“Behind the Lens: Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga Unveil the Surprising Truths of Fame and Creativity in Exclusive Interview”
In an unexpected twist on the iconic tales of Gotham, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are back—this time, they’re belting musical numbers in the highly anticipated sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. Can you imagine a screenplay that’s half drama, half jukebox musical with a sprinkle of chaotic chemistry? Sounds wild, right? Well, The Onion took the opportunity to dig deeper into the behind-the-scenes antics and banter of these two larger-than-life talents as they navigated the tumultuous waters of collaboration and craft. Spoiler alert: it appears the duo cooked up playful dynamic on set amidst their delightfully absurd exchanges! So, how did they manage to create the magic—and mayhem—of the Joker narrative while also cracking jokes about “plots” and “weirdly” delivered lines? Guess we’ll just have to dive into the conversation. LEARN MORE.
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star and sing in the jukebox musical Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the controversial 2019 Academy Award-winning movie. The Onion sat down with the actors to discuss collaboration, chemistry, and craft.
The Onion: How would you describe your relationship on set?
Gaga: We had this really playful chemistry on set where I would say my lines and then Joaquin would say his but kind of weirdly.
Phoenix: Iâve never seen this woman before in my life.
The Onion: Was it fun to do a musical?
Phoenix: Every film Iâve ever done has been a musical, and every line Iâve ever said has been singing.
Gaga: No.
The Onion: What was your favorite part about making this film?
