Up-and-comer Jacob Lofland has joined the cast of the “Joker” sequel titled “Joker: Folie a Deux” in a key Arkham Asylum role, according to an an individual with knowledge of the project.

The DC film about the Batman supervillain is slated for release on Oct. 4, 2024, and will again star Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role. Lady Gaga is co-starring as Harley Quinn, while Zazie Beetz is also expected to return to the cast as Sophie Dumond. Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson recently joined the ensemble, as well.

Production on the sequel is expected to begin this December. Todd Phillips is directing “Joker: Folie à Deux” after making the original “Joker” an R-rated box office smash. He also wrote the sequel alongside Scott Silver, who wrote the first “Joker.”

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