Lady Gaga just confirmed for Joker 2 cast - we re not joking Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Lady Gaga just confirmed for Joker 2 cast - we re not joking By Henry T. Casey published 4 August 2022 Mr. J is about to have a Bad Romance (Image credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty/BFA/Alamy) It looks like the Joker 2 reports were true. Today, we found out that the DC Universe is going Gaga. The official Joker movie twitter account broke the news with a short clip featuring silhouettes of Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck dancing, with the following text appearing in the clip: "PHOENIX, GAGA, JOKER, FOLIE á DEUX, 10.4.24" The clip also shows Gaga's character, whom we can practically assume (it's not official, yet) is Harley Quinn, due to the early reports and the heart-shaped logo on her face. Joker: Folie à Deux October 4, 2024. Repost: Todd Phillips "Cheek to Cheek. 10.4.24" pic.twitter.com/eyZnHAAunZAugust 4, 2022See more Gaga (opens in new tab) herself shared the same clip. The Joker film account's tweet also has a little in-joke for Gaga's fans, saying "Cheek to Cheek," to reference Gaga's album with Tony Bennett of the same name. The fact that Joker and Harley's silhouettes are dancing to music may be the other huge Easter egg in the clip. When news of Gaga in talks to join the cast first broke earlier this summer, The Hollywood Reporter slipped this little tidbit in: "Sources say the sequel is also a musical." So, yes, in 2 years and 2 months, we'll (at least I will) hopefully be watching the oddest addition to DC's movies in ages. Not a part of the DCEU, and not destined for HBO Max (RIP, Batgirl), Joker 2 is possibly the most interesting upcoming DC movie. Analysis How is Joker 2 going to be a musical So, beyond this casting news, and the recently-tipped Oct. 4, 2024 release date, the biggest tidbit about Joker 2 slyly slipped from The Wrap (opens in new tab) yesterday (Wednesday, August 3). Supposedly "a lot" of Joker 2 will be set in Arkham Asylum, the psychiatric hospital in Gotham that is home to most of Batman's villains (until they escape, as they always do). This, if you ask me, is how a musical Joker movie makes sense. Where else other than Arkham's confines would villains breaking out into song make any sense? Of course, this is a perfect location for the film, as Joker and Harley met in Arkham, back when Harley was not a villain. There, she began as a psychiatrist named Dr. Harleen Quinzel. Once she got pulled into Joker's web of madness, however, she ditched her doctor's gear for the harlequin look, and various other aesthetics later on down the line. Unfamiliar with the character? Watch Harley Quinn or Batman: The Animated Series, or the Birds of Prey movie where Margot Robbie got to really have fun with the character after appearing in other DCEU movies. All three are on HBO Max. At least, we should say, while HBO Max is still the service it is. Yes, as the reports say, HBO Max may die, as Discovery Plus might take over and turn it into an HBO channel.Today's best HBO Max deals (opens in new tab)HBO Max with Ads - Yearly (opens in new tab)$69.99/year (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)at HBO Max - United States (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)HBO Max No Ads - Yearly (opens in new tab)$104.99/year (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)at HBO Max - United States (opens in new tab) Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Henry T. CaseySenior EditorHenry is a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans. Topics Streaming What to Watch See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1Amazon Prime Early Access Sale - best deals right now2Daily Quordle #258 - answers and hints for Sunday, October 93The best luxury mattress in 20224Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online tonight, channel and more5House of the Dragon episode 8 release date and time - how to watch online tonight1Amazon Prime Early Access Sale - best deals right now2Daily Quordle #258 - answers and hints for Sunday, October 93The best luxury mattress in 20224Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online tonight, channel and more5House of the Dragon episode 8 release date and time - how to watch online tonight