Rumor is running rife that Lady Gaga might just be taking on the role of Harley Quinn
in the sequel to Joker — but what might she look like in the role?
And can she ever hold a candle to her iconic predecessor?
Keep watching to find out.
Considering the huge success of 2019's Joker, it might not come as much of a surprise to
learn that a sequel is in development.
More surprising, though, is the buzz from The Hollywood Reporter that indicates Lady
Gaga could be joining the film as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn.
Reportedly, the actress and pop star is in talks to appear in the film alongside Joaquin
Phoenix's Joker.
The title of the movie — Joker: Folie à Deux — suggests the movie will see Arthur
Fleck joined by a partner-in-crime, as the title refers to a medical term about shared
mental illness.
The Hollywood Reporter claims that Gaga's character name is technically being kept under
wraps, but it's difficult to say who else besides Harley Quinn she could be playing
in a potential sequel – especially one with this title.
Whatever happens, the sequel appears to be in good hands, as director Todd Phillips has
written the script with Joker co-writer Scott Silver, and Phoenix is expected to return.
Meanwhile, fans are already excited at the prospect of Gaga as Quinn — and one particular
piece gives a stunning look at how Gaga could look as Gotham's Queen of Crime.
In an artwork posted to Instagram, renowned fan artist Bosslogic posted an animated rendering
of Gaga as Harley Quinn, featuring a fresh take on the character's famous costume.
As one Instagram user commented:
"This looks badass.
Perfect combo."
Another said:
"Wooooo...
she's Amazing, nice work Boss."
Others, however, don't seem to be quite so convinced about Gaga's potential casting as
Harley Quinn.
While the musician has built an impressive acting resume in the last few years, she would
have some challenges to face if she were to step into the role — namely, the fact that
another actor has become practically synonymous with the character.
Even with the mixed reception to 2016's Suicide Squad, many fans were thrilled by Margot Robbie's
portrayal of Harley Quinn.
She went on to appear in her own spin-off and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad sequel,
and she's won praise for her performances each and every time.
While it may be hard to imagine another actress taking over the role, it's important to remember
just how many actors have played the Joker over the years.
Phoenix still managed to blow audiences away and nab a Best Actor Academy Award for his
2019 performance, even though the role had previously been brought to the screen by a
number of other actors.
Robbie herself suggested at one point that she needed a break from the role of Quinn;
in the run-up to the release of The Suicide Squad, however, she suggested she's ready
for more.
"Are you gonna take a little break from Harley?"
"No, I've had enough of a break.
I'm ready to do her again."
Of course, if Gaga does play Harley in the Joker sequel, she would not be a full replacement
for Robbie, because Robbie's Quinn exists in the DCEU.
Gaga would simply represent another version of Quinn from DC's expanding multiverse.
Lady Gaga's involvement isn't the only revelation to come out about Joker: Folie à Deux, however.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie could also end up being a musical.
It would certainly be an original way to follow up the original, and Todd Phillips' gamble
paying off with the first movie likely gave Warner Bros. some faith in trying something
different this time around.
While it wasn't a musical, Phillips and Gaga have worked on a music-heavy movie in the
past.
Phillips was a producer on Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born, the Oscar-winning film that
also gave Gaga a hit with "Shallow."
Whether Joker: Folie à Deux does end up being a full-blown musical or not, though, Gaga's
inclusion at least opens the possibility of including some kind of fitting musical element.
And hey, we already know Phoenix's Joker can dance, so this really could be a match made
in heaven – or at least, whatever Arkham Asylum's version of heaven might be.
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