In a brief interview with Newsarama.com, Heath Ledger speaks of his upcoming role in the next “Batman” flick as the Joker. Turns out he’s not really in the know on the “Batman” mythos, and he’s thinking that might work to his advantage. “I never despised (comics),” he explains, “but I was never one to read them. I never sought out the films, but I would sit down and enjoy them. So because of that, I really feel that I’m not carrying much pressure.” He has, however, been handed a copy of “The Killing Joke,” which is – even for non-comic fans – one of the single best Batman stories ever.
Here’s hoping he takes a cue from the Joker’s portrayal in that story…and not from Jack Nicholson’s over-the-top take in Tim Burton’s “Batman.”
