Heith Ledger Playing The Joker
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.
Comments
By melly on January 23rd, 2008 at 6:14 pm
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!
By angie on January 25th, 2008 at 12:06 am
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.