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Gilliam: 'Stars carried on Heath's spirit'
Published Thursday, Oct 8 2009, 10:36 BST | By Mayer Nissim
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Ledger died before filming ended on The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and his character is also played by Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law.
Gilliam told PA: "It's hard work but it's worth it. It's hard when you start thinking back. What's nice is the reactions of the people, it's not like I have to sell some turkeys.
"Heath's performance is wonderful and Johnny, Colin and Jude saved the day. In a sense it's promoting itself."
He added: "They carried on the spirit of what Heath was doing. Colin swore he was channelling Heath at one point. Heath has a very powerful spirit."
Ledger's co-star Andrew Garfield said: "I have mixed feelings. I feel really happy his work is being seen because it's phenomenal.
"His approach to things was fearless. He was always real and honest, it's ridiculous he isn't here anymore."
> Video: DS at the 'Doctor Parnassus' premiere
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