Was it Heath Ledger or was it the director? (The Joker)

**Jeritron** · 03-02-2011, 11:54 PM

I think Nicholson basically concluded that he was such a perfect choice for The Joker, that'd he'd basically play an over the top version of himself in makeup.
And that's what he did. Not that there's even anything wrong with that. It worked incredibly well.
But for years Jack Nicholson was the dream casting for The Joker, and Nicholson wanted to play the role just as much, so I don't think him or the creators felt the need to have him transform.

03-02-2011, 11:54 PM	#9
Jeritron Get a poke on Posts: 35,234	I think Nicholson basically concluded that he was such a perfect choice for The Joker, that'd he'd basically play an over the top version of himself in makeup. And that's what he did. Not that there's even anything wrong with that. It worked incredibly well. But for years Jack Nicholson was the dream casting for The Joker, and Nicholson wanted to play the role just as much, so I don't think him or the creators felt the need to have him transform.