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worstpreviews.com - 7/1/2009

Heath Ledger Tried to Sabotage The Dark Knight?

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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 Nicola Pecorini, the actor had a ...

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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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vanityfair.com - 6/30/2009

Heath Ledger Remembered

— vanityfair.com — In August 2000, Vanity Fair featured a rising young star on its cover: Heath Ledger. Bruce Weber’s... photographs captured the looks, character, and promise that the actor’s co-workers and friends described in the accompanying cover story. ... (more) Heath Ledger Remembered

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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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Did Heath Ledger Purposefully Try to Sabotage The Dark Knight?
The Movie Blog — ... he didn’t want to be part of the massive blockbuster that “The Dark Knight” turned out to be. “[Ledger] was always hesitant to be in a summer blockbuster, with the dolls and action figures and everything else that comes with one of those movies,” Alexander explained. “He was afraid it would define him and limit his choices.” WHAT!?!?! Seriously?!?!?! I honestly don’t know what to think about this. Worst Previews is citing Vanity Fair as the source, which is no rag. So let’s wait ...

Heath Ledger tried to sabotage 'The Dark Knight'?
Come Back Shane! — 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 salary for The Dark Knight, even if he got fired. WorstPreviews (via The Movie Blog) got this from Vanity Fair: According to Ledger's agent Steven Alexander and ...