Lady Gaga has been confirmed for the "Joker" prequel.

There will, in fact, be a "Joker" sequel to the well-liked 2019 film. The blockbuster's director,

Todd Phillips, shared a first peek at the official sequel script on his Instagram on June 7.

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The film stars Joaquin Phoenix. The screenwriters Phillips and Scott Silver, who first collaborated

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on the Oscar-winning first "Joker" film's screenplay, will once more work together

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on the sequel, titled "Joker: Folie à Deux."

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Phoenix appears to be reading the script in the photo Phillips released

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along with the announcement of the eagerly anticipated film,

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which signals he will reprise his title role in the sequel (which Variety later confirmed.)

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We also know who well-known pop star will be joining the cast (hint: she has already collaborated with the "Joker" director).

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"Joker" made a significant impression when it was released in 2019, earning a staggering $1.07 billion worldwide and

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receiving 12 Oscar nominations. The award for best actor went to Joaquin Phoenix, and

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the award for best original score went to Hildur Gudnadottir.

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