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Paul Bettany Says It Is Still ‘Difficult’ To Accept Heath Ledger’s Death: ‘He Radiated Light’ | Hollywood News

Paul Bettany Says It Is Still ‘Difficult’ To Accept Heath Ledger’s Death: ‘He Radiated Light’ | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 15:46 IST Paul Bettany reflects on A Knight’s Tale and Heath Ledger’s radiant energy, sharing bittersweet memories and how Ledger’s loss still deeply affects him more than 20 years later. Paul Bettany Admits He Misses Heath Ledger Too Much To Rewatch A Knight’s Tale More than two decades after A Knight’s Tale hit theatres, memories from the film still feel fresh and a little bittersweet for Paul Bettany. The actor recently looked back at his time working alongside the late Heath Ledger, admitting that accepting his co-star’s death remains deeply difficult. In an interview with The Guardian, Bettany reflected on the 2001 medieval adventure, recalling the energy Ledger brought to the set. Ledger died in 2008 at the age of 28 due to an accidental overdose, a loss that continues to resonate with those who knew him. “So much has been said about Heath and darkness, but the moment you saw him, he just radiated light, happiness and joy,” Bettany shared. “He was a ball of creativity and charisma, so very …

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalised At AIIMS Delhi | India News

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalised At AIIMS Delhi | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 18:17 IST Jagdeep Dhankhar, was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after losing consciousness twice. He resigned on July 21 citing health reasons and has since made limited public appearances. Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.(PTI File Image) Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Monday after he lost consciousness twice, over the weekend, officials said. The 74-year-old developed health complications on January 10 and was subsequently taken to AIIMS, where doctors admitted him for further examination, news agency PTI reported. Sharing the health update, officials said Dhankhar had “two bouts of unconsciousness” on Saturday when he went to the washroom. He was subsequently advised medical evaluation. “Today, he had gone to AIIMS for a checkup when the doctors insisted that he should get admitted for tests,” an official said, reported PTI. Doctors are likely to carry out an MRI as part of the medical evaluation, officials said. Last year on July 21, Dhankhar resigned from the vice-president’s post, citing health reasons. The …

‘They said we destroyed the franchise’: How Heath Ledger Joker backlash helped Jonathan Nolan block noise for Fallout

‘They said we destroyed the franchise’: How Heath Ledger Joker backlash helped Jonathan Nolan block noise for Fallout

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In a storied career, Jonathan Nolan has adapted some of the most iconic pop culture stories, created original universes, and given us some memorable TV shows and films. His legacy of successfully adapting the ‘un-adaptable’ titles has continued with Fallout, the Prime Video series based on the popular video game franchise. The writer-filmmaker was recently in Tokyo for the Asian premiere of Fallout season 2, where he sat down with HT for a chat about the show, taking in fan feedback, and ‘tuning out the noise’. Excerpts Jonathan Nolan with Ella Purnell, the star of Fallout. How do you adapt something like Fallout? Because it’s a beloved game with such lore, such intricate lore, how do you balance between fidelity to the source material and making it your own and making it more engaging for a wider audience? Very carefully, I think, would be the first answer. But the reason we’re doing this project in the first place is that I love these games. That’s really where it comes from. For me, it comes from …

Michelle Williams says late ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger had ‘incredible sensitivity’; makes rare comments about him and daughter Matilda: ‘Thank god there’s…’ | Hollywood News

Michelle Williams says late ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger had ‘incredible sensitivity’; makes rare comments about him and daughter Matilda: ‘Thank god there’s…’ | Hollywood News

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Although it has been close to two decades since he tragically passed away, Heath Ledger is still widely regarded as one of the finest actors of the 2000s. His performances as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008) and Ennis Del Mar in Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2005) continue to inspire many. Recently, his former girlfriend Michelle Williams — who shares a 19-year-old daughter, Matilda Ledger, with him — fondly recalled what an incredible person Ledger was. During a chat with her on a recent episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, actor-comedian Dax Shepard spoke about the late thespian, “I feel obligated to say that I knew him a little bit when he was getting sober. I can feel the weight of the world on him in a very special way that kind of broke my heart. I was very, very sad, and I thought he was just so special.” Also Read | When Bobby Deol’s wife Tanya opened up on sharing household chores with Sunny Deol’s wife Pooja, revealed mother-in-law Prakash Kaur …

10 Things I Hate About You is getting its own franchise, confirms OG director: Heath Ledger ode in the works

10 Things I Hate About You is getting its own franchise, confirms OG director: Heath Ledger ode in the works

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May 07, 2025 11:02 PM IST 10 Things I Hate About You may not be a standalone classic anymore — a complete trilogy is in the works! 10 Things I Hate About You will no longer be just that! Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in a still from 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) As per the cult teen classic director’s own admission, a proper sequel is in the works, currently going by the name of 10 Things I Hate About Dating. Not just this, a potential 10 Things trilogy is very much on the vision board. In a chat with PEOPLE, Gil, 70, opened up about how the film is currently in its writing phase, in collaboration with Naya Elle James: “10 Things I Hate About Dating is definitively in the works as a feature film. We’re developing it right now”. Now while it’s important to point out that the project hasn’t officially been greenlit yet, Gil appears pretty confident when it comes to it materialising. Speaking of the trilogy, the franchise will …

Box Office: 10 Things I Hate About You’s 1999 run revisited amid talk of new sequel honoring Heath Ledger

