Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Prior to filming, Ledger isolated himself from reality, locking himself in a hotel room for weeks. During this period, Ledger maintained a disturbing diary in order to enter "the realm of a psychopath." The role was immensely challenging and Ledger was forced to break down any boundaries between himself and the Joker. Even after production had ceased, Ledger had trouble separating himself from the character.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.