Overview
- January 22 marked 18 years since Ledger’s death at age 28 from an accidental prescription-drug overdose.
- Media tributes highlighted his broader filmography, recommending Two Hands, A Knight’s Tale, Monster’s Ball, Candy, Casanova, and I’m Not There.
- Fans on social platforms expressed reservations about the rumored casting of Barry Keoghan as the Joker, frequently measuring expectations against Ledger’s portrayal.
- The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson and directed by Matt Reeves, is scheduled to release on October 1, 2027.
- Ledger’s Joker earned a posthumous Academy Award in 2009, a benchmark repeatedly cited in anniversary reflections.