Heath Ledger’s Oscar-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight leaves an unforgettable mark in many viewers’ hearts; the film is considered one of the best superhero movies ever made. Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker is the hallmark of one of the greatest greats in cinematic history. However, when Nolan first approached Ledger in preparation for Batman Begins, he initially had Ledger set to play Batman. Ledger rejected the role and Batman eventually went to Christian Bale. Ledger, on the other hand, got involved later as Batman’s villainous counterpart.
Ledger’s Clown Prince of Crime is very different from his predecessors, and one striking character tic had viewers asking questions. Ledger’s Joker has a tendency to lick his lips, unlike previous Jokers. There’s no reference to the Joker having this character trait in the source material, so where did it come from? While many suspected it had something to do with the actor’s and writers’ unique interpretation of the character, the reason behind this character trait has nothing to do with creative choices.
Many would assume that the explanation behind the Joker’s trait would be tied to his traumatic past and how he has gotten his permanent “smiling” scar. The Joker covers his face with paint to become someone else and also to hide the scar. Some fans theorized that the Joker’s condition is linked to the scar having problems healing, which caused it to be dry and itchy, therefore leading the Joker to develop a habit of licking the corner of his lips very often. Some also pointed to a condition called Tardive Dyskinesia, which is a long-term side effect of uncontrollable eye blinking, lip-smacking, pushing of lips and jetting out of the tongue caused by certain anti-psychotic medications. On-screen villains other than the Joker also share this trait. Prison Break’s T-bag licks the corner of his lips uncontrollably very often. Similarly, Breaking Bad’s Don Hector purses his lips a lot. Even Barry Keoghan’s newest Joker displays this condition. Considering the Joker’s tragic and extreme past, adding a lip-licking trait definitely adds another layer of tragedy to the character.
Heath Ledger’s Oscar-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight leaves an unforgettable mark in many viewers’ hearts; the film is considered one of the best superhero movies ever made. Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker is the hallmark of one of the greatest greats in cinematic history. However, when Nolan first approached Ledger in preparation for Batman Begins, he initially had Ledger set to play Batman. Ledger rejected the role and Batman eventually went to Christian Bale. Ledger, on the other hand, got involved later as Batman’s villainous counterpart.
Ledger’s Clown Prince of Crime is very different from his predecessors, and one striking character tic had viewers asking questions. Ledger’s Joker has a tendency to lick his lips, unlike previous Jokers. There’s no reference to the Joker having this character trait in the source material, so where did it come from? While many suspected it had something to do with the actor’s and writers’ unique interpretation of the character, the reason behind this character trait has nothing to do with creative choices.
Many would assume that the explanation behind the Joker’s trait would be tied to his traumatic past and how he has gotten his permanent “smiling” scar. The Joker covers his face with paint to become someone else and also to hide the scar. Some fans theorized that the Joker’s condition is linked to the scar having problems healing, which caused it to be dry and itchy, therefore leading the Joker to develop a habit of licking the corner of his lips very often. Some also pointed to a condition called Tardive Dyskinesia, which is a long-term side effect of uncontrollable eye blinking, lip-smacking, pushing of lips and jetting out of the tongue caused by certain anti-psychotic medications. On-screen villains other than the Joker also share this trait. Prison Break‘s T-bag licks the corner of his lips uncontrollably very often. Similarly, Breaking Bad‘s Don Hector purses his lips a lot. Even Barry Keoghan’s newest Joker displays this condition. Considering the Joker’s tragic and extreme past, adding a lip-licking trait definitely adds another layer of tragedy to the character.
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