10 times actors proved critics wrong with their performances
There’s nothing wrong with actors getting comfortable in their positions and sticking rigidly to type, so long as audiences keep parting with their ticket money…
Heath Ledger
“Absolutely nothing to lose”: the co-star Christian Bale called incredibly intense
A trait he’s very familiar with.
From Heath Ledger to Hugh Jackman: 10 perfect casting decisions fans initially hated
Feasting on a slice of humble pie.
The incredible lengths Heath Ledger went to in order to embody the Joker
The end result was a defining-genre performance.
Austin Butler inspired by Gary Oldman and Heath Ledger in ‘Dune: Part Two’
The actor discusses his transformational role.
Why Heath Ledger refused to copy Jack Nicholson’s Joker
“It would obviously just be murder if I tried to imitate.”
What happened to the Joker at the end of ‘The Dark Knight’?
The Clown Prince of Crime’s ultimate fate wasn’t made clear.
Heath Ledger’s touching tribute to his daughter in his Joker performance
A touching note left behind by the Clown Prince of Crime.
Why Heath Ledger goaded Christian Bale to hit him on the set of ‘The Dark Knight’
Heath Ledger and Christian Bale weren’t there to mess around.
Anatomy of a Scene: Breaking down the Joker’s interrogation in ‘The Dark Knight’
The mental battle reaching an apex.