Doing It For Heath

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Director Terry Gilliam has been faced with the difficult situation of finishing his film, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, which will be Heath Ledger's last movie, without him.

And, now, it seems that a solution has been reached that will allow the pic to be completed without its lead star.

Ledger's character steps through a mirror three different times and into different worlds. So three different actors will now inhabit his character's body in those segments of the film.

Those thesps are: Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell.

We think Heath would approve!

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Feb 16, 2008 at 9:50 pm / Email this »

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kendel says – reply to this

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that is amazing. that will be a stunning film!
k says – reply to this

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wow
ike says – reply to this

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you are such a turd!!! also, stop sucking Billary's cock. how much are you getting paid to be a bootlicker anyway. kill yourself fatass!!!!
mll says – reply to this

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first?

Finally you updated =D
melissa says – reply to this

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Aww thats cool.
Taryn says – reply to this

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Great choices of actors
vetusvates says – reply to this

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That's cool.
jessica says – reply to this

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wow. that's so so so great! having an actor like Johnny Depp step in and take his place for part of the movie is such an honor in Heaths name.
sue says – reply to this

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jude law stinks…..
rawrr says – reply to this

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1st. r.i.p. heath we will all miss you
Brianna says – reply to this

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aw
spacey420 says – reply to this

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that is pretty cool.. and that is going to be a fantastic movie once its done..
jesus cartier says – reply to this

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fuck! thats a lot of manpower!
g says – reply to this

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how amazing is that - and what a tribute
borinquenhoney says – reply to this

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can't wait for that movie
Eileen says – reply to this

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aw i'm glad he's at least trying to complete it. RIP Heath! Those actors should be honored to play your role!
mike says – reply to this

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nice
CCC says – reply to this

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Great pix!
allison says – reply to this

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awesome
allison says – reply to this

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awesome
Maggie says – reply to this

21

That is awesome.

I loved Heath. RIP my beautiful man.
Oolala says – reply to this

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Great idea.
Thanks for the update!!
april says – reply to this

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that sounds good. a nice send away for lovely heath
d says – reply to this

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Wish they'd let him RIP
i hate you fat ass!!! says – reply to this

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kill yourself fatass!!!!!!!!! i hope somebody kicks you in your buck teethone day!!!!
askf says – reply to this

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lovely. idrc. ( i dont really care).
Nicole says – reply to this

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first!!
junior says – reply to this

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second
Moana Lisa says – reply to this

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WOW..that will be so cool!!!..The show must go on!
cd says – reply to this

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hes hot
Sally says – reply to this

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That is great- I am not the biggest fans of Jude Law or Colin Farell…but Johnny Depp and Heath Ledger will make this film great!!!
JAKE says – reply to this

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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet.

VOTE OBAMA
OR
MC CAIN

IF YOU MUST

BUT

OBAMA WOULD BE BEST.

VOTE OBAMA

VOTE OBAMA

VOTE OBAMA
sqwee says – reply to this

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yay johnny depp!!!

first
haha says – reply to this

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lol sounds like bullshit to me
ange says – reply to this

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That's a shame: It'll bomb with Jude Law in it.
MJ says – reply to this

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that's hot
dar says – reply to this

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firstttt.
jenn says – reply to this

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awesome.
ptc! says – reply to this

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thats fab. looking forward to it
dejy wejy says – reply to this

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this sounds like itd be interesting already. i cant wait for batman!
Brooke says – reply to this

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RIP HEATH

5th?
emily says – reply to this

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awesome
RIP HEATH says – reply to this

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AWESOME!!!
andie says – reply to this

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I love this. how perfect. No cool with Farrel though, I think Jake would have been a better choice
kelly says – reply to this

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i would so watch this movie
elli says – reply to this

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wow. that is amazing! so nice!
devilgirl says – reply to this

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OMG– what a wonderful solution. I think Heath would approve.
Erika says – reply to this

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It'll be a great movie to watch. It's wonderful to see Hollywood unite!
Jess says – reply to this

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At least they had all the parts filmed that would need him in it, like the beginning and end to allow this to happen. I am glad they will be able to finish in a tribute to Heath!
yuki says – reply to this

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I know someone who looks exactly like him, he could be better than those actors
MEOW says – reply to this

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Beautiful tribute from his peers.
Gee says – reply to this

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I really don't think Sluttyenna's ex (and star of 'Alfie') has any business near anything of Heath's, but fine. Or CF, star of such gems as, oh, I don't know, the CF sex tape. Blecch.

