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Reminders of Him EXCLUSIVE: Colleen Hoover reveals WHY she cast Tyriq Withers as Ledger Ward

Reminders of Him EXCLUSIVE: Colleen Hoover reveals WHY she cast Tyriq Withers as Ledger Ward

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Colleen Hoover is standing at the edge of a big cliff, one that will decide her career in the world of book-to-film adaptations, as the stars of Reminders of Him are the only ones who can save her. Speaking exclusively to Pinkvilla about how Tyriq Withers was chosen to play the memorable Ledger Ward, she revealed that it was his qualities as a human being that drew her in, and her ability to portray that in the role that locked it. About Ledger Ward in Reminders of Him The film follows the 2022 book based on Kenna Rowan’s (Maika Monroe) path to redemption and love after being involved in a car accident, which took her husband Scotty’s life, and having to go to prison for 7 years over it. She faces her former partner’s best friend, Ledger Ward, and over time, as he helps her heal the wounds left from the tragic incident, they develop a bond. The casting of Ledger Ward was obviously not an easy pick for anyone aware of the book’s success. …

‘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 …

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 …

Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams’ daughter, Matilda looks just like dad in rare outing in New York | Hollywood

Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams’ daughter, Matilda looks just like dad in rare outing in New York | Hollywood

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Jan 14, 2025 05:46 PM IST Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams started dating during the shoot of Brokeback Mountain. Matilda was born in October 2005 Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams’ daughter, Matilda Ledger, is all grown up and looks just like her late father. In new pictures that were shared by Page Six, the 19-year-old was seen with her friend May Lehrer-Seller in Brooklyn, NY on Sunday. Matilda was born in 2005, a few years before Heath died in January 2008 from an accidental overdose as a result of prescription drug abuse. (Also read: The real story of Heath Ledger’s ‘physically and mentally draining’ descent into the mind of the Joker) Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams’ daughter Matilda was spotted with a pal. Matilda spotted with a friend In the new pictures, Matilda was seen taking a stroll with her friend, after grabbing a cup of coffee. She was seen in a green puffer jacket which was paired with blue jeans. She also carried a red tote bag and kept her blonde hair untied. Matilda’s …

Throwback: When Jake Gyllenhaal Paid Tribute To Heath Ledger While Recalling His Time On Brokeback Mountain

Throwback: When Jake Gyllenhaal Paid Tribute To Heath Ledger While Recalling His Time On Brokeback Mountain

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger gave impeccable performances in the 2005 film, Brokeback Mountain. The actors played the roles of two men in love. Remembering his friend and late co-star, Gyllenhaal paid an emotional tribute to The Dark Knight star while stepping up on the 2018 BAFTAs stage. The Love and Other Drugs star recalled his time with the late actor on the sets of the film.  As Gyllenhaal stepped on the stage to address the audience, he got emotional and said, “Heath, Ang, and I were at the centre of a storm that year, fielding the praise and controversy that came from telling a love story about two men.” Further adding about supporting the LGBTQIA community, the actor shared, “Standing here tonight, I can’t help but think about Heath and how much he would’ve loved to witness all of this incredible change that has been effected in the LGBT community in the intervening years. He would be proud to know that he had somehow played a small part in all of it.” He further …

When Heath Ledger Asked His Fans To Judge Him For His Movies

When Heath Ledger Asked His Fans To Judge Him For His Movies

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Heath Ledger asked fans to judge him through movies (Photo Credit – Facebook) Heath Ledger’s legacy remains as powerful as ever, even after sixteen years of passing. The legendary star, who died of an accidental overdose of medications, shocked the Hollywood industry and his fans, who already knew the star was suffering from mental health issues. Ledger rose to fame in 10 Things I Hate About You, but his iconic role as Joker in The Dark Knight earned him widespread acclaim. His intense dedication to acting made him an unforgettable star. Heath Ledger Wanted His Fans To Remember Him For His Movies Heath Ledger starred in several projects, including The Patriot, Lords of Dogtown, The Brothers Grimm, I’m Not There, Monster’s Ball, Casanova, and Candy. While the actor’s work speaks for itself, he once shared how he wanted his fans to remember him. He said, “I never had money and was very happy without it. When I die, my money’s not going to come with me. My movies will live on – for people to …

From Christopher Nolan Remembering Heath Ledger To Jennifer Lawrence Threatening To Leave On Camera, Check Out The Viral Moments!

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Golden Globes 2024 Highlights: From Christopher Nolan’s Heart-Melting Acceptance Speech To Jennifer Lawrence & Margot Robbie’s Funny Moments; See It All Here!(Photo Credit –Twitter/Instagram) The award season has taken off this new year, and fans have waited eagerly for the Golden Globes 2024 to find out whether their favorite movies and actors will bag the prestigious award. It was an eventful night indeed, and besides the presentation and all, it gave us some priceless moments. Some from the red carpet and some during the ceremony at Beverly Hilton in LA. The award ceremonies always manage to offer some exciting moments, and one of the most iconic ones is still Will Smith slapping Chris Brown at the Oscars. But last night, the Hollywood stars didn’t disappoint us, and we have managed to jot down some of the highlighting moments. Scroll below for more. From Jennifer Lawrence to Christopher Nolan, Brie Larson and others contributed to Golden Globes 2024’s highlighting moments. Oppenheimer not only led regarding winning most awards, but its director also won hearts by bringing …