Lady Gaga Is Reportedly In Talks To Star Opposite Joaquin Phoenix In Musical Sequel To ‘Joker’

Gaga is in early talks to star in the music sequel to the hit movie “Joker” opposite Joaquin Phoenix.

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She has received a lot of praise for her performances in “A Star is Born” and “House of Gucci.”

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Gaga will likely play the role of Harley Quinn, Joker’s former psychiatrist turned sidekick.

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Gaga’s Quinn would exist in a different DC Universe from Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Quinn.

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“Joker” director Todd Phillips revealed the title and script of the upcoming sequel on social media.

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Phillips included a photo of Phoenix reading the film’s script, even though Phoenix is yet to confirm being in the movie.

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The plot of the Joker sequel is still unknown, but it will be a musical.

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The first film broke the record for its opening weekend and grossed over a billion dollars worldwide.

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Phoenix won the Oscars award for Best Actor, and composer Hildur Guðnadóttir won for Best original score.

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