But how exactly did Hamill get the Joker role?

But Romano also said thatshe was asked to recast the Jokerdue to a new producer stepping in.

Hamill threw his hat into the ring, and Romano was apparently impressed enough to give him the job.

Joker from The animated Batman Series with Tim Curry’s It peeking in at the top

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“Tim’s Joker was dark and scary.

Mark came in and he did a Joker that was dark and funny.

It makes a fair amount of sense; Curry’s best roles belonged to some truly terrifying figures.

The Penguin greets Joker at the Iceberg Lounge in Batman: The Animated Series.

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Of course, there wasPennywise the ClowninIT, who took great delight in tormenting children.

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But two projects stand out the most: The animated adaptation ofBatman: The Killing Jokeand theBatman: Arkhamgames.

The animated Joker donning his signature smile in Batman: The Animated Series.

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Harley Quinn talking into a microphone in Batman The Animated Series

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The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.

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