“Joker: Folie à Deux” will start filming in December and will have locations in Los Angeles and New York

One of the most anticipated sequels by comic book fans and especially those of DC, is undoubtedly the second part of the 2019 film. Joker. Directed by Todd Phillips, this time the film will be partially a musical in which Lady Gaga will participate and whose filming was announced to start in December.

It was Lawrence Shercinematographer of the first part and who is also involved in Joker: Folie a Deuxthe person who revealed details about the expected production and although it was known that production would start in the last month of the year, there was no confirmation from anyone close to the team.

The sequel is slated to hit theaters in 2024. (Warner Bros.)

In addition, the cinematographer revealed that the locations of the feature film will take place in the studios of Warner Bros. in Los Angeles and will have some locations in New York. Sher, who was also cinematographer on the DC movie Black Adam just released and starring Dwayne Johnsonwas a guest on the “Behind the Screen” podcast from The Hollywood Reportr, where he revealed the news.

Although Lawrence was asked on the podcast about his work on Johnson’s film, he also discussed his next project, which is the sequel to joker of 2019. During the interview, he revealed that the movie is scheduled to start in “five or six weeks” and will be filmed primarily in Los Angeles studios, but will also have scenes shot on location in New York.

Movie about the DC Comics villain
Movie about the DC Comics villain

This would make the film begin its production process at the end of the last week of November or the first week of December. The director of photography also took the opportunity to talk about Lady Gaga’s role in this franchise in which she will play Harley Quinn, the villain’s accomplice and girlfriend.

“She’s going to be a great fit in this movie and create a kind of magic similar to what Joaquin brought himself. The combination of the two will be exactly what we hope for, which is exciting, and we will find magic every day on set. Hopefully, we’ll have a bit of craziness there as well. We like it when there’s a little bit of chaos,” said Lawrence.

Movie about the DC Comics villain
Movie about the DC Comics villain

Since this project was announced at the end of 2019, the details of the sequel have been few and very sporadic, the secrecy that has been handled around the project has been great. Despite this, it is known that the film will continue with Joker in Arkham Asylum after the riots he caused at the end of the previous film and that the musical sequel will focus on the relationship between Joker and Harley Quinn.

So far the actors who have been confirmed for this new project are Brendan Gleesonthe two-time Oscar nominee Catherine Keener and a few days ago it also re-announced the incorporation of Harry Lawteyknown or participate in the series Industry from HBO. Phillips will return to direct the sequel from a script he wrote with Scott Silver.

Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn in this sequel. (REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci)
Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn in this sequel. (REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci)

The first installment of this story was a box office success, raising more than a billion dollars, in addition to getting 11 nominations for the 2020 Oscar, which made it the most nominated feature film of that year. Phoenix won the award for best actor for his portrayal of the title character.

Joker: Folie a Deux is scheduled for its theatrical release for the October 4, 2024. while that happens joker is available through hbo max.

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“Joker: Folie à Deux” will start filming in December and will have locations in Los Angeles and New York