20 times actors took method acting to extreme levels

Modified Nov 23, 2024 06:00 ET

The Dark Knight (2008) - Source: Warner Bros. Pictures ; The Revenant (2015) - Source: 20th Century Fox ; The Pianist (2002) - Source: Focus Features (USA), StudioCanal (International) ; House of Gucci (2021) - Source: United Artists Releasing (USA), Universal Pictures

12) Robert De Niro in The Untouchables

"Killers Of The Flower Moon" Photocall - The 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Source: Getty

Robert De Niro did a lot of handwork for his role as Al Capone in the movie The Untouchables. He not only embraced the vanity of the character but also his Chicago accent. He worked tirelessly on perfecting his accent. De Niro gained about 30 pounds and insisted on staying in character between breaks.

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