Lady Gaga Says She Doesn’t Think Joker 2 Is A Musical, Proceeds To Describe It As A Textbook Musical

Lady Gaga Says She Doesn't Think Joker 2 Is A Musical, Proceeds To Describe It As A Textbook Musical

As a long-time theatre enthusiast with a soft spot for both superhero movies and Lady Gaga, I find myself intrigued by the upcoming release of “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The trailer hints at a captivating blend of drama, music, and the enigmatic charm that Joaquin Phoenix brings to the character of Arthur Fleck. Adding the enchanting vocals of Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel only serves to heighten my anticipation.


Todd Phillips’ film “Joker” was highly successful when it came out, with some people considering its intense drama among the greatest superhero movies ever made (even though there’s no traditional hero). The sequel is the next DC movie set to hit theaters, and it will team the Academy Award-winning actor with Lady Gaga’s character Harleen Quinzel. Recently, Gaga expressed that she doesn’t view “Folie à Deux” as a musical, but went on to describe it as a classic example of one

The details surrounding Joker 2, or Joker: Folie à Deux, are scarce, but fans are eager for the tale from the original film (now streaming with a Max subscription) to unfold further. The trailers for the movie have hinted at its musical numbers, leaving the public curious about how extensive the singing will be in the upcoming drama. During an interview at the Venice Film Festival (as reported by Deadline on Twitter), Lady Gaga discussed the use of musical numbers in the project and why they are incorporated. In her own words:

In my opinion, the method we employed when dealing with music in this movie was uniquely intricate and far beyond the typical definition of a musical. It’s not exactly a musical in the traditional sense, but rather, it offers something remarkably distinct. The music serves as an outlet for characters to convey their emotions, as simple dialogue and scene setting often fall short

In simpler terms, Lady Gaga’s description for Joker 2 seems to suggest that it may follow the conventions typically seen in musicals on Broadway or in films. Characters often burst into song when their emotions become too intense and dialogue alone is no longer sufficient. Whether Joker 2 will deviate from this traditional structure, similar to current Broadway hits, still remains uncertain

In reviewing TopMob’s “Joker 2,” it criticized the film’s rhythm, leaving us curious about how its tunes might sustain viewer enthusiasm. Remarkably, Lady Gaga’s remarks at Venice echo Todd Phillips’ stance on the musical aspect, suggesting that in this movie, songs are not just music but dialogue as well. Don’t forget to take a peek at the trailer for “Joker: Madness Duet” below

It appears that Arthur Fleck and Harleen Quinzel share a musical bond in the movie “Joker: Folie à Deux,” as they are both seen singing to each other, possibly in real or imagined scenes. Given that Joaquin Phoenix’s character has been portrayed as an untrustworthy narrator, it seems anything could unfold between them

It’s intriguing to ponder whether “Joker 2” will be a musical or not, but casting Lady Gaga in a role that combines drama with singing appears to be a genius move. Additionally, it seems they had an incredible synergy on set, as both Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix seemed to feed off each other’s energy

The secrets will come to light once “Joker: Folie à Deux” premieres in cinemas on October 4th. In the meantime, take a look at the 2025 film release schedule to prepare for your upcoming cinema adventure

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2024-09-05 16:44