Lady Gaga unveils her unique interpretation of Harley Quinn
What's the story
In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, pop icon Lady Gaga revealed her unique take on the character Harley Quinn for the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux.
She emphasized that her portrayal is specifically tailored to this movie's context.
"You know my version of Harley is mine, and it's very authentic to this movie and these characters," Gaga stated, promising a completely new and fun experience for viewers.
Previous portrayal
Earlier, Margot Robbie expressed enthusiasm for Gaga's casting
"I've never done anything like I've done in this movie before, so it's all going to be completely brand new and really fun," added Gaga in the interview.
Meanwhile, Margot Robbie, who previously portrayed Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016), Birds of Prey (2020), and The Suicide Squad (2021), expressed excitement about Gaga's casting.
"It makes me so happy because...all I want is for (Quinn) to be one of those characters...(that)...gets passed from great actor to actor," Robbie told MTV News.
Movie details
'Joker: Folie à Deux' to star Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix
The upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux, directed by Todd Phillips, will feature Gaga opposite Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime.
This sequel to Joker is a musical produced by DC Studios, set for theatrical release on October 4.
The cast also includes Catherine Keener, Brendan Gleeson, and Zazie Beetz.
Interestingly, the film is part of DC Elseworlds and does not belong to the universe developed by Peter Safran and James Gunn at DC Studios.