Francine Meisler, who was in charge of the casting of the movie "Joker: Folie á Deux", said that Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn was not originally her idea, but that the singer positively surprised her and that she is sure that she will "blow it away". the audience.
During her appearance at the International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, she revealed that the pop star was chosen by director Todd Phillips.
"She's really good in the movie, she'll blow you away. I didn't suggest her choice, it wasn't my idea. It was done by Todd Phillips before me. But I have to tell you that her performance is surprising and very good. I saw her and she was really I mean, I knew what she could do based on 'A Star Is Born,' but I thought it was easy for her because she basically just had to play herself. But this... Man, she's really good," Meizler said.
The main role in the movie "Joker: Folie á Deux" is played by Joaquin Phoenix, as well as in the first part from 2019.
"Joaquin is amazing, but for Lady Gaga to be able to keep up with him and be so real, that shows she's great," Meisler added. Gaga previously told "Access Hollywood" that the way she wanted to portray Harley was completely her own and very authentic, and that fans should not expect her Harley to be similar to the one played by Margot Robbie in the "Suicide Squad" films. and "Birds of Prayer".
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