Washington, Aug. 23 -- Actor Paul Bettany may have played several memorable characters during his long acting career, but for some people, he is still best known as "the naked guy" from 'A Knight's Tale.'

The 55-year-old actor recently recalled the unexpected way the 2001 film continues to follow him. Speaking to PEOPLE at the 'D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026' earlier this month, Bettany said that while fans sometimes remember his famous lines from other projects, his role in 'A Knight's Tale' remains a very different kind of introduction.

"Well, there is a line from WandaVision, which is, 'What is grief, if not love persevering?' But mostly, I live in New York City, and I was in a film called A Knight's Tale, right at the begin...