Heath Ledger’s ability to land the role in 10 Things I Hate About You only highlights what natural talent the late actor had.
While those significant highlights might be Ledger’s brightest acting moments, 10 Things I Hate About You will always be his first introduction to American audiences.
Ledger’s career would continue to gain momentum in the coming years, especially with his acclaimed performances in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight.
We can assume the film auditioned a few more notable actors, but he still managed to nab the role with minimal experience.