"The Joker" Sparks Protests and Filming in NYC, Including Outside Trump Grand Jury Courthouse

Protests erupted in New York City as the "Joker" sequel was being filmed, but they were not related to former President Donald Trump's case as authorities had feared. In the movie, the Joker inspires protests against Gotham's elites, while in real life, Trump has inspired protests too. Despite the possibility of disruptions, the film crew continued with the shoot, which features Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and Lady Gaga as his love interest, Harley Quinn. The movie is expected to be released late next year and is being billed as a musical.