Lady Gaga, known for her total immersion in each role she plays, surprises us again with her dedication to the seventh art. After bringing Patrizia Reggiani to the big screen in The House of Gucci, a role that affected her so much that she needed the help of a psychiatric nurse on set, the singer once again immerses herself in a complex character. This time, it’s Harley Quinn, the DC Comics villain, for the sequel to the 2019 hit: Joker: Folie à Deux.
In a recent interview with Entertainment WeeklyLady Gaga has explained how the creation of Harley Quinn had a profound impact on her. “I wasn’t done with this character when I finished making the film. Creating it had a profound effect on me,” he confessed. In fact, her preparation process was so immersive that her partner, Michael Polansky, was also involved in the process of discovering and creating the villain. “Michael got to know Lee pretty well,” Gaga says, referring to her character.
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in the filming of ‘Joker 2’ | Gtres
This deep artistic bond between Gaga and Polansky gave rise to a joint musical project titled Harlequin, a collection of re-imagined versions of classic songs, with two original songs, which Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix perform in the film. According to the artist, the album’s music was designed to capture the complexity of a woman like Harley Quinn, who, in her words, is “dangerous, but also sweet and cannot be defined.” In this collaboration, Polansky has worked as a composer, contributing his “tremendous creativity” to give life to the character’s emotions and tensions.
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux | Warner Bros.
Gaga has praised Polansky, highlighting his artistic sensitivity and his ability to understand it on a personal and professional level: “I think it is beautiful to be able to share with your partner an artistic experience that can be difficult for some people, but Michael understands me so well that of In fact, that’s where this album was born.” According to the singer, this understanding helped Polansky be an invaluable collaborator throughout the process, providing a sonic vision that reflected the duality of Harley Quinn, both vibrant and dangerous.
This artistic and personal couple has shown that their connection goes beyond the everyday, giving rise to a work that promises to capture the enigmatic and multifaceted essence of one of the most iconic characters in the DC Comics universe.
