Joker: Folie a Deux
Summary
As seen in 2019’sJokerand the upcomingJoker : Folie áDeux , there ’s a belittled yet implausibly dynamic collection of character from the existingBatmanmythos . focalize on the disruptive Arthur Fleck and his dark pedigree into becoming one of Gotham ’s most dangerous scoundrel , theJokerfilms from director Todd Phillips are unlike any other DC movies . Likewise , , the portraiture of the characters used are implausibly unique as well .
In 2019’sJoker , Arthur Fleck ( Joaquin Phoenix ) transforms from a struggle comedian with uncontrollable laugh episodes into a black symbol for all those in Gotham who ’ve maturate disenfranchised and angry with the city ’s moneyed and elite . Despite his various slaying , Arthur Fleck ’s Joker is reckon by many in Gotham as an picture , one who looks to be go on tryout as seen in trailers for2024’sJoker : Folie á Deux , as well as finding love with Lady Gaga ’s novel version of Harley Quinn . To that ending , here are all the known Batman characters that have been , or will be , in theJokermovies .
Here ’s every Modern DC pic affirm as in development by WB for 2024 and onwards , include release dates and where they belong to in the enfranchisement .
Joker
Arthur Fleck
While many compelling versions of the Joker have make out before Joaquin Phoenix ’s looping , none have had as much twisted dimension and as big of a dark-skinned spotlight . 2019’sJokeracts as an in - deepness role study , though one that does not come out the inculpation on Arthur Fleck ’s shift not on a vat of acid as seen in the original comics . Instead , the fault seemingly lie with society itself whom the crazy Arthur accuses of neglecting and advertise him into the darkness he ’s embraced as a unexampled source of exemption .
To make matters forged , many begin to sympathize and relate to Arthur ’s natural process and slaying , rallying behind him as a symbol of Gotham ’s underlying fermentation . Joker effectively inspires a move that throws the city into chaos , which in good turn grants him the love and adoration he never receive as Arthur . As such , it ’s certainly a unequaled and multi - faceted origin for the Joker equate to the funnies and past sieve portrayals , repeal the whodunit of the man the Clown Prince once was the bulk of preceding versions keep more ambiguous .
This notably admit Arthur ’s belief that Thomas Wayne is his illegitimate don who had an matter with his mother when she worked for the Wayne Family . While this is repeatedly denied by those such as Alfred Pennyworth and Thomas himself , the blunt rejection engender even more defeat on Arthur ’s part toward Gotham ’s elite . To that end , Joaquin Phoenix ’s Joker is very much a intersection of Gotham ’s own making in this universe of discourse . While the origins are quite different with far more facets than are typically attend , the issue is still a Joker who ’s align with preceding iterations of the classical Batman villain .
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Harley Quinn
New Origins for Folie à Duex
Lady Gaga ’s Harley Quinnis sic to make her debut in 2024 ’s upcomingJoker : Folie á Deux . In the original DC Comics , Harley Quinn was once Dr. Harleen Quinzel , a head-shrinker at Arkham Asylum who becomes so infatuated with the Joker that she fall in erotic love and breaks him out , becoming a longtime love pastime and partner as they sow in criminal offence and topsy-turvydom all over Gotham . However , it looks as though Harley ’s origins will be quite unlike in the approaching alive - action DC Elseworlds flick .
As seen in trailers forFolie á Deux , it appears as though " Lee " is a fellow inmate at Arkham State Hospital . Likewise , it seems as though she was admitted sometime after the howler construe at the end of the firstJoker , having been deep move and inspired by Arthur ’s Joker to embrace her own darkness . believe that he can do anything , it will be fascinating to see how Harley and Arthur ’s romance will get along , both within the halls of Arkham and well as on the outside .
Furthermore , Joker 2’sunique status as a jukebox musicalshould leave in some impressive sequences as Harley and Arthur verbalize their feelings and belike develop their family relationship through Sung dynasty . That allege , one had to question how long their relationship might last . After all , the Joker / Harley relationship both in the comic and on - screen has traditionally been quite toxic , result in an eventual break - up with Harley finally becoming more of an anti - hero .
Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips' critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker. Reprising his Academy Award-winning performance as the failed comedian Arthur Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC character alongside Lady Gaga, who makes her debut as Joker’s lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe.
Harvey Dent
Prosecuting Joker’s Trial?
While he ’s yet to be feature on - silver screen , it ’s been support thatGotham DA Harvey Dent will have a role inFolie á Deux , the future Batman baddie get laid as Two - Face . In the original comics , Harvey Dent puzzle out in bicycle-built-for-two with Batman and Jim Gordan during the Dark Knight ’s other years to take down get up crime in the city . However , Dent finally paid the toll for his efforts to add justice to Gotham with Elvis being splosh on half his font . This give out Harvey who became the new villain Two - Face , consider that true justice only add up from the pure chance of a coin toss .
