'Joker' Sequel Filming Sparks Protests Outside Trump Grand Jury Courthouse

Protests erupted in New York City as filming for the upcoming "Joker" sequel took place, with the Joker character inspiring protests against Gotham's elites. The filming had been planned for months, but production crews were concerned it could be disrupted by real-life protests over the Trump case. However, no such protests materialized. In the film, the Joker is played by Joaquin Phoenix, while Lady Gaga joins the cast as his love interest, Harley Quinn. The movie is expected to be released late next year and is being billed as a musical.