phoenix.The musician and actor, real name Stefani Germanotta, shared a teaser of the film confirming both her and Phoenix’s involvement in Joker: Folie à Deux earlier today (August 4).Joker: Folie à Deux10.04.24 pic.twitter.com/obp7T9lBFL— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 4, 2022Phillips confirmed back in June that a sequel to 2019’s Joker was on the way, sharing a cover of the script written by himself and collaborator Scott Silver, along with a photo of Phoenix reading the screenplay.Shortly after Folie à Deux was revealed, it was reported that Gaga was in early discussions to play Harley Quinn, the Joker’s psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who falls in love with him, helps him escape the facility and eventually becomes his sidekick and love interest. It was also rumoured that the film – the title of which translates to “shared madness” in French – will be a musical.Gaga has had multiple starring roles in recent years, such as 2018’s A Star Is Born – which Phillips produced – and last year’s House of Gucci.Gaga’s confirmation of her involvement in the film comes shortly after its release date was announced.

Lady Gaga is officially joining the DC Universe! The iconic singer and actress has confirmed her participation in the upcoming sequel ‘Joker: Folie à deux’ following rumors of her involvement since news about the project were first released.Now the Hollywood star, who is currently on her worldwide tour ‘Chromatica Ball,’ has shared the first teaser for the movie, acting alongside Joaquin Phoenix, and revealing she will be playing the fan-favorite role of Harley Quinn, previously played by Margot Robbie in ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Birds of Prey.’Joker: Folie à Deux10.04.24 pic.twitter.com/obp7T9lBFLFans of the performer are thrilled to have confirmation about her new adventure, as the movie has been described as a musical, having the opportunity to showcase her talent and incredible voice. Filming for the production is set to start in December and released Oct 4, 2024.The new teaser shows the silhouette of Phoenix and Gaga on a red background, dancing to Tony Bennett’s song ‘Cheek to Cheek,’ a song that was previously covered by the singer.

Lady Gaga fans are preparing for Mother Monster to meet the Clown Prince of Crime! Gaga confirmed on Thursday that she'll be starring in the upcoming sequel to, starring Joaquin Phoenix.Titled  the sequel will be a musical and feature Gaga as the Harley Quinn to Phoenix's Joker, aka Arthur Fleck, ET can confirm. With rumors that the film will feature the Joker's time in Arkham Asylum, it's possible will pull inspiration from the DC Comics storyline in which Harley is Arthur's psychiatrist at the asylum who later becomes his partner in crime and twisted romance.

Well, as fan sentiment around Warner Bros. Discovery deteriorates rapidly thanks to the cancellation of “Batgirl” and the rumors of sweeping changes regarding the future of the DC superhero film universe, it appears there’s one bit of positive news going around— “Joker 2” is finally officially official.

Joaquin Phoenix, 47, in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” which is set to premiere on Oct. 4, 2024.Mother Monster confirmed the highly anticipated news through a clip posted to social media. The 18-second tease splashes “Phoenix” in black text against a red background, followed by the actor’s blacked-out silhouette.The word “Gaga” follows, along with her silhouette, before the pair embrace as they twirl to the tune of “Cheek to Cheek” — a song she’s previously covered with her former musical collaborator Tony Bennett.

UPDATED with teaser: We’ve known for months that Lady Gaga was circling a role opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker sequel, and a new teaser promo she tweeted today confirms it. She is coming off her lead role in 2021’s House of Gucci, which following her Oscar-nominated turn in A Star Is Born (2019). Directed by Todd Phillips, the Warner Bros DC pic Joker: Folie à Deux hits theaters in October 2024 — watch the promo here:

Lady Gaga is joining the DC Universe! The triple-threat star is set to appear opposite Joaquin Phoenix in , the upcoming sequel to 2019’s and announced the news via social media on Thursday.The post shows a black-and-red video of Phoenix and Gaga's shadows joining together, along with the caption announcing the sequel's release date, Oct. 4, 2024.ET has reached out to Warner Brothers for comment.Details about Gaga’s role in the film have not been released, but it’s speculated that she will star as the Joker’s co-conspirator, Harley Quinn — his psychiatrist at the asylum who becomes his partner in crime.

Lady Gaga is joining the DC Universe! According to multiple reports, the actress is set to star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in , the upcoming sequel to 2019’s .Details about Gaga’s role in the film have not been released, but it’s speculated that she will star as the Joker’s co-conspirator, Harley Quinn — his psychiatrist at the asylum who becomes his partner in crime.  Gaga's portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime's notorious first lady would be the third current imagining of the role. Margot Robbie plays Harley on the and  side of the DC Comics Extended Universe, while Kaley Cuoco voices the legendary baddie in HBO Max's animated series, The J sequel would follow her buzzworthy performance in 2021’s and her Oscar-nominated role in 2018’s remake of .

It’s been an incredibly rough week for Warner Bros. and the DC Universe following the news that the freshly-appointed bosses had canceled their “Batgirl” film at Discovery in new cost-cutting measures (Discover acquired WB earlier this year).

EXCLUSIVE: In the wake of Warner Bros Discovery axing Batgirl for HBO Max, it has put forward a silver lining for DC: Todd Phillips’ Joker sequel, Joker: Folie À Deux, is getting a October 4, 2024 release date.

Tonight at the premiere of Sony’s Bullet Train, Zazie Beetz spoke with Deadline about her part in the upcoming season of Netflix’s Black Mirror, which she revealed she has already wrapped.

Lady Gaga was very entertained with Doja Cat’s latest viral video on TikTok, after a fan posted a clip of the rapper’s livestream, where she can be seen singing a dramatic and hilarious version of Gaga’ hit song ‘Shallow’ from the movie ‘A Star Is Born.’The caption of the video reads, “her new party trick’s to do this when everyone’s quietly eating,” making fans react with funny comments about Doja’s rendition of the ballad.