Christopher Nolan changed the superhero movie landscape when The Dark Knight was released in 2008. While Batman Begins was a major hit, and introduced the world to Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight gave fans the new benchmark for a villainous performance in Heath Ledger’s The Joker. Since the film’s release, many actors have come forward about nearly playing the iconic DC Comics villain, including Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Sam Rockwell, and even the late Robin Williams. The Pianist and The Brutalist star, Adrien Brody, revealed he was also considered for the role, and the actor recently opened up about losing out to Heath Ledger.
Adrien Brody, reveals that he was considered for the role, and opens up about losing out to Heath Ledger. Read More