Yahoo News New Joker 2 set photos show return to first movie's iconic location
Joker was absolutely massive when it released in 2019, to the point where people who hadn't even seen the film could probably recognise the outdoor New York City steps from all the posters, clips, memes and later selfies from fans going to the now-tourist spot.
It's perhaps no surprise that the upcoming sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, has returned to West 167th Street in the Bronx to use the steps again, only this time it isn't just Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck on them.
We've seen a lot of Lady Gaga in costume as Harley Quinn/Dr Harleen Quinzel from the many filming photos over the last few weeks, and the 'Edge of Glory' singer is walking on those famous steps in these latest snaps.
Both of them are wearing mostly regular clothing, although Gaga's got some jester-y diamonds on her top, while they both have some faint clown make-up on. They're also surrounded by police offers with guns.
Will this encounter in the film end well for the cops? Probably not.
From the many other outdoors filming photos, we've seen plenty of other people dressing up as the Joker and protesting outside court. Many are seen holding up signs calling for him to be elected as mayor or even president, with another sign hinting at the appearance of another famous Batman villain.
Related: New look at Joaquin Phoenix and multiple Jokers in Joker 2
If you can't wait for the Joker sequel and want to see Joaquin Phoenix in something else in the meantime, his new film Beau Is Afraid is releasing in a few weeks in the US and next month in the UK.
The film, from Midsommar director Ari Aster, was screened early for some fans on April Fool's Day, and their impressions have stated that the film is absolutely bonkers.
Joker: Folie à Deux is scheduled for a cinema release date of October 4, 2024. Joker is available to buy on Blu-ray or streaming now.
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