Shooting on Joker is currently taking place in New York City and the focus right now appears to be on Amusement Mile, a location from the comic books. As well as new shots of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) and a clown (Glenn Fleshler), we now get to see Bryan Callen's male stripper. What role he'll play in proceedings is hard to say but one theory is that Arthur does stand up in the club he works in.
In the 80s, it wasn't unheard of for comedians to perform in strip joints and having to perform somewhere like that will more than likely play a role in pushing Arthur over the edge when he transforms into Gotham City's Clown Prince of Crime. What we don't know is whether the Dark Knight will factor into that but seeing as Thomas Wayne will play a role here, that seems highly unlikely.
Are you excited for Joker or do you think this original take on the Clown Prince of Crime's origin story is a huge mistake? Check out the set photos and then let us know your thoughts in the usual place.