A month ago, WB executives had the pleasure of screening the 1st cut of The Dark Knight, walking out of the theater very pleased. However, news had spread about the removal of a particular delicate scene where the Joker, played by the late Heath Ledger, climbs inside a bodybag and zips himself up. An inside source from MovieHole.net has now confirmed that none of Ledger’s scenes will be cut:
“I know for a fact that that scene is in the film. I also know that WB has made no such mandate and that Chris [Nolan] is honest when saying that he will not change what was intended with The Joker.”
I say that’s awesome news. Ledger poured his heart out into playing this role and Nolan should definitely honor his performance the way it was intended. July 18 can’t come too soon!
- The Angry Asian Batman
