Ledger talks THE JOKER!

By Ronnie Adams on November 7, 2006

Kara just had an interesting convesation with Heath Ledger about his approach to The Joker. It went a little something like this:

What's next for you?

Ledger: Next thing is playing the Joker next year.

What motivated you to take on the role? Were you familiar or a fan with the character?

Ledger: I guess if I was a fan of a comic book character it would be the Joker. The offer motivated me to take it, the opportunity to play this guy. Somewhere inside I kind of knew instantly what to do with it. I didn't feel like I had to search for it, I feel like I have a plan of attack already and that usually dictates whether I want to do something or not, if I have an understanding of it straight away.

Have you met with Chris or Christian or have you just formulated what you want to do independently?

Ledger: At this point it's solo. Chris Nolan's still busy, or he was, with "The Prestige" and they're still writing the script. They're so guarded, even with me. I don't have a script. I've read it once, at Chris Nolan's house, but he wouldn't let me leave with it.

It's very interesting see how actors and directors approach their characters. Well, in this case, we can see that Heath has a pretty good idea on how he wants to approach The Joker. I am expecting something spectacular from Heath.

Source:Kara Warner