Willem Dafoe addressed about those Joker fan-castings In a delightful way | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Book Review
    • Brands
    • Earth
    • Explorer
    • Food
    • Habitat
    • In Focus
    • Luxury
    • Mode
    • Panorama
    • Pursuit
    • Wheels
  • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • Videos
    • TBS Graduates
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • COVID-19
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Tech
    • Magazine
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Tuesday
November 28, 2023

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Book Review
    • Brands
    • Earth
    • Explorer
    • Food
    • Habitat
    • In Focus
    • Luxury
    • Mode
    • Panorama
    • Pursuit
    • Wheels
  • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • Videos
    • TBS Graduates
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • COVID-19
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Tech
    • Magazine
  • বাংলা
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Willem Dafoe addressed about those Joker fan-castings In a delightful way

Splash

Hindustan Times
01 February, 2022, 01:05 pm
Last modified: 01 February, 2022, 01:40 pm

Related News

  • Lady Gaga stuns as Harley Quinn in first look from Joker: Folie À Deux
  • Joker sequel receives release date
  • 5mnt deleted scene revealing Barry Keoghan's Joker released
  • ‘The Batman’ releases 5-minute deleted scene revealing Barry Keoghan as Joker
  • Pete Davidson to star as fictional version of himself in a comedy series

Willem Dafoe addressed about those Joker fan-castings In a delightful way

In his stint as the host of Saturday Night Live, Willem Dafoe joked about fans often terming him ‘perfect casting’ for the iconic villain Joker.

Hindustan Times
01 February, 2022, 01:05 pm
Last modified: 01 February, 2022, 01:40 pm
Fans have often stated Willem Dafoe would be ‘perfect casting’ for Joker. Photo: Collected
Fans have often stated Willem Dafoe would be ‘perfect casting’ for Joker. Photo: Collected

Ever since he played Green Goblin in Spider-Man, two decades ago, fans are convinced Willem Dafoe would be the perfect Joker. The DC villain has been portrayed by a number of actors on film, ranging from Jack Nicholson and Jared Leto to Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix. But many on the internet are still actively campaigning for Willem to take over the role.

Recently, the 66-year-old actor took note of the fan-casting, joking that he had the 'vibe of a sociopath'. While appearing on the popular variety show Saturday Night Live this Saturday, Willem talked about his 'over-the-top' acting style in his opening monologue. He said, "I don't think about controlling it. I'm not one of those subtle actors like Nicolas Cage or Al Pacino."

He then joked about the campaign to get him to play Joker "Maybe that's why people come up to me and say, 'You know what role you'd be perfect for? The Joker'. Always nice to hear that you've got the vibe of a sociopath," he added.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

This isn't the first time the veteran actor has addressed the buzz around him playing the iconic villain. In an interview with GQ last year, he had said he was open to playing 'a Joker imposter'. He said, ""There is something interesting about, like, if there was a Joker imposter. So it would be possible to have not duelling Jokers but someone that says to be the Joker that isn't the Joker. And that kind of opens up the possibility of an interesting story, particularly if you had Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, and then you had someone who was either imitating or riffing off what he did. I fantasised about that." But the actor added that he wasn't in talks with anyone for that.

The Joker may still be off bounds for him but Willem did play another iconic comic book villain recently. In last year's Spider-Man: No Way Home, he reprised his role as the Green Goblin, returning to the role 19 years after his first outing in Spider-Man (2002).

The actor will be next seen in a supporting role in the historical epic The Northman, which stars Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, and Anya Taylor Joy.

Joker / Willem Dafoe / Saturday Night Live

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • AL to go cautious with its 'independent candidate'
    AL to go cautious with its 'independent candidate'
  • Representational image
    National Housing allowed to issue Tk374cr bond
  • A file photo of BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. Photo: Collected
    People using fake NIDs to collect nomination forms in BNP leaders' name: Rizvi

MOST VIEWED

  • JS polls: Full list of AL nominations
    JS polls: Full list of AL nominations
  •  File photo of a North Korean flag. REUTERS
    North Korea shuts down its embassy in Bangladesh
  • BSEC asks Bank Asia to explain 'vanished' investment in UFS
    BSEC asks Bank Asia to explain 'vanished' investment in UFS
  • TBS Infographics
    Thermax defaults on dollar loans under export fund: Cenbank
  • Chairman of the Minimum Wage Board Liaquat Ali Molla at a press conference in the Secretariat after the board’s 7th meeting today (26 November). Photo: TBS
    Tk12,500 minimum wage finalised for RMG, calls for increases unheeded 
  • Tax return time extension likely
    Tax return time extension likely

Related News

  • Lady Gaga stuns as Harley Quinn in first look from Joker: Folie À Deux
  • Joker sequel receives release date
  • 5mnt deleted scene revealing Barry Keoghan's Joker released
  • ‘The Batman’ releases 5-minute deleted scene revealing Barry Keoghan as Joker
  • Pete Davidson to star as fictional version of himself in a comedy series

Features

A lesson on living the moment: 20 years of Kal Ho Naa Ho

A lesson on living the moment: 20 years of Kal Ho Naa Ho

6h | Features
In Barishal’s case, the low-cost of travel via waterways encourages people to migrate to Dhaka and other cities, like Chattogram. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Why nearly a-fifth of people from Barishal moved to Dhaka

6h | Panorama
Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

Political unrest hampers admission prep for HSC 2023 intake

8h | Education
The architectural design of Anukrom is a triumph of purpose and ingenuity – a rectangular structure that stretches east to west, crafting out two courtyards. Photo: Shakil Hai

Anukrom: A mother’s dream, a son’s guilt and an award-winning home

8h | Habitat

More Videos from TBS

Pakistan may lose its opportunity to host the Champions Trophy in 2025

Pakistan may lose its opportunity to host the Champions Trophy in 2025

1h | TBS SPORTS
Climate AI will predict crop yields

Climate AI will predict crop yields

14m | TBS Science
NZ to scrap ‘generational smoking ban’

NZ to scrap ‘generational smoking ban’

3h | TBS World
Musk in Israel to get back advertising!

Musk in Israel to get back advertising!

5h | TBS World
EMAIL US
[email protected]
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2023
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - [email protected]

For advertisement- [email protected]