10 Infamous Method Actors Who Went To Extremes For Their Roles
And sure, acting involves a lot of imagination and learning how to embody another character who isn’t yourself. But even in the pursuit of authentic theater, some lines are just too far to cross—unless you’re extreme. Here are some of the craziest examples of method actors who took things to the extreme when performing for the camera. 10. Jared Leto (Suicide Squad) 10. Jared Leto (Suicide Squad) Following the tragic death of Heath Ledger in 2008, rumors quickly spread that his chilling portrayal of the Joker drove him into a dark mindset that caused him to overdose....