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Interview par Staff Writer Rachel Grubb
Ms. Grubb chats a bit with Scott McClure of The Joker Blogs about why he's doing what he's doing and what he hopes to do in the future.
I first spoke to Scott McClure about a an il y a after seeing him in the first few episodes of the Joker Blogs . I asked him to do an in-character interview as the Joker (and Dr Harleen Quinzel) for The Chainsaw Mafia which he was kind enough to do. And while he makes a great Joker, there is much plus to him than just that. I was grateful to have a chance to talk with him again, this time as himself.
Rachel: Can toi explain how The Joker Blogs came about?
Scott:It's been a very collaborative effort. Definitely seeing people's reactions on opening jour for The Dark Knight was a large part of it. And I think knowing that, most likely, we wouldn't be seeing much of a continuation with that character. That started us brainstorming about what a realistic YouTube series could be like and the story-line blossomed quite naturally from there. It very quickly became serial-oriented as opposed to stand-alone and episodic.
Rachel: Were toi a fan of Batman before toi saw The Dark Knight? Were toi familiar with the comic books?
Scott: I've enjoyed these characters for most of my life. I'm not an avid comic book reader, but I have enjoyed several of the graphic novels. And of course when Batman Begins came out and they were able to tell the story in such a realistic and still enjoyable way was very satisfying. And The Dark Knight goes without saying. Christopher Nolan is an excellent storyteller. He's just brilliant.
Rachel: Can toi tell us about your jouer la comédie experience outside of The Joker Blogs?
Scott: I've done a few plays over the years, and I'm always working on a film project, either for myself ou for others. I was fortunate enough to work on several projects while at school. And of course now there's auditions and some background and musique video work.
Rachel: How did toi become interested in acting?
Scott: It was a dangerous side-effect from the storytelling. I would be putting together a short film ou play at an early age and didn't have anyone to be in it so I would do it. Then it just became a habit, part of the process, I suppose. Really hadn't thought too seriously about it until a couple years ago.
Rachel: That's like me! I went to school for writing, but then I started jouer la comédie in my stuff. So what are your goals as an actor?
Scott: To find work! Ha, and of course écriture is probably the strongest passion.
Rachel: What would be your ideal role? Besides...you know, the obvious.
Scott: Well I hope playing a psychotic clown isn't the obvious thing people think of when they meet me. But there's definitely fun to be had with a well suited role. Right now that's probably 'Boy-next-door-with-an-evil-streak.' When I outgrow that I'll be fine with just the 'Evil-genius-next-door.'
Rachel: What are some of your favori films, actors, and directors?
Scott: Raiders of the Lost Ark was the first film that made me feel like this was what I wanted to do in life. And that was when I was only three years old. Harrison Ford was responsible for that and is definitely a favorite. I really enjoy Charles Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. And Woody Allen's films have been a major influence as well. I'm also excited that we get to experience so much talent that we wouldn't have been exposed to ten years il y a with these internet projects. I'm looking vers l'avant, vers l’avant to whatever happens next.
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