"Very Intimidating": American Psycho Stars Reflect On Christian Bale's Method Acting In Psychological Thriller 24 Years Later

Christian Bale's Method acting in American Psycho surprised his co-stars, who initially found his intensity intimidating yet brilliant. Chlo Sevigny and Josh Lucas praise Bale's commitment to his craft, contrasting him with other Method actors who are distracting on set. Jared Leto, also featured in the film, exhibits a less desirable form of Method acting, potentially inspired by Bale but missing the mark.
American Psycho stars Josh Lucas and Chlo Sevigny discuss Christian Bales performance in the film. Bale plays Patrick Bateman, an investment banker plagued with hyper-violent visions that drive him down a psychopathic path. American Psycho was released back in 2000 and is directed by Mary Haron. In addition to Bale, Sevigny, and Lucas, the film featured Justin Theroux, Bill Sage, Reese Witherspoon, Samantha Mathis, Jared Leto, Willem Dafoe, and Matt Ross.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Lucas and Sevigny speak about Bales performance in American Psycho. Lucas recalled...
American Psycho stars Josh Lucas and Chlo Sevigny discuss Christian Bales performance in the film. Bale plays Patrick Bateman, an investment banker plagued with hyper-violent visions that drive him down a psychopathic path. American Psycho was released back in 2000 and is directed by Mary Haron. In addition to Bale, Sevigny, and Lucas, the film featured Justin Theroux, Bill Sage, Reese Witherspoon, Samantha Mathis, Jared Leto, Willem Dafoe, and Matt Ross.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Lucas and Sevigny speak about Bales performance in American Psycho. Lucas recalled...
- 6/12/2024
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant
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