Title: Terry Gilliam
Description: ..and some surprising news.
Anthony Thorne - February 7, 2008 05:53 AM (GMT)
Very curious about the latest apparent developments. This will be an interesting movie, to say the least.
Things are afoot... Marty Langford - February 7, 2008 02:44 PM (GMT)
What's the news? I can't seem to see much on that site.
William D'Annucci - February 7, 2008 08:09 PM (GMT)
The fact that there is a site is news. After lots of rumors and speculation, it's a more definite sign that the production is going to try and continue without Heath Ledger. How can they do this? Well, as Anthony said, things are afoot.
Vincent Pereira - February 7, 2008 09:15 PM (GMT)
There were a few pieces posted on-line (such as
this one ) indicating that thanks to a plot point in the film- where at one point Ledger's character falls into a "magic mirror"- that at this point, another actor could take over the role, and they shot enough with Heath to cover his performance up to that point in the film. One name being bandied about to "transform" from Heath is Johnny Depp. In any case, it appears Gilliam not only intended to finish the film, he intends to keep as much of the work Heath finished in the final film as possible as a tribute to Heath.
Vincent
Anthony Thorne - February 7, 2008 09:25 PM (GMT)
The official Gilliam fan-site
Dreams mentions that the producers will apparently make a full announcement within the next few days.
Anthony Thorne - February 16, 2008 06:30 AM (GMT)
It's probably worth waiting for more reliable confirmation, but this AICN
story indicates that Ledger has been replaced by not one actor, but three: Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.
Vincent Pereira - February 18, 2008 09:59 PM (GMT)
Patrick Lefcourt - February 19, 2008 12:29 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Vincent Pereira @ Feb 7 2008, 09:15 PM) |
| thanks to a plot point in the film- where at one point Ledger's character falls into a "magic mirror"- that at this point, another actor could take over the role |
Barbara Carrera? :rolleyes:
Peter Avellino - February 19, 2008 01:42 AM (GMT)
Patrick Lefcourt Posted on Feb 19 2008, 12:29 AM
Now that's funny.
Lance Tooks - February 19, 2008 01:59 AM (GMT)
Glad to see Gilliam ran into some good luck for a change.
Bob Gutowski - February 19, 2008 10:15 PM (GMT)
Sounds like this could work in a book, but not a film. Not to me, anyway.
Barbara Carrera! Very witty! I saw the trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT last night and I was very impressed with the late Heath's committment to the role. Sigh!
Vincent Pereira - February 23, 2008 05:48 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Bob Gutowski @ Feb 19 2008, 04:15 PM) |
Sounds like this could work in a book, but not a film. Not to me, anyway.
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I find this an interesting response, because if anything, different actors playing the same part is a distinctly visual (i.e., cinematic) idea, as opposed to a literary one. Why, then, would you think it might work in a book but not a film?
Vincent