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Daniel Day-Lewis responds to Brian Cox's criticism of Method acting, urging him to stop slandering the technique, which Cox has publicly criticized and compared to overly serious behavior, especially in relation to Jeremy Strong.
Daniel Day-Lewis dismisses responsibility for Jeremy Strong's acting style and criticizes misconceptions about Method acting, emphasizing his own serious approach and distancing himself from less committed peers.
Daniel Day-Lewis criticizes the perception of method acting as extreme or lunatic behavior, emphasizing that it is primarily about internal work, and laments the rise of superficial imitations by other actors. He advocates for a deeper understanding of true method acting rather than its caricatures, suggesting that more films from him could help showcase its value.
Daniel Day-Lewis expressed disappointment with how Method acting is perceived today, criticizing actors who behave excessively or unpredictably in pursuit of authenticity, and emphasizing that acting should focus on internal work rather than extreme self-flagellation or discomfort.
Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed that she watches pimple popping videos to help her prepare for emotional scenes in her acting roles, as it keeps her in the right headspace without making her too happy. She avoids looking at photos of her children before filming sad scenes to maintain the necessary emotional state. Hewitt also uses music to get in the mood and finds that having kids has made it easier to balance dramatic work with her personal life.
Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed that she watches pimple popping videos to help her prepare for emotional scenes in her acting roles, as it keeps her in the right headspace without making her too happy. She avoids looking at photos of her children before filming sad scenes to maintain the necessary emotional balance. Hewitt also uses music and light-hearted activities to manage her emotions while working on dramatic projects.
Jennifer Lawrence revealed in an interview that she is scared to work with Method actors because she doesn't know how to talk to them or if she needs to be in character. She previously worked with Christian Bale on American Hustle and learned from him how to prepare for a scene.
Jennifer Lawrence revealed in an interview that she would be nervous to work with someone who practices Method acting because she wouldn't know how to talk to them. She also shared how her acting techniques have changed throughout her career and credited Christian Bale for giving her a new idea. Lawrence also discussed skills she learned for roles that have been transferable to her everyday life. Her latest film, No Hard Feelings, will be released on June 23.