JD should do all three.
bridget says – reply to this

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johnny
frickin
depp
Kewlchicky says – reply to this

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twentyfifth!!!! LOL
awesome idea for the film! Hopefully it makes the cut
RIP Heath
Thomas says – reply to this

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I am not feeling Jude Law. Another young Brit or Aussie. But "one of these things doesn't belong with the others". And it's Jude Law.
Katie says – reply to this

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I miss him already but if he reallly did die from a drug over dose, then its his fault. No one should live while doing drugs
lyds says – reply to this

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that sounds like it will be really amazing, i hope they can pull it off!
pantsheart says – reply to this

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what a great solution, im glad they didnt have to scrap the whole movie, r.i.p heath.
Amanda says – reply to this

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I love Heath Ledger, and I am glad that they found a way to carry on with the movie that he worked hard on until the end. May he rest in peace.
TectusVetusVates says – reply to this

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Re: JAKE – Jake at #32, Shame on you for injecting politics here. But…What concerns me about Obama is Michelle. Do I want her representing the USA schmoozing with Queen Elizabeth, the queen of the Netherlands, the monarchs of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Spain…??? The Presidents, Premiers, Prime Ministers of Europe, Asia, & Africa…??? And what happens if/when she starts a crazy redecorating fit in the White House. OH lawzy, lawzy, Miss Scarlett!!! Congress better pass a "No Redecorating Bill" until we get Barack & Michelle OUT of the White House.
Love Heath! says – reply to this

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I didn't realize how much hair he lost and before age 30. Glad terry is continuing with the movie!
YOU IDIOT says – reply to this

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Re: Katie – YOU STUPID LITTLE FUCKHEAD IT WAS AN ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE HOW DARE YOU CONDESCEND HIM LIKE THAT!!!
f'ing jude law!?!??! says – reply to this

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JAKE GYLLENHAAL INSTEAD OF JUDE LAW!!!!
edf says – reply to this

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They're three awesome actors.
Sarah says – reply to this

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Wow, all three amazing actors.
I think that Heath would feel proud, and this is an amazing solution.
Nicole says – reply to this

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Wow, it's tragic that he won't be able to complete the film, but this is going to be a SPECTACULAR film. It'll be a must-see for sure.
Connie says – reply to this

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VERY COOL! cant wait to see this!
jou says – reply to this

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heath ledger is FUG!
420 says – reply to this

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that sounds like it's gonna be an awesome movie.
bchbunnie says – reply to this

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I think that's an awesome decision! I'm glad they are going to cont with the film. RIP Heath
jou says – reply to this

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heath ledger is FUG! to the maxxx
c says – reply to this

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STUPID
Angelique says – reply to this

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I think that was a beautifully thoughtout decision. The actors are a wonderful tribute to one of their most talented peers.

I just watch Brokeback again today..third time since Heath has passed. I still miss him so much! The world such a better place with Heath in it.
Here's Johnny! says – reply to this

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Sounds like a creative solution. Hope it works.
RIP, Heath.
WHO CARES!?!?!?! says – reply to this

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i am sooooooooooo sick of this heath ledger crap! he is NOT the 2nd coming. he was a hollywood drug addict. he dug his grave and now he has to lay in it. gosh! get over it! he's DEAD…DEAD…DEAD!!!!
Crystal says – reply to this

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That's good. Johnny is an amazing actor, as well was Heath. I think Jude does a decent job as well. I'm not exactly a fan of Colin Farrell, but I'm sure the movie will be great. And I'm sure Heath would have wanted the show to go on.
Hope says – reply to this

