Overview
- Bettany told fans he saw the film only upon its release and has avoided revisiting it because he misses Ledger too much.
- He made the remarks during an audience Q&A at L.A. Comic Con, where he appeared alongside WandaVision costar Elizabeth Olsen.
- Bettany said people often quote lines from the movie to him, but he cannot remember the dialogue after more than two decades.
- Ledger died in 2008 at age 28 from an accidental prescription drug overdose, and Bettany has previously praised his warmth and star presence.
- A Knight’s Tale was a breakout Hollywood role for Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer, and coverage notes his ongoing Marvel work, including a planned return in Disney+’s Vision Quest slated for 2026.