Jack Nicholson famously commented on his role as the Joker, saying, "What I appreciate about the character is that his sense of humor is completely tasteless." He further revealed that playing the Joker was one of his most cherished roles. Nicholson's contract for the film included a deal where he would receive a percentage of the gross earnings. Thanks to the film's tremendous box office success, this arrangement proved to be extremely lucrative for him. As a result, Nicholson ended up earning approximately $60 million from the film. When adjusting for inflation, this figure translates to roughly $143 million in 2022, highlighting the significant financial impact of his role.
