The filmmaker Darren Aronofsky 56, expressed its contempt for “Method Acting” During a class in Paris last Saturday (5). The technique makes the actors dive into their roles and live outside the set like their characters.
“I hate method actors. [O método] It is used to hide instead of doing the job and being professional, ”said Aronofsky, the director of“ Black Swan ”and“ The Whale ”, according to Variety magazine.
“Always do a huge research and work hard, but it is the performance that will pass credibility. If you are going to do an intense scene, there is nothing wrong with isolating yourself, focusing and preparing between the takes to maintain this emotion,” he added.
In his career, Aronofsky worked with some method actors, such as Jared Leto, protagonist of “Requiem for a Dream.” In his next project, entitled “Caucho Stealing”, he will direct Austin Butler, another technique adept.
“It’s like a sport, a game – but to be a good basketball player, you don’t have to dribble all the time. That’s not how it works. You do your homework and get ready. It’s just a false reality between ‘action’ and ‘cuts’,” the director criticized.
Asked how he deals with actors who adopt the method, the director softened his point of view . “It’s okay if that’s how actors want to spend their time. But I encourage them to relax a little!” He concluded.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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