Joker: Folie a Deux Can finally adapt a famous DC comic book scene that was teased in 2008s The Dark Knight. The first Joker is a hard-hitting drama set in a comic book universe. It doesn’t lean into the comic aspects of Gotham City, but it does include notable Batman characters like Thomas Wayne and a young Bruce Wayne. Joker 2 Could expand further into DC lore, especially with the addition of Harley Quinn. There may also be some famous villains who may appear while Arthur is locked in Arkham Prison.
like Joker: Folie à Deux Closer to its release, new images and details have been shared, giving a better look at what else is in the cast. A trailer shared on Instagram from Warner Bros. Including a brief glimpse at Harvey Dent, played by Harry Lawtey. Most people know Dent as the district attorney who turned into two-phase, however Joker 2His version is before his face is scarred after repair. However, it does Joker 2 The perfect opportunity to give the audience Dent’s comic book origins, a moment that was teased but altered by Christopher Nolan in The Dark Knight.
The Dark Knight includes a clever misdirect with Harvey Dent
The Dark Knight First introduced Aaron Eckhart’s Harvey Dent in a court, representing Gotham in a case against Salvatore Maroni. Dent asks one of Maroni’s men when the situation turns hostile. The witness pulls a gun on Harvey, who quickly disarms him and punches him in the face. It’s a perfect way to introduce Harvey as a ruthless lawyer who isn’t afraid to confront criminals, even if it puts his life in danger. however, The introduction is also a clever way of misleading many Batman comic book readers.
The Dark Knight is currently available to stream on Max.
Harvey Dent debuts in DC Comics in Detective Comics #66. His origins include a scene similar to the one where he is questioned by Maroni in court. However, instead of getting a gun pointed at him, Maroni throws acid in his face, which scars half his face, leading to his transformation into two-phase. This scene in The Dark Knight is a clever homage to his comic book origins, while misleading viewers familiar with the character. Dent turns into two-phase, but not until later in the film when his face catches fire during Joker’s explosion after getting gasoline on it.
Joker 2 could include Harvey’s tragic comic book origins, teasing the arrival of Two Face
In the new footage, Harvey speaks at a press conference, emphasizing the chaos that Arthur’s actions created in Gotham. He may be the lawyer who leads the opposition in Arthur Fleck’s trial, presenting an opportunity for Joker 2 to adapt Two-Face’s comic book origins. Either Arthur or another witness could throw acid in Harvey’s faceCreating more of Joker’s chaos and teasing Harvey’s eventual turn into two-phase.
Joker Might not get a third film, but the franchise isn’t averse to teasing future developments that audiences know are coming. in JokerThomas and Martha Wayne are killed in front of Bruce by a knight in a clown mask, putting a twist on Batman’s origins. The Joker series doesn’t need to introduce Batman at any point, but it’s an interesting way to tie the universe together. The same can be done with Harvey in Joker Folie à DeuxExpanded the roster of villains in Gotham.
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Todd Phillips
- Release date
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October 4, 2024
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Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey, Leigh Gill, Jacob Lofland, Sharon Washington, Troy Fromin, Bill Smitrovich, John Lacy, Ken Leung.
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138 minutes
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