Aaron Eckhart Career

Aaron Eckhart's career trajectory has been surprisingly lackluster following his role in The Dark Knight (TDK), a film which is highly acclaimed and ranks among the top on IMDb. His portrayal in the movie was brilliant; he impressively held his own within a highly celebrated cast and portrayed his complex character with a depth that should have got him an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor but for Heath Ledger's excellence.

Despite the promise shown in TDK, Eckhart has since predominantly found himself in lower-tier, B-movie projects that do not match the caliber of his talent or the potential trajectory expected post-TDK. I feel his talent deserves roles that challenge and showcase his range more effectively.

Furthermore, it is curious that Eckhart has never again worked with Christopher Nolan, considering Nolan's tendency for re-casting actors from his previous films. Given Eckhart's commendable performance in TDK, the absence of further collaboration between him and Nolan is puzzling.

Overall, the question remains as to why Eckhart has not achieved greater success following his breakout role in TDK, and why he hasn't been a recurring figure in Nolan's subsequent films, despite proving his substantial acting abilities.