Penn, Bale, Gyllenhaal for Ledger film?

Sean Penn, Jake Gyllenhaal and Christian Bale have said they want to help finish Heath Ledger's last film, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus, say reports.

It was announced last week that Johnny Depp would take over from Ledger in the fantasy film, but now three other Hollywood stars have reportedly offered their services to director Terry Gilliam.

A source told The Sun: "Heath’s character falls into a magic mirror four times during the film. It allows Terry to change the actor easily if he wants to.

"Johnny, Jake, Sean and Christian were all friends of Heath’s and would love to be involved.

"The director and other big wigs on the film are mulling over the idea, but it’s likely to go ahead in what would be intended as a tribute to Ledger.

"One of the main sticking points isn’t so much this, it’s how upset Ledger’s co-stars Lily Cole and Christopher Plummer are.

"The rest of the film crew are also deeply upset. Heath was such a lovely guy. Everyone is finding it difficult to continue with the project."