So we have some new behind the scenes footage and images from the early production on Joker
Folie A Deux, including a potential look at multiple jokers on the set of the Todd Phillips
new DC film. The footage could mean multiple things, especially if we consider the first
Joker movie and the mind of Arthur Fleck, who is of course an unreliable narrator. In this video,
I'm going to be going over the first looks at the film and giving my theories towards what
these images and clips could mean. Before I get into it though, if you want to keep up to date
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lets dive into the new footage and images from the set of Joker 2.
So Joker: Folie a Deux is now in production, and is currently filming in downtown LA.
We know that the first Joker was set in New York city and based on the behind the scenes
images that we're getting, they've seemingly turned LA into the streets of an NYC that we're
quite familiar with. And this could link into the other behind the scenes material that's
coming out of the filming there, because it could be an indication
towards some sort of hallicination for Arthur Fleck in the Joker sequel. I
will come onto that idea of this being a hallucination a bit further into the video,
but it's key to show some more of this footage before we discuss what it could all mean. So
star Joaquin Phoenix has been spotted during filming, back in heavy makeup for the Joker role,
but he’s not the only clown that's been spotted. And I'm not talking about Lady Gaga's Harley
Quinn, who is yet to be seen on set, no, I'm talking about the three different Jokers
running around the streets in a supposed chase sequence. We got footage of Arthur Fleck being
pursued on foot as well as multiple police vehicles pulling out in front of this chase.
On top of this, close up set photos gave us a better look at Phoenix, who is not wearing the
bright red suit, and is instead wearing a dusty grey one, and sporting smeared makeup. It's a
more grungier look at Arthur Fleck then we've seen before, and you can definitely tell that
when he's side by side with one of the other actors dressed up as a version of the character
we saw in the original Joker film. If we take the actor in the bright red suit and the one
with a follower's clown mask on, it seems on the surface that these would be followers inspired
by the Joker's actions at the end of that first film. Of course the rise of the Joker let to a
rise in followers too, but based on the unreliable state of Arthur Fleck in that
narrative, the question that remains involves whether this set footage from
Joker 2 is reality or not. So let's now discuss the multiple options
when it comes to what all of this footage and images could mean.
So in the most telling sequence that was caught on video, we clearly saw that Arthur jumps out
of the back of a vehicle and into the middle of traffic, where a cameraman then follows him
as the other clowns chase him up the street. One is wearing Arthur’s Joker iconic suit while the
other has a clown mask on, and like I said before, it looks like one of the inspired
followers from the end of the first film. So the two main scenarios that get brought up from
this are one, a potential dream sequence with Arthur being pursued by different sides of
his damaged mind, or two, something that is actually happening in real life. If it turns
out to be the later, which it still very well could be, then perhaps Arthur has been kidnapped
by imitators who want him to lead the rising movement from the end of the last film. Of course,
Arthur’s actions did inspire those all over Gotham City, when it comes to what we saw
onscreen, but again, the question is, was that all in his own mind. If it turns out that it's
in reality, then it makes sense that others inspired by what the Joker symbolizes would
continue to cause trouble, even after Athur was put in Arkham state hospital. If this is the
route that's been taken, then you'd expect that either the followers have broken him out of
the hospital, or maybe even Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn has been apart of that insome way shape or
form too. So that's one potential theory that I think we could be seeing. But the other
option is probabaly the one that I'm most inclined to believe in, and I'm basing that
on what we're seeing here and obviously the mind of Arthur Fleck. I mentioned before that the
choice of filming in LA rather than New York seems quite weird considering that you think
they'd want to film in New York city to capture the authenticity. But like with the multiple
Jokers, and the weird approach that this behind the scenes footage seems to be conveying,
it makes me believe that this is some kind of hallucination. Maybe
that's why they are actually filming in the streets of LA,
so that it gives off a weird aesthetic to everything that's being captured. My best
guess, and of course this is just a theory, is that most of this movie
could take place within Arkham State Hospital, and the scenes outside of that could be hallicinations
or musical numbers that extend on the psychology of Arthur Fleck. So essentially my
theory is that most of the reality of the movie takes place within the hospital between
Arthur and Gaga's Quinn, and then the fractured parts of Arthur's mind and maybe even Harley
Quinn's are portrayed through these kinds of dream sequences that we're currently seeing on
the streets of LA. For all we know this might even be the first scene of the film, because
back in Joker 2019 the film began with a chase sequence, in which Arthur was chased and beaten
by bullies. What if now we're essentially seeing the reverse to that, with him being
chased by followers who love him in a dream like sequence. I think that would be a cool
play on what this sequel is going to be about, and similar to that first Joker movie, it really
spells out to us the position that Arthur Fleck is currently in. Again though, this is all just
theories and I really love that they've started filming with this kind of scene, because
it keeps the fans guessing, without giving us any of the big reveals that we'll likely get.
Of course, of the main actors, we've only seen Joaquin Phoenix so far, and in the film itself,
the actor is going to be joined by actress Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener,
Jacon Lofland, and Harry Lawtey. Zazie Beetz is also apparently returning as Sophie, and
she seemed to meet quite a mysterious end in the first film. So it’s also possible that we could
see her character back as Arthur’s fantasy version of Sophie. So there's lots of directions
that they could go with this sequel and it's definitely a smart choice to get people talking
about this, and no one has a clear idea of what's going on. But what it has done is created interest
in how all of this links together. I don’t think we should expect a straightforward
sequel with Joker Folie a Deux, as it seems that the film will be bringing more musical numbers,
even if they are done in a typical Joker way. In the first film, we had some iconic
musical moments like with the dance down the stairs and the bathroom scene, and I'm
sure that this time around, they are going to try and top that, especially if they add a musical
performer like Lady Gaga to the production. But when it comes to the approach, we'll just have
to wait and see. What this behind the scenes footage really tells us, is that Joker 2 is
going to really try mix things up creatively,
and aim for a unique sequel by approaching multiple genres in a comic book sequel.
But that was my video discussing the new behind the scenes looks at Joker 2. Again, knowing
Todd Phillips first Joker film, this footage of multiple Jokers could be anything, and until
we get an idea of the plot itself, it will likely remain a mystery. But it does look intriguing,
and it's something that reminds of how this Joker sequel is looking to do something wild
following the original from 2019. I don't think this is going to be a conventional sequel,
and I don't think it's going to be a straight up musical like some people are worried about too.
Yes it sounds like it's going to lean more into those musical moments, but the original film did
have some great examples of doing that well. So we'll just have to see what all of this
means in the time ahead, and hopefully it's a sign that Joker Folie A Deux is going to be a
very creative comic book movie in the vein of things we've seen in recent times from DC
Elseworlds movies. But let me know down below in the comments section what your thoughts
are towards all of the new footage and images, and whether you think we are seeing multiple
jokers as hulicinations or actual inspired followers.
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