OlderThu, 24 January 2008 at 6:27 pm
Johnny Depp to Replace Heath Ledger
Johnny Depp is poised to replace tragic Heath Ledger in his latest film role, reports UK’s The Sun.
Heath, who was found dead Tuesday in New York, was six weeks away from finishing fantasy flick The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Now director Terry Gilliman wants his pal Johnny to film the remaining scenes.
A studio source said: “There is a point in the film when Heath falls through a magic mirror. He could change into another character after that and that is where Johnny would come in.
“It’s a weird, fantasy, time-travel movie so Heath’s character could easily change appearance. It would be a poignant moment.
“Johnny’s not working at the moment so everyone is praying he will do it.”
Share This Post:
67 Comments
they kindaa look alike
It seems slightly tacky, but as long as they pay proper tribute to Heath, and the character he portrayed, then I guess it could work.
wow, Hollywood people work extremely fast… He hasn’t been dead a week and he already has a replacement…
:(
I agree with #2 whole-heartedly. If they’re going to get anyone, there’s no better person for it than Johnny Depp. He is another actor with very creative acting choices without evening mentioning his superb acting talent.
They were just so far in, I wondered about it too. Was The Joker complete? It’s going to be so weird to see those films, but I hope it brings a lot of money for Matilda in the future.
I figured they would stop or start all over so that’s cool they would use heaths part.
um i love johnny but DAMN can we get over this tragedy first?
#3, this may sound terrible, but every day can be tens-of-thousands if not millions of dollars and you must decide quickly if you want to can it or not. They were near complete and it would be an extreme loss of revenue for everyone involved and many peoples’ jobs at stake. I feel like Heath was so big-hearted and lovely he would want it completed for his fans, friends, and family. It’s all just more memories for his daughter really.
OMG…..I was just thinking yesterday how similar they are!!! Both a little alternative and choosing edgier movie roles!! Mr Depp stepping in for Heath Ledger is a fine tribute in itself I think - almost like a mentor aiding his student in his time of need. If it goes ahead, the changeover scene in that movie will be tearful :o(
zanessa110,
you’re a fcuking dipshiit. go break your fingers and sit in a closet, blind bish.
depp’s a lame for stepping in so quick. that clown suit aint even cool off yet and he trying to jump in it.
Heath really admired Johnny Depp a lot. I hope this will come true. Heath is probably smiling down right now at this idea. RIP Heath! I love you!
that’s so cool . they kind of looke alike and johnny is an amazing actor to make him a tribute. heat ledger rest in peace because an amazing person is goingo to finish your work! everytihing happens for a reason
#12, everything happens for a reason? Let’s not pull for straws here. Jesus Christ that was offensive.
wait wait people, if I understood correctly their gonna use heaths footage already shot in the movie, but now since this tragedy happened.. all they want is to johnny to film the rest of the remaining scenes.
I mean, thats great that their not cutting heaths part, or so I hope they won´t.. so at least that we´re able to see his last movie =(.
Although it is true, the man hasn´t been dead a week and their already making this arrangements, they should at least give a little time.
I’m sure he didn’t die so Depp could get more work and be in a movie “with” him and replace himto pay “tribute”. WTF. Mentor or not, I’m sure it would be better for him to be ALIVE and working WITH him.
a lot of peoples jobs are depending on this so they have to sort something out fast
a.e.h. that was not a well thought out response. So you think Heath Ledger died so Johnny Depp could finish this movie??? That’s a bit of skewed logic. On the other hand, I wouldn’t even call that logic. I don’t know what that is.
yeck, how disrespectful. I’m pretty surte the people working on this won’t have trouble getting jobs, it all comes down to money… How sad
Its gonna be weird. But at least they’re not scrapping the entire movie. I’m glad we have two movies with Heath to look forward to. He was such a great actor.
true poodle puddle true.
You can’t replace Heath Ledger
After the failure to complete The man who killed don Quixote,it seems that Gilliam’s movies are doomed.
Looking back at this experience and the current circumstance,I hope Depp is not superstitious.
Wow. Hollywood is so quick to replace people. I kind of hope Johnny doesn’t take it, because it is tacky.
Honestly I LOVE Johnny Depp, he is my favorite actor, and have no doubt he would be great in this movie, however, I just have a feeling he won’t do it because of the fact he wouldn’t feel right taking the part of Heath Ledger who was suppose to be the star and died so suddenly and tragically. I defiantly think Johnny will turn it down.
it kind of is quick they shouldn’t even consider replacing yet at least for a couple of days:((its sad:((
Pages: [1] 2 3 » Show All
Comment and Share!
E-mail to a Friend or share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more!