Heath Ledger has been offered the role of The Joker in the latest Batman film, according to reports.

According to latinoreview.com, "the offer was officially made to Heath Ledger to star as The Joker in the Batman Begins sequel" on Wednesday.

The actor is not the only big name to have been linked to the part, with Robin Williams, Paul Bettany and Steve Buscemi all previously touted to take the role.