Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career

Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career

As a longtime fan of both music and cinema, I must say that the upcoming sequel to Joker, featuring none other than Lady Gaga, has me absolutely thrilled! Having followed her career since her early days, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride seeing her take on such an iconic role.


Last month, I had the pleasure of debuting “Folie à Deux” at the esteemed 81st Venice International Film Festival, and just yesterday, it graced the screens of cinemas across the UK and the US.

On the other hand, the musical has elicited varying opinions from critics, but some spectators on social media are worried that Lady Gaga, aged 38, might be jeopardizing her acting career.

As a devoted fan, I have the pleasure of following the remarkable journey of Stefani Germanotta, who goes by the stage name Lady Gaga. In the gripping psychological thriller we find her portraying the character Harley, opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker.

Speaking about the platform once known as Twitter, a fan expressed: “All they needed was for Lady Gaga to perform. The movie lacked a storyline, only offering vibes. I’d appreciate having those 3 hours back #JokerMovie

In a different scenario, a delightful romantic musical featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga could have been created, one that audiences would have eagerly appreciated. However, under no circumstances should this production have been a sequel to ‘Joker’, nor should it have revolved around the characters Harley Quinn and Joker. Moreover, there was no suitable reason to make it part of the DC Universe.

Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career

Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career

An additional comment expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to make ‘The Joker 2’ into a musical rather than capitalizing on the potential of the story as seen in the first film, even though it could have excelled further. The individual felt this choice was made solely due to Lady Gaga’s involvement and lamented the potential loss of an exceptional Joker series.

‘The reviews on the Joker are so bad. Omg Gaga your acting career about to be over.’; ‘Lady Gaga and all this musical s**t were just a terrible idea for the joker sequel when the first was a blast.’;

‘It just felt a lil lackluster. I felt like I hung on as much as I could but the ending sent me. I think being a fan of both Gaga and the character joker had me interested but overall upset.’

Simultaneously, The Guardian stated that the anticipated Gotham sequel was criticized as being both claustrophobic and repetitive.

The sequel was labeled as both “daring” and “exceptionally creative,” with a distinctly unique style when compared to the initial version, according to Daily Mail.

After displaying a diverse style reminiscent of her Harley Quinn character, Lady Gaga’s fashion choices during the premiere of “The Joker: Folie à Deux” in Los Angeles have received a mix of positive and negative feedback.

In the upcoming venture, the performer will share the limelight with Joaquin Phoenix, aged 49, who graced the red carpet with her.

The movie serves as a follow-up to Phoenix’s 2019 box office hit, which was simply titled Joker.

Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career

The musical directed by Todd Phillips premiered in cinemas worldwide on October 4, after it had been shown internationally on October 2.

On Monday night, Lady Gaga made a striking entrance at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, wearing a dramatic black dress featuring flowing, satiny short sleeves.

She rocked bleached eyebrows and sported a red wig as she graced the red carpet solo.

Approximately a month prior to the sequel’s premiere, Joaquin commended Gaga for her ‘remarkable’ work in preparing for the movie.

At a Venice Film Festival news conference, when addressing his own weight loss for the Joker role, he mentioned: “Stefani has significantly reduced her weight as well.

The first time we worked together in rehearsals, you left for about a month, only to return noticeably slimmer.

He continued, ‘It was really impressive. It seemed very difficult.’

Gaga concurred, “Over time, I believe we evolved into our characters, constantly refining every little aspect.

In Arkham Asylum, she functions as a musical therapist. Regarding the movie featuring The Joker, she mentioned that we spent about two months perfecting the waltz scene, but it ended up feeling disjointed instead.

Phoenix expressed his delight in this manner: “For me, part of the pleasure was discovering unique interpretations of classic tunes that perfectly matched the personalities of the characters.

Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash from fans as they claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career

“What made it intriguing for us was its resemblance to the style of artists such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. We aimed to mimic their distinctive sound.

The blockbuster movie, “Joker,” has brought in over a billion dollars worldwide, making it the top-earning R-rated film ever produced.

In the thrill of it all, I found myself ensnared within the cold, stone walls of Arkham Asylum, where my beloved, enigmatic figure, Arthur Fleck, was now confined. The second chapter unfolds with him patiently waiting for the day to stand trial for his crimes, forever etched in our minds as none other than the infamous Joker.

According to a recent announcement, Arthur, who was grappling with his two distinct personas, didn’t just discover genuine affection but also uncovered the musical talent he had all along.

The Los Angeles premiere came nearly one week after Gaga announced her album Harlequin, which is a companion album to the film.

It features a 13-song track list including covers like That’s Life, Oh, When the Saints, and Smile.

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2024-10-04 13:04

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