Jack Nicholson played the iconic DC villain Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman with Michael Keaton, but he was very allergic to typical movie makeup.
A hero as iconic as Batman has always required a villain that is just as memorable and impactful for audiences. The Joker, with his own standalone movie starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role and its sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, set for 2024, is easily one of the greatest comic book antagonists that has left a lasting legacy in theaters as well as on the page.
Jack Nicholson Was Involved With Joker’s Appearance in 'Batman' Adapting the Joker for Burton’s film was a major collaborative effort between himself, Nicholson, and the makeup team, led by Nick Dudman. In a behind-the-scenes video talking about the making of Batman, the trio share snippets discussing the design process from wardrobe to hair and makeup. The standard image of the Joker is pretty universal for audiences: clown-like white skin, green hair, and a deranged smile.
Assistant costume designer Graham Churchyard described the vision for the Joker’s clothing. It starts with the character’s foundation as an elegant gangster with a pinstripe suit before his dip into the acid causes his appearance to become far zanier. In a reciprocal moment between character and performer, the costume designers took inspiration from Nicholson’s own taste for stylish London tailoring and went to Saville Row in order to get the Joker’s suiting completed.
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