“Joaquin Phoenix Reveals the Shocking Secrets Behind His Grueling 50-Lb Transformation for ‘Joker’!”
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Taking place two years after the events of Joker, Folie à Deux reportedly adds a brand-new musical element to the story of the agent of chaos.
“Failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while in Arkham State Hospital,” the movie’s synopsis reads on IMDb. “Upon release, the pair embark on a doomed romantic misadventure.”
The Joker and Harley Quinn are two iconic villains from DC Comics, often seen as a chaotic duo. The Joker, Gotham’s infamous criminal mastermind and arch-nemesis of Batman, is known for his unpredictable and violent nature.
Actors can lose weight for roles, as exemplified by Matthew McConaughey, who lost weight for Dallas Buyers Club
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Harley Quinn, originally Dr. Harleen Quinzel, was a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who fell in love with the Joker while treating him. Their relationship is toxic and manipulative, with the Joker frequently abusing and exploiting Harley.
Despite this, Harley remains infatuated with him for much of their story, though she eventually begins to break free from his control, finding her own identity and independence.
Joker: Folie à Deux also stars Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Zazie Beetz, and it is set to premiere in theaters on October 4.
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It is common for actors to lose weight for roles to meet the physical demands of their characters. For instance, both Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto lost significant weight for the 2013 biographical drama film Dallas Buyers Club, where they played dying AIDS patients.
