Dark Knight Mania: Maggie Goes Deep, Talks Heath

Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses the new Batman movie, her role and acting opposite Heath Ledger

By Ben Lyons Jul 17, 2008 9:12 PMTags

Big week for Batman, and star Maggie Gyllenhaal has obviously thought about The Dark Knight even more than the rest of us. She tells me why the movie goes far beyond just "fun," and she shares what it's like filming one of the scariest scenes with Heath Ledger. Check the clip to get the full story.

And if you missed 'em, catch my interviews with the rest of the cast—and director Christopher Nolan—after the jump.

Ledger's costars talk about his performance, energy and life.

Christian Bale gets, stays very intense.

Aaron Eckhart explores all sides of Gotham's other hero.

Loyal Bat-cop Gary Oldman has some dish on a Harry Potter costar.