Heith Ledger Is Psyched About Being The Joker Heath Ledger is so excited he’s playing The Joker in upcoming film The Dark Knight, he’s been preparing the role “like a lunatic for months.” Ledger is determined his portrayal will not be a poor imitation of Jack Nicholson’s Joker in 1989’s Batman.
He says, “I’ve been bouncing around like a lunatic for months. I definitely have a different take on him, but I’ve yet to do a proper make-up run.”And the 28-year-old admits he’s been practicing the Joker’s unique laugh: “I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been (rehearsing it).”
Following Jack Nicolson is not going to be a fun project to take on. Heth Ledger is an amazing actor, there I am saying it. He blew me away in Lords of Dogstown. His performance in the movie Candy was a little too real, but genius. It was almost like he was a junkie himself. That was one of the most powerful drug movies I have ever seen. He has the potential to be Johnny Depp-esc in his career. Brokeback Mountain was BOLD to do, and he did it perfectly. In Casanova his performance was flawless. I will defend Heth all day long, he takes chances head on. I would go see or buy any dvd this guy works on.
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Comment by melly on 23 January 2008:
i heard the tragic news, that heith has died and had to find pictures and stories on him, as i feel a great loss. its clear that heath was so talented and full of life. its so awful that such an amazing person can be taken from us like this. i couldnt begin to imagine how his family are feeling. if only we could turn back time!
Comment by angie on 25 January 2008:
yes this is sad and it does not help with all the stories that he overdoesed, when they don’t know what had happened.The film industries will be at a loss as his talent was so amazing.My heart goes out to his daughter and family.