If something immediately reminds us of Heath Ledger, it’s the Joker, because even though it has been portrayed by several actors, many consider Ledger to be the best and always will be. And now, 15 years after his death, a couple of previously unseen photographs have been revealed, showing the actor applying makeup to bring this character from The Dark Knight to life.
The most curious thing about these images is that while Heath Ledger is preparing for the shooting directed by Christopher Nolan, he seems to be fully immersed in his role. His expressions depict someone on the brink of madness. However, it’s not surprising, as it’s well known that the actor had a hard time separating himself from the Joker’s personality, to which he dedicated himself both physically and mentally.
The famous actor secluded himself in a hotel for a month to “lose his mind” and spent a long time practicing the voice until he found the “perfect” one for this psychopathic villain. Furthermore, he trained like an athlete, and in the Joker’s diary, he revealed more details about how he created this character.
Heath Ledger turned to old comics to learn personal details about the Joker, which led him to create a list that included those he loved, those he hated, the names of people he admired, those he wanted to harm, and more. Some claim that his sudden death was related to the above, as he never fully recovered and remained deeply entrenched in severe depression, but these are just rumors.
Photos of Heath Ledger Characterizing as the Joker
The Death of Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger, who was also the star of famous films like 10 Things I Hate About You, died at the age of 28. The actor was suffering from severe depression and was taking medication to manage it; however, one day, he was found lifeless in his home.
According to reports, Heath Ledger died from acute intoxication after voluntarily taking a cocktail of tranquilizers. His death has been one of the saddest in the world of cinema and, at the same time, one of the most mysterious.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
