Actors Who Took It A Step Too Far To Get Into Character

Daniel Day-Lewis Has Always Been The Ultimate Method Actor

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Even though he’s now officially retired, anyone in Hollywood would call Daniel Day-Lewis the ultimate method actor. He is known for staying in character 24/7 while filming. During My Left Foot, the crew would have to feed him by hand, or he wouldn’t eat, just like his character.

After playing a spooky character for years, the actor coming took a completely different role — both he and his character ended up in rehab.