Since the success of “Succession,” Jeremy Strong’s acting career has been on the rise. He’s now easily one of the most famous and recognizable actors in the world, but he’s also had his fair share of negative press.
One such incident was when Strong talked about his method acting techniques during a profile interview with New Yorkers. His remarks from the interview went viral, and many actors and actresses expressed their positive and negative opinions about method acting.
Strong recently spoke about the interview and said he regrets talking about method acting. He also said that he stands by his process and that the resulting discourse about it only serves as an unnecessary distraction.
Read on to learn more.
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Controversial New Yorker Profile Jeremy Strong
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In 2021, Strong has a profile with New Yorkers, where he talked about the effort he put into preparing for his character. The actor also revealed that he once asked a film crew to release tear gas in preparation for his role in “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
The profile quickly became controversial, with many film fans and actors discussing Strong’s extreme approach to method acting. The preparation method itself is controversial, with many calling it an unnecessary and extreme technique.
Many other actors have also gained attention for their extreme approach to method acting. This cast includes the late Heath Ledger, Hilary Swank, the late Marlon Brando, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Robert De Niro.
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Some Celebrities React to Infamous Interviews
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Many actors and actresses responded to Strong’s statement about his method acting technique, with some defending it and others criticizing and sharing their disdain for method acting.
Actress Michelle Williams defended Strong’s statement and choice during an interview with Diversity. He said, “I think unfortunately the word ‘method’ has become a buzzword because of what happened to Jeremy Strong when he tried to explain his process. He takes his work as seriously as he takes his game.”
However, actor Mads Mikkelsen was not impressed with the method acting and with Strong. The actor recently spoke to him UK GQ and says that he doesn’t use the method or understand the hype around it, instead calling it “bullshit.”
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He said, “You can take it [the preparation] go crazy What if it’s a shit movie — what do you think you’re up to? Am I impressed that you didn’t drop a character? You should have dropped it from the start! How do you prepare for a serial killer? You’re going to spend two years reviewing it?”
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She Expressed Her Regrets To Vanity Fair
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During Strong’s interview with Vanity Fair at the Telluride Film Festival, the actor expressed regret about his remarks during a New Yorker profile. He says, “The profile ends up saying more about the person who wrote it and their perspective, which is a valid perspective, than it does about who I think I am and about myself.”
Strong also explained that the resulting buzz was just a distraction for him. He said, “The noise and the fog after that: I think it’s something that, I think, what I care about is ultimately trying to feel as free as possible as an actor. Part of that is trying to protect yourself from all that, and what people might say about you or think about you.”
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“The Gentlemen” actor concluded his statement with, “You have to free yourself from that. It hurts. I feel stupid. As an actor, one of the most important secret weapons you can have is the ability to tolerate feeling stupid.”
Jeremy Strong Stand Up Method Acting
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Strong also tells Vanity Fair that he sticks to his choice of method of action despite the negative perception of that method. He explained that method acting has helped him to do his best in his films and there is no reason for him to change it because of his critics.
He said, “At the end of the day, it’s pretty simple. You do all these things so that you can work as unconsciously as possible. When you work at the boundaries of your unconscious, I think good work is possible. There’s not much you can say about that because it’s unconscious of you. All those things, I have to treat them as vapors and mists. It’s not really relevant to the job.”
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