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Music Heroes Inspire Super Ones
Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in the blockbuster Batman flick The Dark Knight is based on Johnny Rotten. Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack was inspired by Keith Richards. And Frank Sinatra was the basis for the singer Johnny Fontane in The Godfather. We look at why rock characters make such good movie characters with freelance writer and UK Guardian contributor Priya Elan.
Tell us: What musicians have made, or would make, great movie characters?
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John,
In Entertainment Weekly Gary Oldman mentioned that he saw a bit of Alex in the Joker and said that to Heath. Heath said he was watching Clockwork in his trailer. So yes, from Heath's point of view Alex was an inpiration.
The lead signer of The Addicts, would have a been a good source to base the joker's personality on.
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