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theplaylist.blogspot.com - 6/30/2009

Heath Ledger Signed On For 'The Dark Knight' With The Intention Of Getting Fired?

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Despite his extraordinary turn as the Joker in Christopher Nolan 's " The Dark Knight " last year, an article in Vanity Fair this week on the late and great Heath Ledger alleges that the actor signed on to the project with the intention of eventually being laid off with financial ...

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vanityfair.com - 6/29/2009

The Last of Heath: Vanity Fair

— vanityfair.com — How chronic insomnia may have led to his death• Ledger’s use of sleeping medication to combat chronic... insomnia at the end of his life was of more concern to Grennell. “I’d say, ‘If you can possibly bear it to stop taking the medications, do, because ... (more) The Last of Heath: Vanity Fair

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worstpreviews.com - 7/1/2009

Heath Ledger Tried to Sabotage The Dark Knight?

— worstpreviews.com — Submit Comment A Vanity Fair article decided to take a closer look at Heath Ledger, including the... reason for his decision to play The Joker in last year's "The Dark Knight." According to Ledger's agent Steven Alexander and cinematographer/friend ... (more) Heath Ledger Tried to Sabotage The Dark Knight?

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byeshane.blogspot.com - 7/1/2009

Heath Ledger tried to sabotage 'The Dark Knight'?

— byeshane.blogspot.com — There is a whole lot of WTF ? in this story, but it's too bizarre not to... share. There has been some speculation that Heath Ledger attempted to play the Joker character as over the top and silly in order to get fired from the project. Ledger's contract stated that he would earn a pretty big ... (more) Heath Ledger tried to sabotage 'The Dark Knight'?

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Ledger Wanted Out of 'Dark Knight' Role, Source Says
Cinematical — ... of those movies. He was afraid it would define him and limit his choices." The article also delves into Ledger's rampant drug use, eventual sobriety and just how rough his break-up with Michelle Williams was. It also links off to a 2000 photo spread featuring the actor in some, um, interesting poses. Definitely an odd piece, and I'm sure some will be critical of Vanity Fair for running it. Check it out over here and let us know what you think. [via The Playlist] Filed under: Celebrities and Controversy, Fandom, ...