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In contrast to the first film's dark tone, the follow-up will be a musical, according to Variety, with Gaga reportedly on board to play the Clown Prince of Crime's co-conspirator, Harley Quinn.

\"Joker\" earned more than $1 billion globally and earned Phoenix an Oscar for best actor.

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