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Robin Williams Almost Played the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman Robin Williams, the legendary comedic actor, was briefly in the running to play the Joker in Tim Burton's 1989 Batman. However, his potential casting was part of a calculated move by Warner Bros., rather than a genuine pursuit of his talent. At the time, the studio was determined to cast Jack Nicholson as the Joker, but Nicholson hesitated to commit to the role. In a bid to pressure him, Warner Bros. offered the part to Williams, effe