Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix Premiere Joker Sequel

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix have made a grand entrance at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of 'Joker: Folie a Deux,' arriving via private water taxi to enthusiastic cheers from fans. Directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel explores deeper themes of identity as Phoenix's Arthur Fleck meets Gaga's Harley Quinn while institutionalized. Phillips emphasized the need for bold storytelling, stating they aimed to create something as 'crazy and fearless' as the original film. The highly anticipated sequel is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion, five years after the original 'Joker' won the award. Amidst a star-studded lineup, anticipation is high for Gaga's fashion choices, recalling her iconic looks from previous festival appearances. The film is set to release in theaters in October, following its festival showcase.