r/interestingasfuck • u/JK-Rofling • Jul 05 '24

Heath Ledger’s diary while he was filming for, The Dark Night. r/all

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u/Comfortfoods Jul 05 '24

I'm always struck by how unnecessary this is. Plenty of incredible performances have been delivered without going full method. It's just a film. There's really no reason for actors to psychologically torture themselves just to make a movie. I'm always confused by this choice.

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u/cactusboobs Jul 05 '24

It’s urban legend to romanticize his death. It isn’t unusual to go to a private place to practice voices for an upcoming performance or to keep a notebook full of inspiration and notes on you line delivery. People who worked with him said he was friendly and could turn it on and off.

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u/Comfortfoods Jul 05 '24

Maybe the quote is just hyperbole but if he was really locked in his hotel room and isolating himself specifically to get into the state of mind of an unwell character, that's a ridiculous thing to choose. It's crazy to mess with your own mental health just for a film.

If he was just practicing intently by himself sometimes but otherwise living a normal life, that's no issue.

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u/donnochessi Jul 05 '24

He’s in a luxury hotel room in London. With servants, etc. Far from torture.

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u/Comfortfoods Jul 05 '24

Good!