The Dark Knight is one of Christopher Nolan's most popular works, but in 2006, he wasn't sure about working on this project.

Michael Caine recalled his strong reaction to the late Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker when they co-starred in the 2008 superhero movie "The Dark Knight." ...

"The Dark Knight" star Heath Ledger died a few weeks before his 29th birthday on January 22, 2008 and it was ruled an ...

Everyone must remember the iconic scene from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight when the late Heath Ledger’s Joker burned a ...

A scene in his spy thriller features a subtle nod to 'The Dark Knight,' when the Joker flinches after an explosion: "If ...

Sir Michael Caine was "terrified" seeing Heath Ledger as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight'. The 92-year-old screen legend - who played butler Alfred Pennyworth opposite Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne ...

In his memoir, Caine opens up about filming 'The Dark Knight' with Ledger, who died in 2008 Sharareh Drury is a writer on the Movies team at PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2025 and has worked for ...

Heath Ledger. In a surprisingly candid throwback ... It was a twist that echoed the story itself. In The Dark Knight, the Joker challenges Batman’s identity, tests his moral code, and throws ...

In this image released by Warner Bros., the late Heath Ledger starring as the Joker, is shown in a scene from the 2008 film ...

The actor who played the Joker died in ... to think of” his death. Ledger ultimately received a posthumous Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in The Dark Knight. Caine also reprised ...

Ask anyone to name their favorite acting performance in a superhero movie, and most will probably respond with Heath Ledger's Joker character in "The Dark Knight." Ledger, who died at 28 years old ...