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Method acting

Jim Carrey - Actor - 2017

The actor who hates Jim Carrey’s method acting with a passion: “Selfish, narcissistic bollocks”

“Pretentious.”

Aimee Ferrier
Jan 23, 2026
Orson Welles - American actor - director - screenwriter - producer

The greatest actor of the 20th century, according to Orson Welles: “No contest”

An unexpected pick.

Aimee Ferrier
Jan 22, 2026
Tom Cruise - Actor - 2025

The co-star who couldn’t stand Tom Cruise’s method acting: “Are you dead serious?”

Being in the company of a committed actor is not for the faint of heart.

Liam Gaughan
Jan 4, 2026
Jude Law - Actor - 2024

The only time Jude Law embraced the method: “Please don’t have a heart attack”

Unnecessary.

Tiegan Johnston
Dec 11, 2025
Daniel Day-Lewis - Actor - 2016

The only director Daniel Day-Lewis called a perfectionist: “Sure to God, he is one”

A fellow perfectionist.

Aimee Ferrier
Dec 6, 2025
David Harbour - 2019

Why David Harbour hates method acting: “It doesn’t produce good work”

Not one for taking the whole thing too seriously…

Tim Bradley
Dec 2, 2025
Joaquin Phoenix - Actor - 2019

When Joaquin Phoenix went method for a Disney movie: “I was a little hesitant at first”

It wasn’t ‘Brother Bear’, sadly.

Jacob Simmons
Nov 21, 2025
Orlando Bloom - Actor - 2024

Orlando Bloom names the greatest performance in cinema history: “It’s just seamless”

The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star can’t get enough of Marlon Brando.

Liam Gaughan
Nov 21, 2025
What is the most extreme method acting in cinema history?

What is the most extreme method acting in cinema history?

Serious dedication.

Tom Phelan
Oct 6, 2025
The Coen Brothers - Joel Coen - Ethan Coen - Directors

Billy Bob Thornton’s method acting failed to impress the Coen brothers: “He actually thinks he’s good at it”

He tried.

Scott Campbell
Aug 14, 2025
Is ‘Anemone’ going to bring Daniel Day-Lewis back to acting for good?

Is ‘Anemone’ going to bring Daniel Day-Lewis back to acting for good?

We can only hope.

Aimee Ferrier
Aug 13, 2025

Why Taron Egerton hates method acting: “I’ve heard horror stories”

He won’t stay in character.

Tim Bradley
Aug 2, 2025

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