20 actors that did bizarre stuff for a role

Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant | Image Source: 20th Century Studios
Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant | Image Source: 20th Century Studios

5) Christian Bale in The Machinist

Christian Bale in The Machinist | Image Source: Filmax
Christian Bale in The Machinist | Image Source: Filmax

Not many know Christian Bale was pushed to a low of over 60 pounds for The Machinist. He was surviving on coffee, apples, and cigarettes and was left with a skeletal weight of just 121 pounds. Bale wanted to present his character's mental breakdown along with his soulless appearance. The physical strain left him drained and barely recognizable, but the performance swept all the major awards.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu