Heath Ledger's breakout performance as Patrick Verona in the 1999 teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" is now mythic, yet the story behind his securing the role is as delightful as the ...

The director of nostalgic 90’s film 10 Things I Hate About You has offered a compelling recollection of Perth-born star Heath Ledger’s audition for the role that shot him to worldwide fame.

Heath Ledger secured his 10 Things I Hate About You role before he spoke a single word. As Gil Junger, the director of the beloved 1999 teen rom-com, works to get a trilogy of follow-up films off the ...