New Image of Heath Ledger in 'Parnassus' Hits!

by Monika Bartyzel Oct 22nd 2008 // 9:35AM

If you're like me and didn't get to peek at the teaser for Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, at least you can whet your Gilliam appetite with a new image of Heath Ledger, which you can see to the right.

The image is certainly chilling, between the stern look, mask, and memories of what happened almost one year ago. I just hope that between the spectacular save with Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell and the talents of Gilliam, that Ledger's death doesn't taint the film.

I found it fairly easy to separate Ledger and the Joker in The Dark Knight, because it was all about darkness, angst, and eeriness. But this morality tale? My fingers and toes are crossed that the chill I get looking at this picture doesn't translate to the big screen.

Ledger deserves a one-two amazing punch at the end of his career, and Gilliam deserves some luck. Don't you agree?

[via Slashfilm]

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Actor Gary Oldman presents the best fantasy actor and best villain award to actor Heath Ledger at the Scream Awards on Saturday Oct. 18, 2008 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 18: Actor Gary Oldman presents the Best Villain award to Heath Ledger onstage during Spike TV's 2008 Scream awards held at the Greek Theater on October 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Actor Heath Ledger arrives at the premiere of the film "Candy" in New York in this November 6, 2006 file photo. Ledger's insurance company has been sued in Los Angeles for not paying out $10 million in benefits to his daughter, claiming the actor may have committed suicide, according to court papers. REUTERS/Eric Thayer/Files (UNITED STATES)

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New York City Medical Examiners carry the body of actor Heath Ledger from his apartment in New York January 22, 2008 file photo. Ledger's insurance company has been sued in Los Angeles for refusing to pay out $10 million in benefits to his daughter, claiming the actor may have committed suicide, reported by Australia's Sunday Times September 28, 2008. REUTERS/Marko Georgiev/Files (UNITED STATES)

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"Five Leaves" restaurant, project of the late Heath Ledger, opens in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn on September 24, 2008 in New York..Exteriors of Five Leaves Restaurant in Greenpoint Brooklyn - September 27, 2008.Five Leaves Restaurant.New York, NY United States.September 27, 2008.Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage.com..To license this image (55840250), contact WireImage.com

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VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: A drawing of Heath Ledger starring the Joker in his last movie 'Batman - The Dark Knight' is seen near the red carpet during the 65th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2008 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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British actor Christian Bale (L) arrives at the European premiere of the latest film in the Batman superhero film franchise, "The Dark Knight" directed by Christopher Nolan on July 21, 2008 in London. The film sees Christian Bale return as Batman with the late Heath Ledger playing his nemesis "The Joker". The film opens across the UK from the 24th of July. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

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US actress Maggie Gyllenhall arrives at the European premiere of the latest film in the Batman superhero film franchise, "The Dark Knight" directed by Christopher Nolan, on July 21, 2008. The film sees Christian Bale return as Batman with the late Heath Ledger playing his nemesis "The Joker". The film opens across the UK from the 24th of July. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

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Christian Bale arrives at the European premiere of the latest film in the Batman superhero film franchise, "The Dark Knight" directed by Christopher Nolan, on July 21, 2008. The film sees Christian Bale return as Batman with the late Heath Ledger playing his nemesis "The Joker". The film opens across the UK from the 24th of July. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

10-22-2008 @ 9:56AM

Andrea Krantz said...

That's a really magnificent picture, but it's giving me chills too. Definitely harder to separate the actor and character here.

At the very least, considering the quality of actors that stepped up to bat to replace him, I'm certain that this film will do him justice.

Gilliam certainly does need a little luck. He's one of my favorites, but seems to be plagued with nothing but misfortune these days. It's sad, really.

10-22-2008 @ 12:48PM

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The picture is certainly a little chilling. I am anxious to see the movie but I can honestly say only because I'm most curious to see how this plays out with the unexpected circumstances. No doubt this will be hyped heavily and probably start in February. If the movie has some guts to it, some passion or any kind of stimulation it's going to do fine. I surely hope it is not a flop if it is hyped as much as I think it will be. Even if it doesn't do what's expected I don't believe in the end it will hurt Ledger's name. He will always be most famous as The Joker and the Brokeback movie.
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10-23-2008 @ 5:36PM

Kiaya said...

this movie is going to be bitter-sweet to see.. :(
I feel so bad for his family- you know how much hype there's going to be that they have to hear..
I'm sure it's going to be a great movie

10-25-2008 @ 2:14PM

ROB said...

I dont think Heath should necessarily be rewarded for his selfish actions. Lets see..he dumped his wife and small kid to go be a drug addict..but because he was a "movie star" we need to treat this bum like he was gold? If the guy who lived down the street from you did the same thing you would call it like it really was..a selfish bum...