The Dark Knight almost featured some Joker scenes that would have changed the entire film.
The film is commonly regarded to be even more effective for omitting his origin story.
The character would return – played by Jared Leto – in Suicide Squad while, in 2019, Joaquin Phoenix starred in Todd Phillips’ film detailing his origin story.
He revealed that the actor, who died months before the film was released, wanted to be hit for real in one of its key scenes.