When Heath Ledger got cast in ‘10 Things I Hate About You’

In a twist of fate, Heath Ledger’s unforgettable character in '10 Things I Hate About You' came to be through an impromptu audition, a simple favor for an agent. As soon as he walked into the room, director Gil Junger found himself enchanted by Ledger’s magnetic presence, choosing him on the spot from a pool of over 250 aspiring actors.

May 9, 2026 - 18:30
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When Heath Ledger got cast in ‘10 Things I Hate About You’
In a twist of fate, Heath Ledger’s unforgettable character in '10 Things I Hate About You' came to be through an impromptu audition, a simple favor for an agent. As soon as he walked into the room, director Gil Junger found himself enchanted by Ledger’s magnetic presence, choosing him on the spot from a pool of over 250 aspiring actors.

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