Todd Phillip: Last News

Wilson Chapman editorThe clown prince of crime is set to make his return to the big screen — and it’s sounding weirder and weirder the more we hear about it.Released in 2019, Todd Phillip’s original “Joker” film presented a reimagined version of the classic “Batman” antagonist, following the character in his civilian identity of Arthur Fleck (played by Joaquin Phoenix) in a run-down ’80s version of Gotham. The film drew inspiration from Martin Scorsese films such as “Taxi Driver” and “The King of Comedy” in its portrayal of Arthur’s journey into madness, making it one of the more memorable comic book films in recent memory.Despite mixed reviews and moral panic at the time that the film would inspire real world violence, “Joker” was a box office success, grossing over $1 billion against a $62.5 million budget.

Lady Gaga has been seen for the first time as Harley Quinn as she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming Joker sequel.Director Todd Phillip recently released a never-before-seen screenshot of the performing pair in Joker: Folie à Deux, which is set to be released in October 2024.Lady Gaga could be seen on the left with her long blonde hair worn in a loose wavy updo as she stared intently into Joaquin’s eyes.READ MORE:Iggy Azalea pours sizzling curves into tiny slashed dress with Emily RatajkowskiHer striking features were highlighted by dark, furrowing brows and a beauty mark just under her eye.The singer seemed manic as she grabbed Phoenix’s face with her hands while he stared back at her with a smile on his face.Joker could be seen wearing the remnants of his clown makeup, a faint white wash across his face with a bright red nose, a mouth slightly upturned and curly brown hair framing his face.The characters' steamy scene captured their fated love and fan reaction has exploded online.Fans gathered on Twitter to comment on the new scene and gushed over their first taste of Lady Gaga as the iconic Harley Quinn.One wrote: "Interesting! Can’t wait to see how this plays out."Another typed: "God dammit, she’s perfect."A third fan tweeted: "If she can bring the craziness out, then she’s perfect for the role."According to reports, Joker: Folie à Deux is presented in the style of a musical, which has excited followers of the franchise.The film’s predecessor was released back in November 2019 and soon became both the most profitable comic book movie of all time and the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever.Warner Bros.