During rehearsal for the penthouse party scene in The Dark Knight, Michael Caine saw Heath Ledger step out of the elevator in full Joker regalia for the first time and was so rattled he forgot every line. A veteran actor of Caine's caliber blanking on dialogue is the ultimate proof that Ledger's commitment to the role was felt by everyone on set — not just ticket buyers. The scene survived because it was rehearsal, but the reaction became legend.
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