Caine Describes Ledger's Joker Author: Jett Sunday, November 25, 2007 6:41 AM TEXAS TIME: Sir Michael Caine -- who portrays Batman’s butler/partner Alfred Pennyworth in THE DARK KNIGHT -- provided a description of “The Heath-Joker.” You gotta love that Sir Michael! Anywaym, here's what he had to say… * “The problem was, how do you top Jack Nicholson as The Joker? Heath Ledger plays the Joker and he is fantastic. I couldn't see how Jack could be topped but he's at least equal to him. It's extraordinary. Jack's Joker was a very nasty old uncle, this Joker is a maniacal, murderous psychopath.” And… * “When you see the make-up -- he looks like he's mentally gone. He puts the make-up on to disguise himself and then goes and never takes it off again, or washes, so gradually it looks like leprosy. I'm a great fan of Christopher Nolan. I thought 'Batman Begins' was the best Batman I'd ever seen. And I think this one will be better than that.” Have I told y’all that I can not wait to see this film? I have? Well, I say it again: “I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THIS FILM!” THE DARK KNIGHT hits theaters on July 18, 2008. SOURCE: EARTHTIMES.ORG. Thanks to "Chris M."