Jury selection is expected to be a long and drawn out process for the trial of Harvey Weinstein

The 67-year-old former producer, who was once one of Hollywood's most powerful men, hobbled into court for the start of his rape trial today, with the assistance of a walker.

But US Correspondent Nick Bryant says it will be a while before any evidence is heard in the trial, because it will be difficult to find jurors who haven't been influenced by the media.

But he says it will be difficult to find jurors who haven't been influenced by the media and that could take a few weeks.