Box Office: 10 Things I Hate About You’s 1999 run revisited amid talk of new sequel honoring Heath Ledger

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More than two decades after it became a definitive teen movie, 10 Things I Hate About You is reportedly making a comeback, this time with a modern twist and a heartfelt tribute. Director Gil Junger, who helmed the original, recently told People that a new sequel to the beloved romantic comedy is in development, aiming to honor the late Heath Ledger, who starred in the original 1999 film. The film will be called 10 Things I Hate About Dating. Junger, 70, shared exclusively with the aforementioned outlet that the upcoming movie is being co-written with Naya Elle James and produced alongside Andrew Lazar, who was attached to the original. While not yet greenlit, the project is being envisioned as the first in a trilogy, followed by 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids. The new film will draw inspiration from Molière’s 1666 play The Misanthrope, much like the original took cues from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Unlike the first film’s focus on high school kids, 10 Things …

When Christian Bale Said Heath Ledger’s Joker “Ruined” His Plans In The Dark Knight Because Of This Reason

When Christian Bale Said Heath Ledger’s Joker “Ruined” His Plans In The Dark Knight Because Of This Reason

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Why Did Christian Bale Say Heath Ledger’s Joker Ruined His Plans? ( Photo Credit – Facebook ) Christian Bale played Batman in what many fans called the gold standard of superhero cinema. But while the world raved about The Dark Knight, Bale quietly walked away feeling like his own performance missed the mark. And the reason? Heath Ledger. In a surprisingly candid throwback interview with Yahoo!, Bale admitted, “I didn’t quite manage what I hoped I would. Chris did, but my own sense of self is like, ‘I didn’t quite nail it.’ Heath turned up and just kind of completely ruined all my plans. Because I went, ‘He’s so much more interesting than me and what I’m doing.” That line said with a touch of admiration, captured the shockwave Ledger’s Joker sent through Gotham and the film itself. When The Dark Knight hit theaters in 2008, it exploded past the comic book mold. Christopher Nolan had already set the tone with Batman Begins, but the sequel took things to another level. It dove deep into …

Michael Caine reveals what it was like to work with Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight: ‘It still makes me sad..’

Michael Caine reveals what it was like to work with Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight: ‘It still makes me sad..’

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Mar 28, 2025 02:30 AM IST Michael Caine recently opened up about working with Heath Ledger on The Dark Knight, revealing that he was “terrified”; read Michael Caine is reflecting on the emotional challenges of acting alongside Heath Ledger in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008) in his memoir Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life. The veteran British actor, who portrayed Alfred Pennyworth in Nolan’s Batman trilogy, admits that he was initially “terrified” of Ledger’s performance as the Joker on set. Caine recalls the first time he saw Ledger in full costume, his appearance was nothing short of unsettling. “The smeared makeup, the weird hair, the strange voice. It was chilling,” Caine shared in an interview. “Absolutely floored me the first time I saw him in action – I was terrified.” Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight Michael Caine Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker quickly became legendary, with many citing it as one of the greatest villain performances in cinematic history. In fact, it was so groundbreaking that the rest of …

When Christopher Nolan Shared He Didn’t Really Grieve Over Heath Ledger’s Tragic Death: “I Was Very Fortunate”

When Christopher Nolan Shared He Didn’t Really Grieve Over Heath Ledger’s Tragic Death: “I Was Very Fortunate”

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When Christopher Nolan Revealed How He Dealt With Heath Ledger’s Death (Photo Credit – Koimoi) Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger are and will always be remembered by movie enthusiasts due to The Dark Knight. Ledger played the Joker in the film and won the posthumous Oscar for his performance. The actor’s sudden death shocked everyone, and it is beyond imagination how his family dealt with the loss. However, Nolan once shared how he tackled Heath’s demise. Scroll below for the deets. According to reports, the crew was unsure of Heath in the iconic role in this Christian Bale starrer, The Dark Knight, but Nolan was adamant about casting him in that part. Heath was completely immersed in the role and brought his innuendoes to the character. For example, the voice and the lip-licking were all Heath’s ideas, and his performance is still considered one of the best Joker portrayals on screen. The Dark Knight is also one of the highest-grossing films of Nolan. Unfortunately, Ledger passed away before the film was released. When Heath Ledger …

Less Than M Away From Beating Heath Ledger’s Brokeback Mountain & Achieve A Remarkable Feat

Less Than $1M Away From Beating Heath Ledger’s Brokeback Mountain & Achieve A Remarkable Feat

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Nosferatu North America Box Office: Set To Beat Heath Ledger’s Brokeback Mountain ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Nosferatu is surprisingly performing well at the box office, being pitted against all the biggies and PG films. It is now beating Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal’s Brokeback Mountain as one of the top three highest-grossing films in the history of Focus Features. The R-rated gothic horror romance by Robert Eggers features Bill Skarsgard in the titular role. Scroll below for the box office numbers. The movie was released in 2005, and Ang Lee directed it. In addition to Heath and Jake, the film also features Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams in key roles. It was not only praised by the critics but was a commercial success, too. The romance drama was nominated for multiple Oscars and won three of them. Distributed by Focus Features, the movie collected $83.04 million in the United States. Brokeback Mountain collected another $95.0 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $178.06 million. Nosferatu has been having a stronghold at the US …