Mark Hamill's Inspiration for Joker Audition
Summary by NewsWall Jan 10
- Mark Hamill reveals the controversy around Michael Keaton as Batman inspired his Joker audition.
- Hamill never expected to win the role of the Joker.
- He had the confidence to audition despite the outcry over Michael Keaton as Batman.
- Mark Hamill considers the Joker one of his favorite roles due to the character's insanity.
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