Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in loving trailer for Joker: Folie A Deux

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in loving trailer for Joker: Folie A Deux (Matt Crossick/PA)

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as the titular deranged villain the Joker opposite Lady Gaga as the queen of chaos Harley Quinn in the first trailer of Joker: Folie A Deux.

The Todd Phillips-directed sequel is a musical fantasia which follows Arthur Fleck – known as the Joker – and Quinn as they fall in love at Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum. The pair are known for their toxic romantic relationship in the comics.