Brokeback Batman

Heath Ledger (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN) will play The Joker in the next Batman movie. The other rumored Jokers were Steve Carrell, Sean Penn, Robin Williams and Jude Law. I'm not sure how Heath Ledger will look in the makeup, but Heath is definitely a sexier upgrade from Jack Nicholson who played The Joker in BATMAN. Let's not forget that Heath can dance and sing, hopefully they let those talents go to use.

The sequel is titled THE DARK NIGHT and will have Christopher Nolan (MEMENTO) directing again. Also back to reprise his role is Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne.

IMBD also reports that Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman will also appear. Noticeably absent is Katie Holmes who played Bruce Wayne's childhood friend, Rachel Dawes.

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