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Adrien Brody is well on his way to potentially win a second Oscar with his recent filmThe Brutalist. However, what many don’t know is that he once eyed the role that brought Heath Ledger his posthumous Oscar. Adrien Brody appeared in a podcast on January 16th, discussing his eventful career.
During the conversation, the host asked the actor if it was true that he once talked to Christopher Nolan aboutThe Dark Knight. Brody admitted he did in fact have his interpretation of Joker. Especially as he felt suited for the role at the time.
However, he is glad that it was Ledger who played the part because of what a phenomenal job he did. Nevertheless, he also confessed that it would be amazing if he managed to come across anything similar to that again, as it was such a dream role.
Adrien Brody said he wanted to play Joker inThe Dark Knight
Adrien Brody recently appeared in an episode of theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast withJosh Horowitz. There, the Oscar winner talked about his glorious career and elaborated on his experiences during some of his best-known works. It is not shocking that the actor chose this moment to look back on his career after his Golden Globe win forhis phenomenal performance inThe Brutalist.
However, what did come as a shock was his admission about wanting to play Heath Ledger’s titular Joker role inThe Dark Knight. Horowitz prompted him saying that the actor has previously stated that he had a conversation withChristopher Nolanabout the role.
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In response, Brody went into detail saying he believed that it was a character he felt suited to do at the time. However, he claimed that he wasn’t close to any proper interpretation of what the character entailed. Nonetheless, it would have been an unforgettable experience for him, as it would be for,
Any actor who has a degree of edge and would like to delve into a dark character like that, especially with a filmmaker like Christopher Nolan who brought such a profound vision.
He further explained that what Nolan was doing at the time was truly ingenious as no one else had dared to experiment like that. He noted what made the movie so amazing was its derivation from playing an established comic book hero or villain in a big studio movie that might not necessarily be fulfilling in the acting aspect.
Christopher Nolan’s work and what he gave the actors in that was such a revelation. It was mind-blowing to see. And so, of course at that point that would’ve been such a dream role.
Adrien Brody noted that he is sure it must’ve been such an experience forHeath Ledger. As he thinks that the late actor did such a“remarkable job”. In fact, he stated that to him,“it was indelible”because of the heights Ledger elevated his character.
Adrien Brody would like to act in a superhero movie
In the same interviewAdrien Brodycommented that although he never got to take part in Nolan’sBatmanmasterpiece, or any other superhero for that matter, that is a genre he would be interested to explore.
Especially if he has the opportunity to work with such a talented filmmaker in one such movie that would elevate him.
If I was presented with an opportunity to play an interesting character with a filmmaker that elevated me and gave me space to do something vastly different, in that world…it sounds amazing.
Especially he stated that these big studios like Marvel and Disney employ such high-tech machinery that make the outcome so magnificent. He further added that“people love them. So who wouldn’t wanna be a part of something beloved.”
But it would take a tone that I related to. It wouldn’t be just, you know…
He elaborated, referring to his previous remark about not all superhero movies being fulfilling for an actor. For now, though,The Pianistactor is well on his way to making his mark in the Academy Awards for the second time withThe Brutalist.
Oscars 2025: Time to Call Adrien Brody 2-Time Oscar Winner?
People initially wondered who would come out on topbetween him and Timothée Chalamet for hisA Complete Unknownduring the award season. The final verdict, however, was presented when Adrien Brody swept in the Golden Globes andbecame the top contender for this year’s Oscars.
Nonetheless, it would be interesting to see if he manages to carry his luck to the main event as well. Moreover, after his recent admission of his love for superhero movies, his fans are hoping to see him in one at some point.
You can catchThe Brutalistat your nearest theaters right now, andThe Dark Knightis available for rent on Apple TV.
Anushree Banerjee
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Anushree Banerjee is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 550 published articles. She has a post-grad in English and years of experience working with some of the biggest companies on the pop culture, and anime scene, such as, Sportskeeda, Pinkvilla, and MovieWeb. Staying on top of everything anime consumes her days, while bingeing on everything horror, and thriller keeps her up at night. Be it superhero flicks from Marvel and DC, or Shonen, and Seinen, like Bleach, The Apothecary Diaries, and Attack on Titan, she can probably state facts about them faster than she can recite her home address.
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