Leonardo DiCaprio was offered the Joker role in The Dark Knight before Heath Ledger

Joaquin Phoenix was also considered

Published: Nov 5, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered the Joker role in The Dark Knight before Heath Ledger — Leonardo DiCaprio was offered the Joker role in The Dark Knight before Heath Ledger — Image credit: Warner Bros.

Joaquin Phoenix was also considered

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