THE BATTLE OVER HEATH'S BIOPIC

As Hollywood heavyweights put offers on the table, the late actor's ex is demanding control

In the 14 years since Heath Ledger tragically died, his family have lived with the knowledge that the public would always want to know more about the mysterious circumstances of his passing at just 28 years old.

His ex-fiancee Michelle Williams has been fiercely protective of Heath's private life, while his father Kim Ledger has long been more accepting of the fascination with his late son.

Perth-based Kim said he has "no doubt" someone will one day do a biopic about his son's life and tragic overdose death "when the timing is right... [I'm] not sure when that will be".

Now Woman's Day hears whispers that Hollywood directors feel that the time is now to turn the iconic actor's life into a blockbuster film - but a battle of creative differences is brewing!

Speculating on who would play her in a movie, Michelle recently told People magazine she is fiercely in support of her best friend, Freaks And Geeks alum Busy Philipps, who was her biggest support when she was a grieving mum in 2008. "She knows me better than anyone," Michelle, 42, confessed recently.