Behind the Scenes Featurette for JOKER: FOLIE Á DEUX - "The Music Within"
Warner Bros. has released a new behind the scenes featurette for Joker: Folie À Deux, and it’s called “The Music Within.”
In the video, the cast and crew of the film discuss the music coursing through Arthur Fleck’s (Joaquin Phoenix) soul. Director Todd Phillips explains: “Arthur has music in him. That was a logical leaping-off point for the sequel.”
It’s explained that the music within Arthur is “messy and chaotic,” and it “expresses the complexity of love in a way that brings Arthur to life.”
The music is also performed raw and not the “most beautiful renditions of the songs.” Phoenix says that there was something very exciting about that.”
In the film, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
Arthur forms a strong relationship with Quinn (Lady Gaga) and together they embark on a journey filled with violence and music, because this movie is a musical.
The movie also stars Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, and Brendan Gleeson who will be playing undisclosed characters.
Joker: Folie á Deux is scheduled for release on October 4, 2024.