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Paul Bettany Says He Hasn’t Rewatched ‘A Knight’s Tale’ Since 2001 Because He Misses Heath Ledger

The actor cited grief for Ledger during a Q&A at L.A. Comic Con.

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.