Get ready to dive back into the twisted world of Arthur Fleck, as the new teaser for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ gives us a glimpse into his ongoing identity crisis and the blossoming romance that might just be his downfall.
The teaser opens with a chilling scene featuring TV personality Paddy Meyers (Steve Coogan) asking Arthur if he prefers to be called Joker. Arthur then recounts the night he murdered talk-show host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro), reflecting on how much has changed since then. “I’m not alone anymore,” he states, as the footage shifts to his budding relationship with Lady Gaga’s Lee Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn.
The duo embarks on a dangerous and darkly romantic journey, as Arthur faces trial for his crimes. The cast is packed with talent, featuring Catherine Keener as Maryanne Stewart, Brendan Gleeson as Jackie Sullivan, Harry Lawtey as Harvey Dent, and Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond.
Director Todd Phillips, who also helmed the 2019 hit ‘Joker’, returns for this sequel, which he co-wrote with Scott Silver. The first ‘Joker’ film, an R-rated psychological thriller, achieved massive success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and winning two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ had its premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, where it received mixed reviews. Despite the polarizing reception, the film is expected to be a box office hit, with projected opening weekend earnings of over $115 million domestically.
Get ready to witness the descent of Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn into madness when ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ hits theaters on October 4, 2024. Tickets are now on sale at Fandango.
