Actors have very unique ways of working themselves into a role, which often requires some inspired tricks from them. There have been tons of stories about how actors prepare for roles and stay in character, including the one about Danial Day-Lewis’ time on Gangs of New York.

Daniel Day-Lewis in Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York || Credit: Miramax

The actor decided to listen to some of Eminem’s music in preparation for his role in Gangs of New York. The actor had a specific reason for listening to the rapper’s music, which he explained to Rolling Stone in an interview.

Daniel Day-Lewis listened to a lot of Eminem in preparation for Gangs of New York Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York || Credit: Mirarmax

Speaking with Rolling Stones, Daniel Day-Lewis talked about the way he prepared for the role of Bill the Butcher. The actor, among other things,...