Now , subtitles fromFolie áDuex’ssecond trailer have sustain what ahead of time set photos from 2023 already ride : Harvey Dent will be heavily involved in theJokersequel , most potential as a prosecutor during Arthur Fleck ’s trial . At the very starting time of the dawdler , Dent can be heard saying:“They believe Arthur Fleck to be some variety of martyr . Well , he ’s not . He ’s a monster . “This confirm that Joker still has his followers , even after his arrest and immurement at Arkham . As such , Joker ’s upcoming trial run is the sodding backdrop for Dent ’s launching in this version of Gotham .
Thomas Wayne
Former Gotham Mayoral Candidate
As seen in 2019’sJoker , Thomas Wayne was introduced as the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and an upcoming mayoral campaigner . As one of Gotham ’s plenteous and most powerful citizen , Thomas Wayne angered many small - year citizen after he publically condemned Arthur Fleck ’s execution of three Wall Street guys who process for Wayne Enterprises who attack him:“Those of us who made something of our lives will always look a those who have n’t as nothing but clowns” . This prompted many to line up up as buffoon just like Arthur was dressed , finally result in their rally behind him when he finally becomes Joker for the Murray Franklin Show .
While Thomas Wayne has been a mayoral candidate in the comics and with past version on - concealment , none have appeared as antagonistic asJoker’sversion played by Brett Cullen . This also includesThomas ' blunt rejection of Arthur ’s beliefs that he ’s his fatherbased on his mother ’s delusions . Ultimately , the closing of Thomas Wayne ’s bow in 2019’sJokeris his decease alongside his wife during the riots cause by Joker ’s televise murder of Murray Franklin ( Robert de Niro ) , his death presumably motivating his son Bruce to eventually become Batman just like in the comedian .
Martha Wayne
Killed Alongside Thomas During The Joker Riots
Only have two brief appearances in 2019’sJoker , Martha Wayne ( Carrie Louise Putrello ) appears with Thomas at the theaterjust before Arthur approaches Thomas in the bathroom about being his illegitimate father . She then appear during the Gotham wow alongside Thomas and Bruce . As the bacchanal uphold to escalate , the Wayne fellowship exits the theater and tries to fend off the violence by cutting into an alley , only for a clown - prune rioter to follow them . Killing Thomas first , the rioter then breaks Martha ’s bone necklace just like in the comic before shoot her as well .
Bruce Wayne
Gotham’s Future Dark Knight
Before the bath affray with Thomas , Arthur Fleck had set about to meet with the man he consider was his father at Wayne Manor . This lead in a fated meeting between himself and Bruce Wayne ( Dante Pereira - Olson ) , long before either of them would become nemeses and major DC icons . bear witness Bruce magic tricks from behind the gates of Wayne Manor , a rather unsettling second takes place when Arthur uses his thumbs to make Bruce smile , seeing as how the future Joker had yet to make the next Dark Knight smile .
alike , the 2019 movie finish with some cardinal poetical symmetry . The same dark Arthur becomes Joker is the same Nox Bruce is set on his path to become Batman . As such , it will be interesting to see if youngBruce Wayne will be featured at all in the upcomingJoker : Folie á Deux . Perhaps he and Alfred will be in attending at Joker ’s trial .
Alfred Pennyworth
The Wayne Family Butler
After Arthur fails to make Bruce smile at the Wayne Manor gates , Batman ’s close butler Alfred Pennyworth ( Douglas Hodge ) get to protect his young armorial bearing from the apparent stranger . Upon realizing that he ’s the son of Penny Fleck , Alfred counsel that Arthur impart the attribute , while also telling him that his female parent was disruptive and deluded , something Thomas ends up confirming once Arthur finally get to him at the theater . Angered , Arthur did put his hands on Alfred ’s throat before ultimately letting go and running off .
Honorable Mention: Gary
Possibly A Version Of Gaggy
With the pig inquire Arthur ’s former clown company , Randall ( Glenn Fleshler ) and Gary ( Leigh Gill ) visit Arthur to see what he has or has n’t told the constabulary . Preparing for his introduction on the Murray Franklin show , Arthur has become completely mad , resulting in his murder of Randall . However , Gary is finally spared and Fleck lets him go , having been the only one who was nice to Arthur . As a working goof with dwarfism , Gary could be theJokermovie ’s version of DC ’s Gaggy , Joker ’s first pal from the comics before Harley Quinn ( though that ’s mainly just speculation ) .
turkey : Folie á Deuxreleases in theaters on October 4th .
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turkey : Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips ' critically acclaimed comic Word of God thriller Joker . reprise his Academy Award - acquire performance as the failed comic Arthur Fleck , Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC theatrical role alongside Lady Gaga , who makes her introduction as Joker ’s lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe .
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October 4 , 2024
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