Joaquin Phoenix will star alongside Lady Gaga in upcoming Warner Bros. sequel Joker: Folie à Deux from director Todd Phillips, and we’ve got more casting news today.
The Wrap reports that Jacob Lofland (Mud, “The Son”) has landed “a key Arkham Asylum role, according to an an individual with knowledge of the project.”
We recently learned that Zazie Beetz is also in talks to reprise the role of Sophie Dumond from Joker, while Brendan Gleeson (“Mr. Mercedes”) is also part of the ensemble.
Catherine Keener (Get Out, “Brand New Cherry Flavor”) recently joined the cast as well.
The sequel brings Joker back to theaters on October 4, 2024.
Filming is expected to kick off in December of this year.
“Folie à Deux” is the term meaning “shared psychosis” or “shared delusional disorder,” which is likely a reference to the fact that Lady Gaga is playing Harley Quinn.
Todd Phillips and Scott Silver are writing the sequel to the hit 2019 movie.
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