This is, to use the most obvious phrase on the table, not a joke: according to a new report, Oscar-winning singer-turned-actress Lady Gaga is in early negotiations to co-star as Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix. It is thought to be a musical.
That is a lot to digest. The Hollywood Reporter had the exclusive on the news, which is similar to what we know about the movie. Just about all we know for certain is that the film was a huge hit and a sequel seemed inevitable despite the fact that it was a stand-alone movie.
Lady Gaga is involved in all this. According to the trade, details on her character are being kept under wraps. In a different DC universe, there is a new version of Harley Quinn, which was most recently seen in the film The Suicide Squad. Why Gaga, other than her proven ability to vibrate at larger-than-life frequencies both while playing characters onscreen (House of Gucci, in which she co-stars with a certain other actor known for playing the Joker, and A Star is Born, the latter of which was produced byPhillips The sequel is said to be a musical according to sources.
Wow. Lady Gaga is expected to co-star in a live-action musical with the same nihilistic tone as the movie "Joker" The left-field carries with it a bit of danger and excitement, and I wonder if anyone thought the world would be on fire like it was. Is it just me or is it getting crazy out there? Do you think this news is good?
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