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The first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux arrived and left some winks and oddities that probably went unnoticed.
So far in 2024, we’ve seen several films that have left us square-eyed and that have kept us on the edge of our seats. However, in the coming months There will also be highly anticipated titles that we want to see on the big screen almost every day, and one of them is in full swing Joker: Folie à Deux.
As you will remember, It was in 2019 when this production, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, hit theaters. This was a success and was controversial for the rawness, drama and background they brought to the origin story of Batman’s best villain (and one of the best of all time). I just want to tell you that it was nominated for several Oscars (although only Phoenix won for Best Actor).
The first trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux” has finally arrived with some curiosities and interesting details
Of course, as expected, many expected that there would be a sequel to this film. Especially because, unlike all the films planned for the DC Cinematic Universe, this film significantly refreshed this panorama (because it was not considered in this timeline). And after a long wait, it was confirmed that there would be a second part Joker: Folie à Deux.
Piece by piece, Warner Bros. Pictures released details about the production, which will feature the return of Phillips and Phoenix as well as none other than Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn. But what perhaps left many blank-eyed was the fact that there will be several musical numbers on the occasion, which of course caused some controversy among fans.
But after a long wait, rumors etc. The first trailer was released on April 9th Joker: Folie à Deux and in any case it left us with our mouths open (and also with a lot of questions and few answers), because in a few seconds they showed us several pictures that more or less let us see what this second part will be about.
But be careful, there are also a few details that you probably missed while watching this preview due to the excitement of the moment. Therefore Here we’ll tell you a few curiosities that you may not have noticed in the first preview of the new Joker film, which hits theaters on October 3rd.
The song that plays throughout the trailer
Ok, let’s start with something that some may have missed but is important. Throughout the trailer Joker: Folie à Deux We hear a song that accompanies the images of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s characters. While it may seem like just another song to soundtrack the preview, all indications are that there is an important purpose behind using this song.
The song is called “What The World Needs Is Love” and was first recorded in 1965 by pop-rock artist Jackie DeShannon.. Over the years, this song became an American anthem for world peace, even including speeches from figures such as John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
And then, Why did they include this particular song in the first trailer of? Joker: Folie à Deux? Well, everything points to the fact that like in the previous film, music will also play an important role in this sequel This particular song might contain some information about the film’s story.
“What The World Needs Is Love” is a cry of hope whose lyrics yearn for a more equal societyand that’s what Arthur Fleck is looking for because you’ll remember the emotional speech he gave Live with Murray Franklinmentioned that he wants to be loved by an increasingly cruel society. And maybe it’s meeting Harley Quinn that could finally give Joker some of the love he craves.
References to other musicals in “Joker: Folie à Deux”
Ok, since information about this surfaced Joker: Folie à Deux It was known that the film would contain musical elementswhich, as already mentioned, caused some controversy since not all audiences liked the idea of this genre being part of the story of one of the greatest comic book villains.
However, things got interesting with the release of the trailer. In the first film the influence of films like The King of Comedy And taxi driver by Martin Scorsese to tell the origins of Arthur Fleck. And on this occasion, everything indicates that the director also relied on other musicals to suggest his next plot.
We say this because several people noticed it In the first look at Joker: Folie à Deux there are references to musicals like One from the heart by Francis Ford Coppola, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg by Jacques Demy and there were even comparisons with La La Land by Damien Chazelleespecially in a few special scenes that showed us Arthur and Harley Quinn dancing through dream settings.
And although it still remains a mystery to what extent this is a musical film, The second part of Joker could certainly justify this tonebecause in the films of this genre The numbers range from a real moment (which could be gray or boring) to a more ethereal or fantastical moment where everything is wonderful. And Arthur Fleck’s disruptions definitely lend themselves to this.
Another origin story for Harley Quinn
It is well known that in the world of DC Harley Quinn is actually Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, who, after treating the Joker and delving into his thoughts and thoughts, falls completely in love with him. and fascinated by the ideas that run through her head about justice and chaos. So much so that she follows him in everything she thinks of, even though the love she feels is sometimes unrequited and the villain sees her as just another pawn in his game.
However, At least from what little we saw in the trailer Joker: Slide for twoit looks like Harley Quinn’s origin story is changing a bit. It’s not 100% confirmed, but from what they’ve shown us, they’re hinting at it Arthur knows her as just another patient at Arkham State Hospital and not as a doctor he’s driving insane. thanks to his manipulation.
This introduction to Harley Quinn deviates greatly from the source material. However, Harley’s enthusiasm for the Joker after meeting him in Arkham isn’t much different from what we know. Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn also fits perfectly into Todd Phillips’ continuity, as she too has apparently changed her perception of reality and admires Arthur’s actions. (He even does some of his gestures).
Finally, the literal meaning of the title Joker: Folie à Deux Is “Madness for two” and the trailer shows how Harley infects Arthur with her passion for music and he motivates her to give free rein to her darkest desires, increasing mutual instability into something that can only end in chaos for them and tragedy for others. In this sense, the Joker’s negative influence on Harley corresponds to the well-known story.
Strange fact: The preview also shows Harley Quinn walking down the same stairs we saw in the first film for a few seconds, a parallel that represents Arthur’s descent into madness..
The homage to other Joker suits in the comics
In details that perhaps went unnoticed Joker: Folie à Deuxwe couldn’t leave out a reference that we simply couldn’t miss: the outfits Arthur Fleck wears in the film trailer. And we don’t just say that because of the iconic red suit that we saw in the first part and that has become one of the most used Halloween costumes in recent times.
Actually, we mention it because In one of the scenes, the character of Joaquin Phoenix appears in a white suit very similar to the one we saw in the Joker in the comic series and the animated film. The dark knight returns. So if you’re fans of this epic tale of the Dark Knight, you’ll surely be thrilled by this little tease.
Will we see another character from the Batman universe in Joker: Folie à Deux?
Last but not least, we have to mention something that took a few seconds but definitely left us with a square eye because Everything indicates that he will have a special involvement and even some importance Joker: Folie à Deux a very famous character in the world of Batman.
In the trailer we see Arthur and Harley standing in front of a courthouse, surrounded and accompanied by people who sympathize with their actions. However, Many of these people carry cards with different messages and one of them mentions none other than Harvey Dent, known to all as Two-Face.…just like you read it.
How are you doing? Will they show us a young Harvey? Joker: Folie à Deux Or is it just an Easter egg to get us excited? That’s not clear yet, but what we do know is that a film full of drama, suspense and a lot of musicals awaits us. What other clue did you find in the film’s trailer?