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AMAZING
This is OLD news... says – reply to this

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This is such old news…this website is starting to suck, where are the updates????
Doesn't matter says – reply to this

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A nice story about Heath doesn't change what I think about you anymore, Perez. That Barack-smearing is just too ridiculous. Heath wouldn't approve of it, that's for sure.
Andrea says – reply to this

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This is so touching and a fantastic solution. I'm actually a bit intrigued to see the film now!
Jessi says – reply to this

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Sounds brilliant. I'm sure Depp, Farrell, and Law will do him justice.
Gilliam is a genius, anyway.
pinkmoon says – reply to this

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Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell are perfect and I can also see Orlando Bloom or Daniel Day Lewis but this works too, I am just thrilled it's getting finished with Heath's part intact. Should be remarkable anyway Heath's in it.
Andrew says – reply to this

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Aw I think he would approve as well, great group of actors
I heart heath says – reply to this

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I am happy they are going to finish his last movie. He is so greatly missed. This will be a great way to honor him.
Sarah says – reply to this

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That sounds really awesome!! I love it when Perez posts nice, good things like this instead of well you know other things . . . .
RICK says – reply to this

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hey katie

YOU ARE A FUCKING MORON DUMBASS.
Rammy says – reply to this

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Now thats gonna be good
maggot says – reply to this

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Re: WHO CARES!?!?!?! – Fuck You Heartless Bitch! You are A Fucking Ice Queen! Rot in Hell Bitch!
maggot says – reply to this

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Re: WHO CARES!?!?!?! – Fuck You Heartless Bitch! You are A Fucking Ice Queen! Rot in Hell Bitch!
Rammy says – reply to this

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Re: WHO CARES!?!?!?! –
FUCK YOU BITCH!
We have to wait until 2009 says – reply to this

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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is an unfinished American fantasy-adventure film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam and screenwriter Charles McKeown, whose production was in progress when it had to be suspended due to the death of one of its principal stars, Heath Ledger, on January 22, 2008. Prior to the suspension of production, Christopher Plummer and Tom Waits were co-starring with Ledger in a story about the leader of a traveling theater troupe who, through a deal with the Devil, takes audience members through a magical mirror to explore their imaginations. Production began on the film in December 2007, but Heath Ledger's unexpected death in January 2008 led Gilliam to suspend production on the film while he determined if and how he might "salvage" the film.[1]

In February 2008 actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell reportedly signed on to take over Ledger's role, becoming multiple incarnations of his character transformed in the "magical" world of the film.[2]

The projected release date for this film is 2009.
Laury says – reply to this

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Oh wow, all this talent in one movie… Terry is doing the right thing, Heath would've wanted him to finish it.
chels says – reply to this

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lovelovelove jude law
clea says – reply to this

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johnny depp, jude law ANDD colin farrell?!!
DAYMMMMMMM
thats gonna be somee movie
Yak says – reply to this

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Who is this guy, Anna Nicole Smith? Why is he more popular dead than alive? Uh, he's dead folks. Move along. You weren't close personal friends with him and he wouldn't give 2 shits about you if you died from a drug overdose so forget about him already. I haven't seen one movie he was in and I imagine 95% of the population haven't either. Why do you want to idolize drugged up losers?
Kelsey says – reply to this

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Re: Katie – Well, little Miss perfect…Yeah, I guess EVERYONE who has EVER done a drug or drugs should freakin' die…Are you serious? God…there are some idiots out there and you are clearly the leader of the pack.
she says – reply to this

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Bravo! Hollywod made good!
Stephanie says – reply to this

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Although it does break hearts…Heath Ledger is amazingly talented, and at least he went out with a film.

RIP Heath Ledger.
xOx
she says – reply to this

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Re: Kelsey – Yak cared enough to comment on him, eh? Well, we won't care when Yak dies either because 95 percent of the people…
kristin says – reply to this

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colin farrell?? are you fucking kidding me?? i have no problems with johnny and jude, but… colin farrell??