While reflecting on the original film, Phoenix's vivid dream of performing as Arthur Fleck led to considerations of a theatrical production, but practical challenges thwarted the idea.
Initially, Phillips and Phoenix envisioned a Broadway show, but the realization of its complexities, alongside COVID-19, shifted their focus to developing the sequel instead.
In the sequel, Phoenix's Joker and Gaga's Harley Quinn were conceived through a grounded adaptation, breaking away from traditional comic tropes to fit the dark Gotham world.
While they initially considered introducing a female Joker as a dance partner, Phillips and his team decided on a more versatile take on Harley Quinn for the sequel.
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