Most of us have seen the work of method actors, but far fewer know the story behind their performances. The technique originated in the early 1900s, when Russian theatre practitioner Konstantin Stanislavski developed a systematic process for actors who wanted to immerse themselves in dramatic roles. There are many method actors around; some more extreme than others. To give you a better idea of how this technique works we’ve taken a look at five of them – a few of whom almost went too far. 1. Daniel Day-Lewis Daniel Day-Lewis is notorious for his absolute dedication to method acting. He…
Five Method Actors That Might Surprise You
