Heath Ledger: Baited with Drugs, Beaten to a Pulp, and Beyond the Point of No Return

HOLLYWOODLAND

EpisodeFeb 16, 202242m

Heath Ledger: Baited with Drugs, Beaten to a Pulp, and Beyond the Point of No Return

HOLLYWOODLAND

EpisodeFeb 16, 202242m

Heath Ledger’s preparation for and disappearance into his movie roles is legendary, and it’s what helped him play repressed cowboys, junkies, and maniacal clowns equally well. His research led him to junkies who taught him how to properly shoot up using a stolen prosthetic arm and fake blood, and to a personal diary full of cut-and-paste madness. The paparazzi, however, mocked Heath’s method, and took their public quarrel with him to duplicitous lengths. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at www.disgracelandpod.com/badlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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