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Perhaps the most exciting part of «Joker: Folie à Deux» is how it’s set to be a jukebox musical. It’s a bold direction to take for a sequel to a film that grossed over $1 billion at the box office. In 2019, «Joker» caused fury among comic book fans and general audiences thanks to its mature, grounded depiction of mental health. With the sequel, audiences have little to no idea what director Todd Phillips is cooking up. Both the filmmaker and the cast have been quiet regarding concrete plot details, which is probably for the best so as not to spoil any major surprises.
Alleged «Joker 2» test screening reactions suggest that Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn is the standout this time around, making fans excited for the future of the franchise. It will be interesting to see if general audiences embrace the sequel’s daring direction. And for the film to succeed, audiences will have to show up in droves. The picture reportedly has a budget of $200 million, with Joaquin Phoenix and Gaga taking home $20 and $12 million for their roles, respectively. A $200 million budget isn’t odd for a major blockbuster, but seeing as the first film was brought to life with just $60 million, a lot is riding on this ambitious sophomore outing.
«Joker: Folie à Deux» hits multiplexes on October 4.
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