Lady Gaga Is "On a Different Level,” Says 'Joker 2' Director Todd Phillips

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn Kiss

During a recent press event attended by Collider's Steve Weintraub, Joker: Folie à Deux director Todd Phillips and co-writer Scott Silver opened up about the process of bringing Lady Gaga on board for the highly anticipated sequel. The conversation revealed fascinating insights into how the multi-talented star was cast in the role, and Phillips shared his thoughts on what makes Lady Gaga such a unique presence on set.

The Lightbulb Moment for 'Joker: Folie á Deux' Silver recalled the moment Phillips suggested Gaga for the role. "He said, 'This is gonna be crazy, but how about Lady Gaga?' I was like, 'Oh my god, it’s perfect. Of course!'" Phillips then shared the moment when he and Phoenix, who reprises his role as the Joker, met with Gaga to discuss the project. "Then Joaquin and I went out to Malibu where she was, and we had a meeting with her, and we talked to her. It was really kind of amazing." The director also spoke candidly about the unique presence that Gaga brings to a project, saying:

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