Joker 2: Lady Gaga's Unique Approach to Harley Quinn
Joker 2: Lady Gaga's Unique Approach to Harley Quinn
With the release of Joker: Folie à Deux, Lady Gaga introduces audiences to Lee Quinzel, her version of the Joker's love interest Harley Quinn from DC comic books. In an interview, Gaga revealed her significant changes to perform for the movie.
Abandoning Onstage Bravado
- Gaga stated, “All the showmanship, all the bravado of being on stage, all the things that I do as Gaga that come naturally to me, I tried to completely do away with those things.”
- She even unlearned singing techniques, admitting, “I tried to breathe incorrectly.”
A Breath of Fresh Air
The outcome is a character with a breathy and understated singing style, complementing Phoenix’s similar technique in their duets. The movie also showcases their shared affinity for mayhem.
Successor of the Multibillion-Dollar Phenomenon
*Joker: Folie à Deux* serves as a sequel to 2019’s Joker, which earned Phoenix an Academy Award and grossed over $1 billion worldwide. This success set the stage for this unexpected sequel, which premieres in theaters this Friday.
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