Colin Farrell, actor from the ‘Penguin’ series, reveals that Heath Ledger and Joaquim Phoenix were his inspirations for playing Batman’s antagonist
Last Sunday (5), Colin Farrell He was awarded at the 2025 Golden Globes as “Best Actor in a Miniseries” for his performance in “Penguin”, the Batman villain series. The achievement puts him alongside Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenixthe only other actors awarded at the event for playing comic book villains. Despite the honor, Farrell He was modest and declared that he does not consider himself on the same level as Joker’s interpreters.
During the press conference after the award, the actor made a point of highlighting the admiration he has for Ledger and phoenix:
“You mentioned two actors who, in my opinion, are two of the most extraordinarily talented and brilliant film artists I’ve had the chance to observe and be inspired by. What Heath did in Chris Nolan’s The Dark Knight was extraordinary and will live on for generations. And what [Phoenix] did with Joker is reflected by all the awards he won, including the Oscar. It was extraordinary.”
He also expressed gratitude for being in the same conversation as the two, but was categorical in placing himself as a fan first and foremost:
“They are both very special. So having my name said in the same sentence as these actors is honestly lovely, but I’m still more of a fan than anything. I don’t think I’m part of the pantheon. Joaquin and Heath are two extraordinary and honestly great actors.”
Ledger He won a posthumous Golden Globe in 2009 as “Best Supporting Actor” for his iconic performance in “The Dark Knight” (2008). Already phoenixHe won the award for “Best Actor in a Drama Film” in 2020 for Joker (2019), which also won him an Oscar.
Farrell debuted as Penguin in Batman (2022), starring Robert Pattinson. His interpretation of the charismatic and dangerous mobster was so successful that the character received a spin-off series, shown on HBO and Max.
For fans, both the films Ledger and phoenix as for the series starring Farrell are available at Max, along with other productions from the Dark Knight universe.
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Source: Recreio
