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One of DC’s most popular and successful animated series wasJustice League: The Animated Seriesthat aired on Cartoon Network between 2001 and 2004. Based on theJustice League of Americacomics, the show which was a sequel to the Batman and Superman animated series, reached out to a wide audience who turned into hardcore buffs on the franchise.
One of the main reasons for the popularity of the animated series was the various interesting trivia and facts that it carried with regard to DC storylines and its tributes to actors who played cult DC characters. One of them was Mark Hamill whose portrayal as Trickster in the 1990 seriesThe Flash, was adapted beautifully into the show.
Justice League: The Animated SeriesPaid Tribute To Mark Hamill’s Trickster
Apart from his evergreenStar Warsgig,Mark Hamillwas also famous for voicing DC’s iconic villain Joker for many years inBatman: The Animated Series. In addition, the veteran also played Trickster in the 1990 television seriesThe Flash.Justice League: The Animated Serieswhich has been known to incorporate many DC Easter eggs with regard to the storylines and characters, paid a fitting tribute to Hamill’s villain inThe Flash.
Nerdiststates that the actor was not only signed on to voice the character, but was also honored by the series which animated Trickster to look exactly like him. This brilliance nuance paid off richly for the show as fans and DC buffs all over the world lapped it up excitedly.
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Incidentally, Hamill has since stepped down from voicing Joker after many successful years in which he brought the DC villain to life. He stated in an interview withASthat the death of legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy was a defining factor in his decision. Having worked with the late artist extensively, he felt that his Joker without Conroy’s Batman would make no sense.
Jensen Ackles’Justice League: WarworldWas Unique In Many Ways
DC has always been known to push the envelope with regard to darker and more intense themes through their world of animation. Their 2023 animated film,Justice League: Warworldwhich released in July 2023, was rated R for violence and bloodshed according to a report inCBR. This makes it the second film inDCand Warner Brothers Animation’sTomorrowverseto carry this rating, following 2021’sBatman: The Long Halloween, Part 2.
Among the cast of voice actors,SupernaturalstarJensen Ackleswas officially announced to reprise the role of Batman/Officer Wayne after his presence in Parts 1 and 2 ofBatman: The Long Halloween. The animated movie also features other prominent stars including Stana Katic as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince, and Darren Criss as Superman/Agent Kent.
Another interesting feature of the film was its exploration of three cinematic genres namely western, sci-fi, and fantasy operating together in a 50s vibe. The plot also took inspiration fromKing Kongand and its use of multiple storylines before the climax.
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For the Western sequences, executive producer Butch Lukic who pioneered this idea, looked into Spaghetti Western films while the fantasy sequences were inspired from scenes in iconic movies likeConan the Barbarian.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
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