Lady Gaga to Star in 2024 'Joker' Sequel With Joaquin Phoenix

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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 .

In June, Warner Bros. announced the full title of ’s sequel along with the release date. The follow-up film is set to hit theaters Oct.

4, 2024 -- exactly five years after the original’s release date. was Batman’s arch nemesis’ (Arthur Fleck’s) origin story as he goes from comedian to villain.