Mark Hamill reveals how Michael Keaton's Batman inspired him to voice Joker

Hollywood icon Mark Hamill recently revealed how Michael Keaton’s casting as Batman helped him audition for role of Joker. Mark Hamill, who is popular as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars franchise, voiced character of Joker in Batman: Animated Series. Meanwhile, Michael Keaton played Batman in 1989 and 1992 Tim Burton films. 

Hamill recently appeared in an interview with Wired. He recalled controversy that came with Michael Keaton’s Batman casting but ted how films were an eventual success. Star Wars actor said that when he auditioned for Joker, he was sure that he would t be cast. 

“So, when I went in, I thought, ‘You think y’re going to hire Luke Skywalker to play Joker? fans will lose ir minds!’ said Hamill. “I was so sure that I couldn’t be cast, I was completely relaxed,” concluded Stars Wars: Last Jedi actor. Hamill has voiced  character of Joker in DC animated films and series for last two deces. tably, Mark Hamill has also played role of Trickster in CW series Flash. As for Michael Keaton, he will soon be appearing as Batman in 2023 film, Flash.

(Mark Hamill has appeared in Flash CW series, while Michael Keaton will appear in DCU's Flash as Batman | Im: CW/WB)

Mark Hamill's journey in  DC Universe

Mark Hamill forayed into DC Universe with 1990 series Flash. He played role of popular villain, Trickster, who often tricks Flash into contentious situations. He was also in several Flash films, including Flash III: Dely Nightshe.  

Mark Hamill as Trickster alongside John Wesley Snipes' Flash (Im: WB)

Subsequently, Mark Hamill auditioned for role in 1992, right around time that Michael Keaton’s Batman Returns released to box office success. Hamill voiced character of Joker, while voice actor Kevin Conroy voiced caped cruser. He’s been part of several DC movies and shows where he’s voiced Joker, namely Batman: Mask of Phantasm (1993), Batman/Superman Movie (1996), Superman: Animated Series (1997), and New Batman ventures (1997-1999).