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Lady Gaga posted the picture, which shows her holding her co-star Joaquin Phoenix's face.

Philips released a video teasing the movie in August, with silhouettes of both characters in an embrace. The film ended up with two Academy Awards - for best actor and best original score. On Tuesday, the Academy Award winner posted a photo on her social media pages, which shows her holding her Joker co-star Joaquin Phoenix's face.

Director Todd Phillips revealed Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in the first look at "Joker: Folie à Deux," to end Valentine's Day on a dark note.

"Joker" sequel is underway in New York and Los Angeles, set for an Oct. The critically acclaimed film earned 11 Oscar nominations, winning two awards – Phoenix won as best actor and Hildur Guðnadóttir took best original score. Gaga worked with Phillips on her starring role in "A Star Is Born," which Phillips produced. It has not been confirmed what role the singer/actress will be taking on. [ starring as Batman villain Harley Quinn](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/08/04/lady-gaga-joker-folie-a-deux-joaquin-phoenix-harley-quinn/10236839002/), a character most recently played in several DC movies by [Margot Robbie](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/30/the-suicide-squad-margot-robbies-harley-quinn-is-dating-again/5423494001/). [Lady Gaga](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/09/lady-gaga-u-s-chromatica-ball-tour-singer-defends-gay-marriage-abortion/10266229002/) ended Valentine's Day with a dark flourish, showing off the first look of her role in the "Joker" sequel on [her Twitter account ](https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/1625679599169576960?cxt=HHwWgIDRse6-yY8tAAAA)late Tuesday.

Director Todd Phillips unveiled the first image of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in the follow-up to the Oscar-winning comic book film.

[Gaga confirmed](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/lady-gaga-is-officially-starring-in-the-joker-sequel) that she was officially joining the cast of Joker: Folie à Deux. While it's still unconfirmed whether Gaga and Phoenix will be breaking into song during Joker: Folie à Deux, the first-look photo does seem to confirm that Gaga will be playing Harley Quinn (or at least a version of the character). [Cringey Sexcapades](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/sumner-redstone-in-love-the-cringey-sexcapades-of-a-horny-billionaire?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)of a Horny Billionaire [Cate Blanchett’s](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/cate-blanchett-tar-awards-insider?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Maestro Moment The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on October 4, 2024. Filming for Joker: Folie à Deux is reportedly underway in New York and Los Angeles. [Idaho Murder Victims](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/02/idaho-murders-victims-alleged-killer?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Lived and Loved As the Joker, Phoenix sports a contented, lazy expression, with classic “Joker” makeup smeared all over his face. The Oscar-winning pop star is [reportedly playing Harley Quinn](https://people.com/movies/lady-gaga-as-harley-quinn-for-the-first-time-in-joker-sequel-photo/), the Arkham Asylum psychiatrist who falls for the Joker and becomes his partner in crime. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and won two trophies: for Hildur Gudnadottir, who won for best score, and for Phoenix. “Happy Valentines Day,” wrote Phillips on Instagram; he's directing the sequel and co-wrote the script with Scott Silver. Send in the clowns.

Lady Gaga a partagé une première image d'elle dans le film Joker: Folie à Deux aux côtés de Joaquin Phoenix.

En 2022, l’actrice avait confirmé qu’elle devait jouer dans la suite du Joker. • À lire aussi:

En l'honneur de la Saint-Valentin, Lady Gaga a partagé une première image d'elle dans le film Joker: Folie à Deux aux côtés de Joaquin Phoenix.

En 2022, l’actrice avait confirmé qu’elle devait jouer dans la suite du Joker. • À lire aussi:

(CNN) -- Lady Gaga looks to be off the deep end with her new character. The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the "Joker" sequel, ...

Phoenix won a best actor Academy Award for the original 2019 DC film. [caption on the photo ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqnN5HrbEG/?hl=en)read simply, "Folie à Deux" with a joker emoji. The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the "Joker" sequel, "Joker: Folie à deux."