Cast for the Character, Not the Script

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Christopher Nolan's description of Ledger suggests he wasn't just directing an actor reading lines — he was cultivating a personality. Nolan's enjoyment of Ledger's unpredictability reflects a leadership style that hires for traits the script can't capture. The film got better because the director surrendered control to instinct.

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