Lady Gaga is reportedly asking for a lion’s share of $10m for Joker 2, with Joaquin Phoenix being paid $20m as gender pay gap campaigners ready their guns

Gender disparity was prevalent before Hollywood times. Although the disparity is still observable today, there has been a sharp reduction in these unethical activities since several outbreaks. Lady Gaga is ready to play the character of Harley Quinn in the next sequel Joker, Joker: Madness for two but his paycheck is exactly half of what the Joker gets from Joaquin Phoenix.

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Lady Gaga at the British Academy Film Awards.
Lady Gaga at the British Academy Film Awards.

Half of Joaquin’s salary: – Disparity or justified?

Joaquin Phoenix is ​​known for playing the role of Joker in their first part. The actor received huge applause and praise for his role as a justified psychopath with a mental disorder. The actor will reprise his role in the upcoming sequel Joker: Madness for Two.

Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker in Joker (2019).
Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker in Joker (2019).

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It is reported that director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix will take home a $20 million paycheck for the work in the film while Lady Gaga who will play the role of Harley Quinn will earn exactly half the price of $10 million.

The question of justifiable disparity or division comes down to how much screen time Lady Gaga will get in the movie. Despite being the queen of crime, the Harley Quinn cell may get less screen time than Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. Considering the reputation of the director as well as the film, it’s very likely that the half-pay action is justifiable.

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Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad franchise.
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad franchise.

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As far as we know, Todd Phillips will once again helm the project as director. The director is known for several famous films like The hangover franchisee, War Dogsand road trip. Considering this is Todd Phillips’ second time working on sets for Joker, the movie is sure to be a huge hit like its predecessor.

Joaquin Phoenix will reprise his role as Thomas Wayne aka The Joker while Lady Gaga will portray her partner in crime Harleen Quinzel. After David Zaslav took over as the new head of Warner Bros. Discovery is the only film confirmed for release in 2024.

The film is slated for an October 4, 2024 release date in theaters worldwide.

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Source: Variety

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