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Danny DeVito Rescued Batman Returns By Performing Standup As The Penguin

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Danny DeVito's off-screen antics as The Penguin in Batman Returns kept the crew laughing through a grueling shoot.
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  • DeVito lifted morale by doing standup comedy in full Penguin costume between takes, giving the crew much-needed laughs.
  • The Batman Returns shoot was notoriously difficult, with the Penguin's elaborate makeup and costumes causing major production delays - but DeVito's improv saved the day.
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