'Joker 2' actor calls the movie 'the worst film ever made' after its poor performance at the box office.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in the sequel to 'Joker,' titled 'Joker: Folie À Deux.'

'Joker 2' actor calls the movie 'the worst film ever made' after its poor performance at the box office.
'Joker 2' actor calls the movie 'the worst film ever made' after its poor performance at the box office.

Tim Dillon, a comedian and actor, knew that Joker: Folie À Deux wouldn't be well-received by the public after only spending a little time on set.

Dillon, who portrayed an Arkham Asylum guard in the movie, criticized his own film during a candid conversation with Joe Rogan on his podcast. "I was part of 'Joker 2,' which was recently released. It's the worst film that has ever been made," the New York native stated.

"I heard it was so bad," Rogan quipped.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in character in "Joker: Folie à Deux," separated by a cell touching noses
Joaquin Phoenix returned for "Joker: Folie À Deux," with Lady Gaga, who played his romantic interest. (Warner Bros. Entertainment)

Dillon reiterated that the sequel to "Joker," released in early October, was not "so bad," but the worst film ever made, despite grossing $200 million at the box office.

"After the release of the first "Joker," there was a lot of talk about how it was loved by incels and the wrong kinds of people, sending the wrong message about male rage and nihilism. This led to numerous thinkpieces. However, I wondered what would happen if we went in the opposite direction, and now we have Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga tap dancing, which has become so absurd that it's hard to believe."

Joaquin Phoenix in character for "Joker: Folie à Deux," wearing a suit with a yellow shirt
Joaquin Phoenix is pictured filming 'Joker: Folie À Deux' in New York City. (Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

The 2019 film, directed by Todd Phillips, faced criticism before and after its release for glorifying evil and portraying Phoenix as a hero.

What motivated Phillips, the director of "Folie À Deux," to create such a poor film?

Dillon believed that the film's lack of plot was due to hubris, as people would accept it regardless of its quality. He and his fellow actors knew that the movie would fail.

Todd Phillips in a black suit jacket and pants poses on the carpet with Lady Gaga with dark red hair in a black gown and Joaquin Phoenix in a black suit and tie on the carpet
Director Todd Phillips and stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix attend the ‘Joker À Deux’ premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30. (Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Images)

"We sat there, dressed in security outfits, working at the Arkham Asylum. I turned to one of the guys and we heard this crap. I said, 'What the f--- is this?' and they replied, 'This is gonna bomb, man.'"

Dillon intensified his dislike of the movie, stating, "It's not even watchable, let alone hate-watchable, how bad it is."

Tim Dillon in a n orange t-shirt that reads 'Polo' stands on stage holding a microphone
Tim Dillon ripped the sequel, saying it had "no plot" and was the "worst film ever made." (Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images)

The actor, 39, reveals that he could sense the confusion of the audience during the movie theater screening. "I could see the expressions on their faces, and it was clear that they didn't understand what was happening," he says. Despite the initial promise of the film, Dillon believes its downfall was the transition into a musical.

"Dillon stated that the visionaries likely believed the reception of their idea would differ, and they might be living in a bubble."

Lady Gaga in character for "Joker: Folie à Deux" wearing a red blazer and checkered shirt
Lady Gaga films in New York City in character as Lee Quinzel back in March 2023. (KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

"They just needed to blow up some s--- and let them escape from prison. They should have included a few scenes in the courthouse. The first one was excellent, but the second one was insane."

""If 'Godfather 2' were about the Corleone family becoming legitimate and apologizing for their mafia activities, they would say something like, 'We're sorry for all the crap we did, and now we have a bakery,'" he joked."

Planet Chronicle Digital did not receive an immediate response from a representative for Phillips and Warner Bros. when requesting comment.

by Caroline Thayer

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