Joaquin Phoenix Reveals Why He And Lady Gaga Sang Live In Joker: Folie à Deux; It Wasn’t About ‘Perfect Notes’

As a lifelong fan of the DC universe, I must say that I am utterly thrilled and captivated by the upcoming masterpiece, Joker: Folie à Deux. The intricate blend of music, madness, and the enigmatic duo of Joker and Harley Quinn promises to deliver a cinematic experience like no other.


In a fascinating portrayal of two flawed, intricate, and mentally unstable characters who fit each other perfectly, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga brought their unique interpretations of the Joker and Harley Quinn to life in the much-anticipated film “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Remarkably, Gaga was willing to sing out of tune as that aligns with the authenticity of her character Harley.

According to an interview with Variety Phoenix, the film’s complex musical sequences weren’t primarily focused on hitting every note and pitch perfectly. Instead, Phoenix explained that it was crucial for them not to sing the songs in the conventional way found in typical musicals.

The purpose of those scenes wasn’t primarily focused on achieving “vibrato and flawless notes,” instead, it was about allowing Harley and Joker to express their feelings authentically within each scene, a trait that aligns with the unpredictable and ruthless nature of DC’s most notorious villains.

In the preceding movie, Joker’s startling act of violence left a profound impact, drawing numerous admirers, among them Harleen “Lee” Quinzell, also known as Harley Quinn (Gaga). During his time in the psychiatric ward of a prison, Fleck crosses paths with Harley, and the subsequent tumult is set to unfold once the movie premieres!

In other words, “Folie à Deux” is a follow-up to the 2019 movie “Joker,” which made over $1 billion worldwide. The upcoming film will delve into the consequences of the chilling murder committed by Arthur Fleck (a.k.a. Joker) of Gotham City’s beloved talk show host, Murray Franklin.

Despite being categorized as a musical, Lady Gaga disclosed that a majority of the musical sequences occur within the characters’ disjointed minds. In her own words, “Some parts are fantasy, others are part of the actual scene.” This blending of reality and imagination is said to challenge traditional genre boundaries.

Todd Phillips, the director, shared that they incorporated musical numbers not just to express Arthur’s emotions but also to portray a world reflecting their collective madness in a genuine way. As he put it, “We all have a unique and private connection with music, as if it serves as a soundtrack for our inner emotional journeys – a score that only we can truly hear.”

That’s what they tried to capture for Arthur and Lee through the musical numbers—“the music inside them,” he added. Joker: Folie à Deux will hit the theaters on October 4. 

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2024-08-20 21:37