The Joker and Harley Quinn are set to serenade audiences in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” but when, and what number of of unique songs shall be included within the movie, is a thriller.

Insiders aware of filming and early variations of Todd Phillips’ eagerly awaited sequel to “Joker” inform Selection the film leans closely in the direction of being “largely a jukebox musical,” because it integrates finally 15 reinterpretations of “very well-known” songs. One is claimed to be “That’s Leisure” from the 1953 musical “The Band Wagon,” famously related to Judy Garland. Nonetheless, there’s a door open for an unique tune (or two) to be added to the ultimate model. Particulars concerning who would pen the tracks, or sing the numbers are unknown. We do know, in response to sources, Hildur Guðnadóttir, the Oscar-winning composer of the primary “Joker” movie, is claimed to “infuse her distinctive, haunting [music] cues” into every quantity. Warner Bros declined to remark.

Jukebox musicals, identified for that includes in style songs, typically obtain field workplace success. Examples embody “Mamma Mia!” and “Moulin Rouge!,” the latter receiving eight Oscar nominations. “Joker 2” is predicted to interrupt the mildew of conventional musicals.

Particular particulars in regards to the plot of “Folie à Deux” haven’t been formally confirmed, however the movie is described as a drama with components going down in and round Arkham Asylum. Alongside Phoenix and Gaga, the forged contains Emmy nominee Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”), in addition to Oscar nominees Catherine Keener (“Being John Malkovich”) and Brendan Gleeson (“The Banshees of Inisherin”). Phillips collaborated on the screenplay with Scott Silver.

Selection reported that the funds for the sequel has neared $200 million, a big leap from the $60 million tag of the unique movie. The sequel is amongst Warner Bros’ most anticipated releases this yr, following the success of “Dune: Half Two” from director Denis Villenueve. The studio’s slate additionally contains George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (which is able to premiere on the Cannes Movie Pageant), Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and the animated “The Lord of the Rings: The Struggle of the Rohirrim.”

The primary “Joker” film, a Golden Lion winner on the Venice Worldwide Movie Pageant, grossed over $1 billion worldwide and led the Oscars with 11 nominations. Early discussions are underneath manner for a doable premiere at this yr’s Venice Movie Pageant, sources say.

Phoenix clinched the perfect actor award for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, a mentally unwell social gathering clown who makes his transformation into the famed DC villain. Gaga, a 13-time Grammy winner, has made a profitable transition to Hollywood, evident in her Oscar win for co-writing the unique tune “Shallow” (alongside Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt and Anthony Rossomando) for Bradley Cooper’s critically acclaimed “A Star is Born” remake in 2018. Gaga was additionally nominated for finest actress that yr, making her one among solely 4 people in historical past to obtain performing and songwriting nominations concurrently.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 4.