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Why Michael Caine Was "Terrified" of Heath Ledger on ‘The Dark Knight’ Set

  • Michael Caine reflects on filming The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger, stating he was "terrified" of Ledger's chilling performance as the Joker.
  • Caine noted that Ledger's impressive acting inspired others on set to "raise our game."
  • Caine expressed that learning of Ledger's passing was "absolutely awful" and still makes him sad to think about.
  • Heath Ledger, who passed away at 28 in January 2008, won a posthumous Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Dark Knight, a performance for the ages.
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