Every time a new secret comes to light about the Dark Knight Trilogy, I find myself wondering if I properly watched the films at all.
The latest unknown detail comes fromBatman: The Dark Knight, and is specifically about the Joker – and no, it isn’t about howhis plans started inBatman Begins.
Batman: Arkham Shadowhas an intriguing story waiting for us
In the second film, the Joker has many unique quirks that help bring the character to life; it’s part of the reason Heath Ledger was so widely praised for the role.
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However, one aspect of the character’s development wasn’t planned at all.
Theytweeted, “InThe Dark Knight(2008), Joker is constantly licking his lips. This is actually because of the prosthetic scars that Heath Ledger wore.”
“They kept falling off, so Heath would lick his lips to keep them in place. Gradually, it became a part of the Joker’s character,” they further explained.
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For those interested in delving into other film trivia, there’s lots to explore via the Twitter thread. But for Batman fans specifically, we have other hiding-in-plain-sight secrets that you’d like to know about.
Turns out, one of theweirdest villains of the franchisewas hiding inDark Knight Risesall along, we just simply didn’t look hard enough. Oh, the shame.
So many unique references to the comics, as well as entertaining cameos can be found within the trilogy, if only we’d pay more attention.
WithBatman: Arkham Shadowon its way, we’re looking forward to the lore we’ll get to deep dive into as we return to the mean streets of Gotham.
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It might not prove as interestingly random as Ledger’s lip licking, but we’ll readily digest it all the same.
Topics:Batman,TV And Film,Warner Bros,DC
