Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Heath Ledger Considering Rock Hudson Role

Heath LedgerOscar nominated actor Heath Ledger is reportedly in final negotiations to play the role of a gay man once again in a new movie about screen legend Rock Hudson.
Ledger is currently receiving widespread praise and is in line for the Best Actor Award at the upcoming Oscars for his portrayal of a gay cowboy in Ang Lee's controversial film 'Brokeback Mountain'.
Hudson died of AIDS-related illnesses in 1985 and kept his sexual preferences secret for the majority of his high-profile career.
A movie insider told film website Aintitcoolnews.com: "After playing a straight man who has a gay relationship, Heath Ledger will do a 180 and play a gay man who has a straight relationship."
from Virgin

1 comment:

  1. They can't do that. Heath may be a great actor but he is totally wrong for Rock Hudson!

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