Joker: Folie à Deux is the exciting sequel to the popular movie Joker, directed by Todd Phillips. The film continues the story of Arthur Fleck, the troubled man who becomes the Joker. In this new part, we see Arthur falling in love with Lee Quinzel, his biggest fan, and the movie mixes dark Gotham scenes with colorful musical numbers as they go through different emotional moments. The film shows how Arthur struggles between his two personalities—Arthur Fleck and the Joker.
Where was Joker: Folie à Deux filmed?
The shooting of Joker: Folie à Deux took place in different places, including Los Angeles, New York, and New Jersey. The main filming started on December 11, 2022, and finished by April 6, 2023. Joaquin Phoenix, who plays the Joker, shared that Lady Gaga, who plays Lee Quinzel, suggested they perform the musical scenes live. Although Joaquin was hesitant at first, Lady Gaga supported him a lot during the process. Let’s look at the key locations where the movie was filmed:
New York City, New York
One of the most important places where Joker: Folie à Deux was filmed is New York City. New York is often used in films to show Gotham City because Gotham is inspired by New York. The famous “Joker Stairs,” which appeared in the first Joker movie, come back again in this film. This time, Harley Quinn is seen dancing on these stairs, following in Arthur Fleck’s footsteps. The stairs are in the Bronx area, connecting Shakespeare and Anderson Avenues at West 167th Street.
The Bronx is used to show the poorer parts of Gotham in the movie. It gives the feeling of how Gotham City is full of struggling people. Even in other Gotham-based films and series like HBO’s The Penguin, the Bronx areas are used to show tough neighborhoods.
Another important place in New York is the New York County Courthouse. This building appears in the movie when Arthur Fleck is taken to court for his crimes. The grand steps of the courthouse, located at 60 Centre Street, are shown in the movie as being covered in graffiti while crowds gather in support of Arthur Fleck.
Belleville, New Jersey
In Belleville, New Jersey, a special location was used to show Arkham Asylum, where Arthur Fleck is held captive. The Essex County Hospital, located on 520 Belleville Avenue, was transformed into Arkham Asylum. The hospital was built a long time ago to treat people with infectious diseases. In the movie, it became the scary and dark place where Arthur meets Harley Quinn.
The film crew made a lot of changes to the hospital’s appearance. They added barbed wire fences, searchlights, and signs to give the hospital a more intense and prison-like look. In March 2023, people living nearby noticed the hospital glowing in an amber light, with smoke and searchlights everywhere. This is probably when they shot the scene where Joker and Harley Quinn plan their prison break.
The Essex County Hospital has been used in other films as well, such as A Beautiful Mind, because it looks very impressive and dramatic.
Los Angeles County, California
In Los Angeles County, many indoor and musical scenes of Joker: Folie à Deux were filmed at Warner Brothers Burbank Studios. This famous studio, located at 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, is well-known for many popular movies. The musical numbers with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga were mostly shot here.
Lady Gaga was so committed to her role that she kept shooting even when her fingers started bleeding during one of the performances. Joaquin Phoenix also felt very tired after doing a tap dance routine, but seeing Lady Gaga’s dedication gave him the energy to continue. The studio is perfect for making musicals, and other famous films like La La Land and The Greatest Showman were also shot here.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) – Joker: Folie à Deux
Q: Where was Joker: Folie à Deux filmed?
A: Joker: Folie à Deux was filmed in several locations, including New York City, New York; Belleville, New Jersey; and Los Angeles County, California. Key places include the famous Joker Stairs in the Bronx, New York County Courthouse, Essex County Hospital in New Jersey (used as Arkham Asylum), and Warner Brothers Burbank Studios in Los Angeles.
Q: When was Joker: Folie à Deux filmed?
A: The filming of Joker: Folie à Deux began on December 11, 2022, and wrapped up by April 6, 2023. The production involved both outdoor and studio shooting in different locations.
Q: What is the release date of Joker: Folie à Deux?
A: Joker: Folie à Deux was released on October 4, 2024. The film is highly anticipated by fans of the first Joker movie.
Q: Who is in the cast of Joker: Folie à Deux?
A: The main cast of Joker: Folie à Deux includes Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck/The Joker and Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel (Harley Quinn). Other cast members include Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Brendan Gleeson, and Catherine Keener in supporting roles.
Q: What is Joker: Folie à Deux about?
A: Joker: Folie à Deux continues the story of Arthur Fleck, focusing on his relationship with Lee Quinzel (Harley Quinn). The film mixes dark Gotham City scenes with vibrant musical performances as Arthur, struggling with his split personalities, faces trial for his crimes.
