John Lithgow secretly watches 3rd Rock from the Sun reruns. #ConanNYC | Team Coco

Did you know John Lithgow almost played the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman but talked himself out of it? 🃏🦇 In a conversation on Conan, he explained that while starring on Broadway in M. Butterfly, he was so exhausted that he ended up persuading Burton not to even consider him. The role would ultimately go to Jack Nicholson. John Lithgow is best known for his roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Crown, and films like Terms of Endearment and Shrek. (via Conan) no copyright intended #film #cinema #

Everyone has their own role that made them fall in love with John Lithgow. It could be "Footloose" or "Shrek" or "3rd Rock from the Sun." And as he approaches 80, Lithgow keeps giving us more memorable roles. This year alone, he was in "The Old Man," "Conclave" and "Spellbound." On NPR's Wild Card podcast, he looks back on his life and explains his secret to continually landing good roles. To hear the full interview, search "Wild Card" wherever you get your podcasts — or head here: https://n.pr/

Joseph Gordon-Levitt had to get permission to cut his hair while filming "3rd Rock From The Sun." #ConanClassic | Team Coco