Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga frequently rewrote ‘Joker 2’ scenes, Director reveals

Director Todd Phillips confirmed Gaga’s account, adding that Phoenix’s approach to filmmaking is anything but conventional. He explained that Phoenix often challenges scenes, insisting on meetings even when everyone else thought a scene was ready to shoot. These impromptu discussions could stretch for hours, during which the team would rewrite scenes on napkins, completely overhauling what was originally planned