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Heath Ledger and Sean Penn are in talks to star in a top-secret drama by writer-director Terrence Malick, the man behind Badlands and The Thin Red Line. Ledger would play a lead role opposite an actress, yet to be cast, with Penn taking a supporting role. Details of the plot have not been revealed - often the case with Malick's films - but an insider told the Hollywood Reporter it was a "complex drama". Filming is set to begin in March.
Tree Of Life’s journey has been long and arduous. Like a third grade game of Oregon Trail, the script’s voyage has been chock-full of deserting actors, money shortages, and lots and lots of dead oxen. A few years ago, Colin Farrell was in talks to play the principle protagonist, but after a month long shooting schedule in India was announced, the well-endowed actor cut bait. Rumors once again began recirculating yesterday, and Farrell is nowhere to be found.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, both Sean Penn and Heath Ledger are amidst negotiations to take up the supporting and staring roles respectively. The general plotline follows, well, no one really knows what the Terrence Malick script is about. I’m guessing it’s not a sequel to Fast Times At Ridgemont High or Lords Of Dogtown. Maybe someday. Production is set to begin in March; so, expect to be seeing this during the Summer of ‘09 or slightly sooner.

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In His Own Words

Monday, 01 July 2002

Page 5 of 5

GQ Australia

“It was quite bizarre for Gregor and I to come back and work together again. During Two Hands , we became the best of friends and pretty much traveled and lived with each other all around the world for the last four years. Suddenly, we had to snap back into me taking orders and delivering for him! But we had no problems – it was really like working with my mate, you know, because obviously we get along so well. We understand each other, we did from the get go. So it was fun, very relaxing. There was always a lot of good energy. It was fantastic. What can I say? I love the guy!”

“Making the film was wonderful – so much fun. It was an intriguing and passionate experience for everyone. The entire crew were very excited to tell this story, to see it in front of their own eyes. It just felt like it was happening again. I’m excited about it, it looks amazing. I think we’re finally getting Ned’s word out there properly.”

"I'd read a lot about Ned as as a kid. I was excited at the thought of giving life to the legend."

"For a while (director) Gregor Jordan and I had been looking for a project to do together and there had been a number of ideas floating about. When Gregor called and said he would not do this without me, I thought: Let's go for it."

In the lead up to filming Ledger was given a photograph, "Of the real Ned two days before he was hanged, and I looked into that portrait and it's all in his eyes, he is very dignified, very proud, and that was enough."

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