16 Stars who learnt a musical instrument for their role

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2) Adrien Brody – Piano (The Pianist, 2002)

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Adrien Brody, who had never played a piano before, had to master Chopin's compositions in the film The Pianist as Władysław Szpilman, a renowned pianist during the Holocaust. This called for rigorous preparation, and he spent an entire year studying piano. He practiced for hours every day and developed his technique until he could play challenging pieces like the Nocturne in C-sharp minor with natural fluidity. He was so intense in his commitment that he even lost 30 pounds for the role, making him look just like Szpilman.