Steve Coogan pops up in ‘Joker 2’ trailer – and fans are very surprised

nme.com:

Joker 2 arrived this week (April 9) and fans were left surprised after comedian and actor Steve Coogan appeared in the first teaser of the film.Yesterday, Warner Bros.

released the first look at Joker: Folie à Deux, which will premiere in UK cinemas from 4 October.Joaquin Phoenix will resume his unique and complex portrayal of the iconic DC villain, a performance which earned him the Oscar for Best Actor in the movie.

In the second movie however, the character of Arthur Fleck/Joker is no longer alone, teaming up with his comic book sidekick and lover, Harley Quinn, who is played by Lady Gaga.Fans also spotted Coogan in the trailer who appears briefly in the 30-second teaser clip.It’s unclear who Coogan is playing, but footage shows the character questioning the joker implying that he could be a psychologist at the facility where the Joker is, or prison staff.

You can see the moment here:Fans on social media have been reacting to the news, with one writing “I can’t believe we live in a world where Steve Coogan and Lady Gaga are in a film together,” while another added: “Steve Coogan being in the Joker 2 trailer for 2 seconds is the strongest case for the film I’ve seen.