The Dark Knight Turns 15: How Heath Ledger Was Remembered (Flashback)

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Published 2023-07-23
'The Dark Knight' cast and director Christopher Nolan reflect on Heath Ledger's role as Joker, in the wake of the actor's death from an accidental overdose in Jan. 2008, before the film was released. Christian Bale calls Ledger's performance 'phenomenal,' while Maggie Gyllenhaal notes, 'He's doing something in this movie that is extremely rare, even among the greatest actors.' The 'Oppenheimer' director reflects on helping Ledger craft the character within the world he built for 'Batman Begins.' Aaron Eckhart looks back at Harvey Dent's one-on-one moment in the hospital with Joker, admitting that he couldn't help but admire Ledger's talent while acting in scenes together. Bale makes a point to note that while Ledger immersed himself into Joker behind the scenes, without the makeup and costumes, 'he was Heath' to everyone on the set.
All Comments (21)
  • @Kim_golden13
    Heath Ledger as the joker is the reason why The Dark Knight is the only Batman movie I've ever loved. RIP Heath, you are truly missed.
  • @emilovescatsxo
    Heath Ledger as the Joker is one of the best character performances in any movie ever and I will stand by that statement for the rest of my life. He was a wonderful actor. To this day I’m still so saddened by his death.
  • @jh230377
    ‘Whhhyyy soooo serious?’ RIP Heath Ledger. The greatest ever Joker!!
  • @nicholasgarrick8855
    Health ledger was so talented. Disappointed we did not get to see more of him RIP.
  • @Jay-oq3wm
    He brought this character to life. R.I.P.🙏🙏🕊
  • @zoko5197
    Heath's performance as the Joker is so captivating... Literally one of the major reasons why I keep rewatching, what a phenomenal movie.
  • @hennyverheij5969
    Heath did the perfect job and he will always be the best Joker ever! R.I.P. Heath
  • @Noah_ol11
    Heath Ledger will always be the best Joker , Christian Bale will always be the best Batman and The Dark Knight the best superhero movie / trilogy of all time
  • @trinaq
    Dark Knight and Mamma Mia came out at the same time, I remember seeing them on two consecutive days. Rest in peace, Heath Ledger, it's a shame that he didn't live to see how much of a legacy he would have.
  • @kayjayqueen
    Me and my brother loved this movie! R.I.P. Heath!
  • @Son-of-Krypton
    Dark Knight’s Joker - one of the greatest performances of all times….period 😎
  • @joshgreer9830
    I remember when this came out in 2008. It absolutely took over pop culture. Everyone was obsessed with it quoting the lines. I remember Halloween for that year every other person was joker or batman. Good memories.
  • @user-qg7dz4yp7x
    I absolutely loved Heath Ledger as the joker I found his character very lovable to be honest Heath you are a actor’s actor and you are very missed and loved RIP sincerely love Richard ❤❤❤
  • @MiguelNdiweni
    The Dark Knight is a great movie RIP Heath Ledger
  • @marcreed1814
    If he had gone to rehab and stopped taking drugs he would still be alive today. 🥺. He could've completed all of The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus and could've been in Inception, The Dark Knight Rises as a cameo, The Trial of Chicago 7 and Mad Max Fury Road. He could've played Ronan The Accuser in Guardians Of The Galaxy and Captain Marvel and Pennywise in It 1 and 2 and could've been in Dune 1 as Paul Atreides' dad.
  • @justineves3588
    The dark knight and heath ladger made it one of the very best movies ever 😊❤
  • @lindaibarra384
    DARK KNIGHT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HEATH LEDGER RIP JOKER 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
  • @MichealGou-tw9og
    This shows why he is the best joker the answer is simple because he combanied all the great characterestics just like intelligence hardwork and even surpassing others at everything this joker will be always remembered