Tim Curry’s Forgotten Role as the Most ‘Crazy Scary’ Joker Fans Have Never Seen: ‘Lock Up the Children and Don’t Let Them Watch’

Tim Curry as Joker in Batman: The Animated Series Is Still a Major 'What If?' for Fans, And The Reason He Left Isn't What You Think

Image Courtesy of Warner Bros. Tim Curry was originally cast to voice the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, but it ended up not happening, with Mark Hamill taking the role instead. There were a lot of rumors as to why this happened, including the idea that Curry’s voice performance was “too scary.” However, Curry himself has spoken out about […]

Before Mark Hamill, Tim Curry almost played the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, and his voice was perfect

The late actor was essentially replaced for being "too good at his job"

Tim Curry’s Forgotten Role as the Most ‘Crazy Scary’ Joker Fans Have Never Seen: ‘Lock Up the Children and Don’t Let Them Watch’

'The dark side was second nature to Tim.'