Fans left shocked at Lady Gaga’s screen time in Joker sequel despite second billing behind Joaquin Phoenix
LADY Gaga is on screen for only 33 minutes of the new Joker movie — despite getting second billing.
The Poker Face singer’s role was heavily hyped in promotional advertising.
But the 38-year-old star, who plays Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, actually appears in less than a quarter of Joker: Folie à Deux’s 139 minutes.
Early reviews of the film, out in cinemas today, criticise her lack of screen time — calling her “criminally underused”.
It is a sequel to 2019 hit Joker, which won two Oscars, including Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, 49, in the title role.
The follow-up, which is part musical, sees Gaga play the love interest of Arthur Fleck/Joker while both are in prison.
Both Gaga and Phoenix perform cover songs during the production.
Last week she released an album called Harlequin featuring their songs. It is being described as a “companion” to the film.
Gaga, however, would love to return to play the role — despite her limited screen time.
She told The Hits Radio Breakfast Show: “I definitely don’t feel done with Lee as a character.
“She’s got so much to say. What an interesting gal.”