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8th Jan 2009

The Dark Knight (2008)

Question: Why does the Joker keep licking his lips? Is it just a tick he has?

Answer: According to interviews, Heath Ledger started doing that because of the makeup on his face, and director Chris Nolan liked it so much, he told him to keep doing it. He felt that it made the Joker even more bizarre. So yes, it's just a tic.

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