<p>As the makers of <em>Jokers</em> announced its sequel set for 2024 release, speculations were rife that actress-singer Lady Gaga would essay the role of the clown prince's partner in crime Harley Quinn.</p>.<p>But now, the <em>Hold My Hand</em> hitmaker has confirmed her casting in the film by posting a musical teaser to social media.</p>.<p>The sequel, officially titled <em>Joker: Folie A Deux </em>will star Gaga opposite Joaquin Phoenix, returning to the role of Joker after winning the Oscar for best actor thanks to his performance in the 2019 first instalment, reports 'Variety'.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read- <a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/katy-perry-issues-public-apology-to-kim-kardashian-1133283.html" target="_blank">Katy Perry issues public apology to Kim Kardashian </a></strong></p>.<p>The teaser is set to <em>Cheek to Cheek,</em> the song Gaga famously covered with legendary singer Tony Bennett. Director Todd Phillips posted the screenplay's cover on Instagram back on June 7, revealing the <em>Folie A Deux</em> subtitle.</p>.<p>According to <em>Variety</em> the phrase refers to a shared delusional disorder, and Joker's only real companion - other than Batman, anyway - has been Harley, a character first created for <em>Batman: The Animated Series </em>in the early 1990s. The teaser, however, does not outright confirm Gaga is playing Harley.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read—<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/lady-gaga-dognapper-sentenced-to-four-years-in-us-jail-1132898.html" target="_blank">Lady Gaga dognapper sentenced to four years in US jail</a></strong></p>.<p><em>Phillips</em> original 2019 film <em>Joker </em>became a box office phenomenon grossing just over $1 billion worldwide to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history (unadjusted for inflation). Phoenix won the Oscar for his performance as did Hildur Guonadottir for original score.</p>.<p><em>Joker: Folie A Deux </em>will drop in theatres on October 4, 2024.</p>
<p>As the makers of <em>Jokers</em> announced its sequel set for 2024 release, speculations were rife that actress-singer Lady Gaga would essay the role of the clown prince's partner in crime Harley Quinn.</p>.<p>But now, the <em>Hold My Hand</em> hitmaker has confirmed her casting in the film by posting a musical teaser to social media.</p>.<p>The sequel, officially titled <em>Joker: Folie A Deux </em>will star Gaga opposite Joaquin Phoenix, returning to the role of Joker after winning the Oscar for best actor thanks to his performance in the 2019 first instalment, reports 'Variety'.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read- <a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/katy-perry-issues-public-apology-to-kim-kardashian-1133283.html" target="_blank">Katy Perry issues public apology to Kim Kardashian </a></strong></p>.<p>The teaser is set to <em>Cheek to Cheek,</em> the song Gaga famously covered with legendary singer Tony Bennett. Director Todd Phillips posted the screenplay's cover on Instagram back on June 7, revealing the <em>Folie A Deux</em> subtitle.</p>.<p>According to <em>Variety</em> the phrase refers to a shared delusional disorder, and Joker's only real companion - other than Batman, anyway - has been Harley, a character first created for <em>Batman: The Animated Series </em>in the early 1990s. The teaser, however, does not outright confirm Gaga is playing Harley.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read—<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/lady-gaga-dognapper-sentenced-to-four-years-in-us-jail-1132898.html" target="_blank">Lady Gaga dognapper sentenced to four years in US jail</a></strong></p>.<p><em>Phillips</em> original 2019 film <em>Joker </em>became a box office phenomenon grossing just over $1 billion worldwide to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history (unadjusted for inflation). Phoenix won the Oscar for his performance as did Hildur Guonadottir for original score.</p>.<p><em>Joker: Folie A Deux </em>will drop in theatres on October 4, 2024.</p>