Heath Ledger

Gary Oldman, who plays Lieutenant Jim Gordon in the film, said: "I haven't seen a villain like this, or a bad guy like this, since Dennis Hopper played Frank Booth in Blue Velvet - this out-scares Hannibal Lecter."

Director Christopher Nolan said: "What we wanted to do was create a villain that's iconic and terrifying, I think, but also recognisably human.

"And I think Heath does that in a very interesting way - I think people are going to be blown away."

Christian Bale, who returns as Bruce Wayne in the film also praised Ledger's performance.

"He's created this anarchic, Sid Vicious-like, punk rock Joker, unlike any Joker that's been seen before. I think it's a real classic portrayal that will be remembered for ages.

"It is tragic he is not here, but I am here to see his talents and celebrate it and I hope everybody will."

Co-star Aaron Eckhart added: "I'm so sad he's not here with us and doing these interviews right now, but we are going to honour him tonight."

The Dark Knight follows Batman as he sets out to destroy organised crime in Gotham City for good.

The film will have its London premiere on 21 July, ahead of its UK release on 25 July.
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