Heath Ledger: Cowboys, Junkies, and Maniacal Clowns

DISGRACELAND

Jake Brennan

True Crime, Music, Society & Culture

4.6 • 13.1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

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. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.0	Disgraysland is a production ofhetic arm and fake blood.
1:26.5	He was baited with cocaine by two paparazzi intent on getting revenge.
1:31.2	He fell so deep into the dark psychology of his on-screen
1:34.4	characters that he got Batman to kick his ass for real. He was so good at
1:39.9	disappearing into movie roles that he eventually disappeared beyond the point of no return.
1:46.0	Which is a shame because Heath Ledger was a great actor who made great movies. Unlike that loop I played for you at the top of the show.
1:55.0	That wasn't from a great movie.
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