The Joker’s real name confirmed, and Joaquin Phoenix meets a clown in first ‘Joker’ photos

As scheduled, Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix began shooting in New York City this week and today we have the first set photos!

Just Jared has our first look at Joaquin Phoenix in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan from earlier today. Phoenix can be seen in character laughing and interacting with a clown.

It looks like Joaquin Phoenix has started filming as the Joker for the standalone #Joker movie! https://t.co/0uwG4l34o0

— JustJared.com (@JustJared) September 16, 2018