Johnny Depp privileged to replace Heath Ledger in new film
December 18th, 2009 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI ( Leave a comment )
Washington, December 18(ANI): Johnny Depp has said he’s privileged to play the role originally meant for Heath Ledger in new movie ‘The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.’
Ledger had passed away due to an accidental drug overdose in January 2008, halfway through the filming.
“Though the circumstances of my involvement are extremely heartrending and unbelievably sad, I feel privileged to have been asked aboard to stand in on behalf of dear Heath…”Contactmusic quoted him as telling Moviefone.com.
He added: “He was the only player out there breathing heavy down the back of every established actor’s neck with a thundering and ungovernable talent that came up on you quick, hissing rather mischievously with that cheeky grin, ‘Hey… get on out of my way boys, I’m coming through!’ And does he ever!”
An ensemble cast of Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Depp has filled in Ledger’s shoes for the film. (ANI)
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