The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Joaquin Phoenix And Lady Gaga

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star and sing  in the jukebox musical Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the controversial 2019 Academy Award-winning movie. The Onion sat down with the actors to discuss collaboration, chemistry, and craft.

The Onion: How would you describe your relationship on set?

Gaga: We had this really playful chemistry on set where I would say my lines and then Joaquin would say his but kind of weirdly.

Phoenix: I’ve never seen this woman before in my life.

The Onion: Was it fun to do a musical?

Phoenix: Every film I’ve ever done has been a musical, and every line I’ve ever said has been singing.

Gaga: No.

The Onion: What was your favorite part about making this film?

Phoenix and Gaga, simultaneously: Receiving financial compensation for our labor. 

The Onion: In what ways do the songs drive the plot forward?

Gaga: Fortunately, the writers decided not to include a plot. 

The Onion: Do you have any fun behind-the-scenes stories to share?

Phoenix: That is a private matter between me and the audience of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. 

The Onion: Fans were nervous you two might lack onscreen chemistry. How did you generate such an electric dynamic? 

Gaga: I have great natural chemistry with weird-looking white people.

The Onion: What’s next for the Joker?

Phoenix: Who? Oh, the clown guy. I think he’s dead.

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