Complete Cast List for Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to the DC hit, is set to hit theaters soon. This exciting follow-up to the 2019 film sees Joaquin Phoenix returning as Arthur Fleck, continuing the story of this complex character. Joining him is Lady Gaga, making her debut in the DC universe as Harley Quinn.

The excitement surrounding Joker: Folie à Deux was amplified with the release of an intriguing trailer in July, showcasing fantastical musical sequences and the evolving relationship between Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn. After a two-month wait, the film is finally here and has received a mixed reception from critics.

The Complete Cast List of Joker: Folie à Deux

Here is the complete cast for the Joker sequel:

Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck / Joker

Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, a mentally unstable and nihilistic figure characterized by his clown persona, who once aspired to be a stand-up comedian and worked as a party clown.

Joaquin Phoenix is well-known for his unconventional and intense roles. His illustrious career includes numerous accolades, such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Notably, he garnered an Academy Award nomination for his role as Commodus in Gladiator (2000). Other significant films in his portfolio include Signs (2002), The Village (2004), Hotel Rwanda (2004), and Walk the Line (2005).

After a short hiatus, Phoenix returned to the big screen in The Master (2012) and Her (2013). He also won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his compelling performance in You Were Never Really Here (2017).

More recently, he portrayed the eponymous character in Joker (2019), earning the Academy Award for Best Actor, and has appeared in C’mon C’mon (2021), Beau Is Afraid (2023), and Napoleon (2023).

Lady Gaga and Harleen “Lee” Quinzel / Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn, a patient at Arkham State Hospital, develops a complicated and ultimately toxic obsession with Arthur. Oscar-nominated Lady Gaga takes on this iconic role in Joker: Folie à Deux.

Lady Gaga is celebrated for her multifaceted talents as both a singer-songwriter and actress. She burst onto the music scene with her debut album, The Fame, featuring hit singles like “Just Dance”and “Poker Face.”Following this, her subsequent albums have all topped the US Billboard 200 charts.

Her acting career began with the miniseries American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–2016), followed by her acclaimed role in the musical film A Star Is Born (2018). She later starred in House of Gucci (2021) and is now adding Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) to her impressive resume.

Remarkably, Lady Gaga is the first woman to receive an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award all in a single year.