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William Francis Nighy (born 12 December 1949) is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received numerous awards, including two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Academy Award and a Tony Award. Nighy started his career with the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool and made his London debut with the Royal National Theatre starting with The Illuminatus! in 1977. There he gained acclaim for his roles in David Hare's Pravda in 1985, Harold Pinter's Betrayal in 1991, Tom Stoppard's Arcadia in 1993, and Anton Chekov's The Seagull in 1994. He received a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor nomination for his performance in Blue/Orange in 2001. He made his Broadway debut in Hare's The Vertical Hour in 2006, and returned in the 2015 revival of Hare's Skylight earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination. Early film roles include in the comedies Still Crazy (1998), and Blow Dry (1999) before his breakout role in Love Actually (2003) which earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He soon gained recognition portraying Davy Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (2006-2007), and Viktor in the Underworld film series (2003-2009). Other films include Shaun of the Dead (2004), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), The Constant Gardener (2005), Notes on a Scandal (2006), Hot Fuzz (2007), Valkyrie (2008), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), About Time (2013), Emma (2020), and Living (2022), the last of these earning him his first career Academy Award nomination. Nighy has gained acclaim for his roles in television earning a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance in BBC One series State of Play (2003), and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the BBC film Gideon's Daughter (2007). He's also known for his roles in HBO's The Girl in the Café (2006) and PBS's Page Eight (2012).
Bill Nighy
Ra's al Ghul
for Ra's al Ghul in The Batman Part 3 (DCEU Remade)
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Inspired by the Black Lion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjLQyBD-wfA Gotham City faces a new threat as the new vigilante, Red Hood, emerges from the shadows. The Red Hood, revealed to be the resurrected Jason Todd, seeks vengeance against Batman for not avenging his death at the hands of the Joker. With a newfound identity and a relentless determination, the Red Hood wages a brutal war on crime, targeting both Gotham's underworld and its Dark Knight protector. Meanwhile, Batman struggles with guilt over Jason's death and the moral dilemma of killing his enemies. His refusal to cross that line further fuels Jason's rage, leading to a climactic showdown between mentor and protege. Complicating matters, the Joker and Harley Quinn unleash chaos upon Gotham, threatening to plunge the city into darkness once again. As the conflict escalates, alliances shift and secrets are revealed, ultimately culminating in a battle for the soul of Gotham itself. In a shocking twist, it is uncovered that Ra's al Ghul, the mastermind behind Jason's resurrection, has been manipulating events from the shadows in a sinister plot to destabilize Gotham and break Batman's spirit. With the truth exposed, Batman must confront his greatest enemy yet and prevent Ra's from achieving his ultimate goal. As the dust settles and Gotham begins to rebuild, Batman reflects on the lessons learned and the sacrifices made throughout his journey.
