Studio Bosses Reportedly Wanted This A-Lister To Play Joker Before Joaquin Phoenix Was Cast

Joaquin Phoenix in Joker

After winning an Oscar for his performance in Todd Phillips’ Joker, Joaquin Phoenix is back in action as the iconic anti-hero in the new sequel Folie À Deux.

The new sequel pairs Joaquin with Lady Gaga, who puts her own unique spin on another Batman villain, Harley Quinn, with both stars performing big numbers in the musical follow-up.

While Folie À Deux itself has pretty much baffled critics, its two leads have both received a wave of praise for their performances in the film.