The Clown Prince of Crime. Sadistic, manipulative, and completely unpredictable, Joker has spent years tormenting Gotham and the Bat-Family. Now, bound to a chair with a gun pointed at his head, he finds the situation absolutely hilarious.
Joker is the main antagonist of the short film and has the largest speaking role.
We're looking for someone capable of balancing dark comedy, hysterical laughter, vicious mockery, and genuinely unsettling seriousness. Inspirations include Mark Hamill, Troy Baker, and John DiMaggio.
Important: This role requires convincing Joker laughter, shouting, and emotional variation. We want someone who can transition effortlessly from playful joking to chilling seriousness.
Audition Lines:
Line 1 — Playful, mocking, sarcastic
"Gonna drag me back to Arkham? Gift-wrap me for Papa Bats? 'Look, Daddy! I caught the Joker! Am I a good Robin now?' HAH! Oh, that's rich!"
Line 2 — Quiet, cold, deliberately provocative
"Or... are you gonna finally do it... bird boy?"
Line 3 — Loud, completely unhinged, hysterical
"YES! IT'S ALL BEEN A GAME, KID! AND YOU WANNA KNOW THE BEST PART?! I DIDN'T JUST GIVE YOU ONE BAD DAY! I MADE YOUR WHOLE MISERABLE LIFE ONE!"
Casting note: I'd particularly recommend asking Joker applicants to include one improvised or original Joker laugh at the end of their audition.
