‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’ Will Not Be Altered

Work on ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus‘ resumed on Monday after Heath Ledger’s death halted filming on the project earlier this year.

In his honor, Hollywood superstars Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law have signed up to feature in the film, which is due for release next year.

However, the film’s director, Terry Gilliam, and producers have promised to preserve every detail of Ledger’s final performance, and that the hiring of the three new stars will not affect his work.

Producers working on Heath Ledger’s final film have vowed not to alter the tragic star’s last performance, even though the actor never got the chance to complete the project before his untimely death.

A statement released by the movie’s producers reads,

“Since the format of the story allows for the preservation of his entire performance, at no point will Heath’s work be modified or altered through the use of digital technology.

“Each of the parts played by Johnny, Colin and Jude is representative of the many aspects of the character that Heath was playing.”

“I am delighted that Heath’s brilliant performance can be shared with the world.

“We are looking forward to finishing the movie and, through the film, with a modicum of humility, being able to touch people’s hearts and souls as Heath was able to do.” Gilliam said.

Ledger had finished shooting scenes for the fantasy movie in London just days before he was found dead in his New York apartment in January.

‘Dr. Parnassus’ has been saved

Despite the tragic death of pic’s star Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell have all signed on to play Ledger’s character, Tony, in the film.

So, Terry Gilliam’s “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus”, probably has been saved from cinematic doom.

In the fantasy pic, ‘Tony’ steps into three different dimensions, each transporting him into a new world, worlds which will now be inhabitated by Depp, Law, and Farrell.

No word yet on when production will resume but the film is on board for a 2009 release.

Other cast members include Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield and Verne Troyer.

Heath Ledger’s ‘Imaginarium’ Role Filled by Depp, Law and Farrell?

There are much speculation about the fate of “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” and who will replace Ledger’s position in the movie. AICN have come up with the news saying that the film has three Hollywood actors signed in to fill the role.

The movie news site claimed that it has been confirmed that Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell have stepped into the project and is going to fill in the lead role left by the late actor. It was also reported that by doing the role, they are going to pay tribute to Ledger. They will also bring up their own interpretation of the character to the film.

Though the additional cast members have been confirmed, other details about when the film will start filming hasn’t been outed.