Lady Gaga will likely take on her first supporting actress Oscar run for “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But how far can “Mother Monster” take a movie with such abysmal reviews? “Joker: Folie à Deux” picks up with Arthur Fleck ( Joaquin Phoenix ), institutionalized at Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for his violent crimes. As he grapples with his fractured identity, Arthur finds love with fellow inmate Lee (Gaga) and begins embracing the music that has always played inside his chaotic mind.
Read : You can see all Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one page on the Variety Awards Circuit: Oscars . For those who haven’t seen it, this is not a case of “category fraud.” Gaga’s role is surprisingly limited.
While she brings her formidable presence to the screen, her character takes a backseat to Fleck’s internal turmoil, often serving as a musical complement when the film calls for it. Gaga’s portrayal of Harley Quinn offers a dark, nuanced take on the iconic villain — it’s a more reserved, sinister interpretation than you might expect. It’s also the film’s one true standout performance (along with Leigh Gill, reprising his role as Gary Puddles from the first film).
This year, however, Gaga faces stiff competition from an overflowing supporting actress roster , which includes other notable musicians such as Selena Gomez (“Emilia Pérez”), Ariana Grande (“Wicked”), and Jennifer Lopez (“Unstoppable”). Should all secure noms (highly.