Lady Gaga spotted for first time in costume as Harley Quinn on NYC 'Joker' sequel set
26.03.2023 - 00:37
/ foxnews.com
Lady Gaga stepped out in character as Harley Quinn for the first time on the set of the upcoming "Joker" sequel in New York City Saturday. The 36-year-old singer and actress was pictured filming scenes at Manhattan's City Hall for Todd Phillips’ "Joker: Folie à Deux," which will see the return of Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role.
The "Just Dance" hitmaker wore a quilted crimson blazer with tulle sleeves over a black and white diamond-patterned corset top with a black leather miniskirt and diamond-patterned sheer black stockings. Gaga's blonde hair was slicked back from her forehead and she sported black harlequin eye makeup along with bright red lipstick and contour blush.
The 13-time Grammy Award winner was surrounded by hundreds of extras as she filmed scenes on the steps of City Hall. She was seen amid a crowd of protesters as she was escorted into the building by Gotham City police officers.
The protesters held flags and signs that said, "Free Joker," "Joker Marry Me" and "Justice for Joker." In one scene, Gaga turned around to look at the crowd and raised her fist before she was led into the building by officers in tactical gear. "Joker: Folie à Deux" is the follow-up to Phillips' 2019 film "Joker," which told the original story of the classic DC villain.The movie became the highest grossing R-rated film of all time, and Phoenix won the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of the failed clown turned nihilistic criminal.
Last June, Phillips confirmed that a sequel was in development as he shared an Instagram photo of a script penned by him and "Joker" co-writer Scott Silver and a snap of Phoenix reading their screenplay. In August, Gaga revealed she had joined the project in a post that she shared on social
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