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Making Rachel Dawes her own
One thing Maggie Gyllenhaal worried about before taking on the character Rachel Dawes in “The Dark Knight” was making sure she didn’t imitate what Katie Holmes did in “Batman Begins.”  Ledger's compelling Joker thrills, saddens fansAs Chris Finegan watched Heath Ledger's stunning portrayal of the Joker on Friday in "The Dark Knight," he couldn't help but think of another actor who wasn't on the screen: James Dean, who also died prematurely and tragically, nearly 53 years ago.
Review: `Dark Knight' nearly lives up to the hype
It's difficult to separate the movie from its mystique.  'Dark Knight' credits pay tribute to LedgerHeath Ledger is getting a fond tribute from his collaborators on "The Dark Knight." The end credits of the "Batman Begins" sequel include a farewell note to Ledger, who died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs; and to special-effects technician Conway Wickliffe, who was killed last September in a stunt-car accident. |
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