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Feb 17, 2008
Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus" has been saved from cinematic doom, according to Ain't It Cool News.
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.
"Parnassus," which is being produced by William Vince ("Capote"), Amy Gilliam and Samuel Hadida's banner, was shooting in London when Ledger died from an accidental overdose of drugs on January 22nd.
In the fantasy pic, Ledger's character steps into three different mirrors with each mirror transporting him into a new dimension; these new 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 and will be shopped around at AFM by Mandate International.
Other cast members include Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield and Verne Troyer.
Gilliam and Ledger had first teamed on 2005's "The Brothers Grimm."
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