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An unearthed Christian Bale interview sheds light on Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight.. Originally published by THR, the interview sees Batman ...
The Joker is a character portrayed by Heath Ledger and the main antagonist in Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film The Dark Knight.Based on the DC Comics supervillain of the same name, he is depicted as a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor who defines himself by his conflict with the vigilante Batman.
When it was released in July, The Dark Knight received acclaim for its mature tone and themes, visual style, and performances—particularly that of Ledger, who received many posthumous awards including Academy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards for Best Supporting Actor, making The Dark Knight the first comic-book film to receive major industry ...
Film critics, co-stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michael Caine and many of Ledger's peers in the film community joined Bale in calling for and predicting a nomination for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in recognition of Ledger's achievement in The Dark Knight. [161] Ledger's subsequent nomination was announced on 22 January 2009 ...
In honor of The Dark Knight Rises' 11th anniversary on July 20, 2023, here's a look back at Heath Ledger's iconic role and all the Jokers who came before and after him. 9. Various Voice Actors in ...
When The Dark Knight arrived in theaters in July 2008, six months after his death, Ledger was proven right: the Christopher Nolan-helmed film broke several box-office records, became the highest ...
The Dark Knight also received a high critical acclaim, accumulating an approval rating of 94% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. [3] The Dark Knight garnered numerous awards and nominations with particular praise for Heath Ledger's performance of the Joker.
Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight (2008) Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett. Heath Ledger’s towering performance in Christopher Nolan’s seminal blockbuster, for which the actor won a posthumous Oscar, ...