Filming The Patriot With Mel Gibson Taught Heath Ledger A Valuable Lesson

Before his fall from grace, Mel Gibson was an action hero for the ages.

Heath Ledger knew he was working with a star when he arrived on the set of “The Patriot,” and he didn’t let the experience go to waste.

Working with Gibson was incredibly formative for the young actor, and the experience would help to guide the next few years of his career.

The two eventually suffered a rift, but Gibson started as a mentor.The two actors formed a bond on the set of the historical epic “The Patriot,” released in 2000.

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