 In this same year , he starred with Helena Bonham Carter in Conversations with Other Women ( 2006 ) . While promoting this film , Eckhart revealed that he wishes not to be typecast or repeat himself , saying he does not want to play any more villains . He appeared in the 2006 film noir The Black Dahlia — based on a real 1947 crime — as Sergeant Leland " Lee " Blanchard , a detective investigating the murder of Elizabeth Short , later dubbed the " Black Dahlia " . The film premiered at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival . Reception for the movie was mixed , but many critics enjoyed Eckhart 's performance ; Time Out magazine praised Eckhart and co @-@ star Hilary Swank for their performances , writing " ... both [ are ] great in their secondary roles . " 
