Just days after Joker 2: Folie À Deux (42%) hit theaters , a film that stars Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and includes Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, the singer and actress has shared details about her experience on set, revealing that, despite the film’s dark themes, working alongside Phoenix was “a really fun experience,” with days full of laughter and an unexpectedly light atmosphere.
What was it like working alongside Joaquin Phoenix?
Lady Gaga, who plays Harley Quinn in ‘Joker 2’, described her experience with Joaquin Phoenix as one of the most memorable aspects of filming. The actress told Mirror that despite the film being full of dark and complex moments, the atmosphere on set was surprisingly relaxed and fun. “My fondest memories of filming are those days when we couldn’t stop laughing. Joaquin and I shared many moments of hysterical laughter,” Gaga said.
The singer and actress also praised Phoenix’s boldness, calling him “one of the most talented and natural actors of all time.” According to Gaga, Phoenix is not afraid to take risks and try new things in each scene, which allowed her to feel more free and creative during filming. Even though ‘Joker 2’ explores complex and dark themes, Gaga stressed that the creation process was anything but somber. “There was a lightness to everything we did,” she added.
Lady Gaga and her interpretation of Harley Quinn
Gaga has revealed that playing Harley Quinn allowed her to connect with a part of herself that she has rarely shown to the public. She described her character as a broken and dangerous anti-heroine, but at the same time has a deep fear of losing the Joker. “What I loved about taking on this role was being able to show a part of myself that I was maybe too embarrassed to share with the world,” the actress confessed.
Gaga also highlighted how many women can relate to Harley Quinn, especially with her fear of losing someone they love, even if the relationship is unhealthy. “I think we’ve all been through that experience of feeling broken, but we keep going, even in the midst of the storm,” she explained. For her, the challenge of playing Quinn was figuring out what drives her to keep going, despite being clearly broken inside.
How does Gaga and Phoenix’s chemistry influence the film?
The relationship between the characters of Joker and Harley Quinn is central to ‘Joker 2: Folie à Deux’, and Gaga noted that the chemistry with Phoenix was key to bringing this dynamic to life on screen. She explained that for her, Joker and Arthur are two separate entities, and her character is obsessed with the former but loves the latter. This duality is something Gaga hopes women can understand and empathize with.
The actress said she was drawn to Todd Phillips’ script and direction from the start, and was deeply moved by Phoenix’s performance in the first film, making her decision to join the project an easy one. “The essence of the first film was the story of someone misunderstood, and that’s something I relate to deeply,” Gaga said, noting the importance of showing that emotional complexity in the sequel.
‘Joker 2: Folie à Deux‘ was released on October 4, 2024, and contains an even deeper and more chaotic vision of the Gotham universe, with the chemistry between Phoenix and Gaga being one of the film’s strong points.
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